Pharmacology Researcher
やくりけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
Researchers who elucidate the mechanisms of action, effects, and side effects of drugs, and conduct the development and evaluation of new drugs.
Description
Pharmacology researchers are specialists who evaluate and analyze the efficacy and safety of drugs using cell experiments and animal models. They leverage knowledge from molecular biology techniques, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics to conduct receptor binding tests and in vivo tests. They analyze the obtained data to elucidate mechanisms of action and collaborate with formulation research and clinical development departments to advance drug discovery projects. They handle a wide range of tasks from experimental design and data analysis to paper writing and reporting to regulatory authorities.
Future Outlook
With ongoing drug discovery needs in the pharmaceutical industry and advances in personalized medicine, the importance of pharmacology research is increasing. The adoption of AI and in silico technologies is progressing, requiring enhanced data analysis capabilities.
Personality Traits
Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has logical thinking / Has patience / Is cautious
Work Style
Flexitime / Pharmaceutical Company Research Institute Employment / Postdoc / University Research Institutions
Career Path
Assistant Researcher → Researcher → Senior Researcher → Project Leader → Department Head → Institute Director
Required Skills
Animal Experiments / Cell Culture / Mass Spectrometry / Molecular Biology Experiments / Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
English Paper Reading and Writing / Experiments in GLP Environment / Programming (Python, R) / Systems Biology Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze complex data and mechanisms of action. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes in experiments can greatly affect the results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn and incorporate new technologies and knowledge. |
| Problem Solving | Because frequent investigation into the causes of experimental troubles and analysis failures is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves indoor experimental work with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Bachelor's (Science/Pharmacy)
- Master's (Graduate School of Science)
- PhD (Pharmacology)
Aliases
- Pharmacologist
- Pharmacology Researcher
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