Hey y'all, looking to pick someone's brain on this one. I know the EU annex 1 states that you need to take a bioburden sample prior to sterile filtration. It demonstrates that you are in control of the process the whole way through. Does anyone know why most companies (maybe all?) include an endotoxin sample at this stage? Is there a requirement or is it just a best practice?

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Working in a pharmaceutical environment nearly a year now. My job is a production operator on a line. Entry level job. From working there, one area I know I wouldn’t like to go to is Quality. There is other roles there like “team lead” & “manufacturing technicians” but I don’t know much about them. I’m 27 living at home with parents and often wondered should I leave the job and go to college for a few years to try get a better position in the same company down the line or a similar one? What areas should I try look into progressing to in these companies? I wouldn’t have the head for what the engineers do but just looking to get ideas from experienced people in these manufacturing jobs.

Rumors of us losing our whole shift rate as a result of construction. Has anyone ever experienced this? I work in a pharma company where we are projected to be ceasing production for one to two years. In this time we'll be placed on a secondment in a different area to manufacturing. If true some of us will go from 35/25/20% rate to 0% which will I imagine cause a mass resignation. Salaries are already lower than those not on shift to account for the shift rate bonus. Is this typical?

What is the future roles for someone who has no experience in pharma and just going to have a master degree in pharmaceutical business and technology from innophrma!

How I can get my foot in the door after the graduation? I don’t like to work in manufacturing roles. I prefer the management roles more.

Do I have to apply for operations roles first to get the experience and then apply for management roles through the master?

Please advice me to the right way!

Thank you

I currently work in a small pharma company where the pipeline isn’t very strong, and there have been some changes. However, it seems unlikely that I will be made redundant within the next six months.

Recently, I interviewed for a 12-month maternity cover contract with a top 10 pharma company. They were hiring two people for contracts, while another person was already on a contract with six months remaining. Additionally, there were three others in the team who were full-time employees (FTE). Based on this, I felt the chances of an extension were low and decided to decline the offer. Now, I’m wondering if I might have made a mistake.

In hiring process with Pfizer for the position of Process technician. So far, completed stage one assessment & stage 2 online supervised assessment and two questionnaires. I’ve heard they are currently inviting people back to the third round of group interview and facility tour but I haven’t heard back from them yet. I’ve done my supervised assessment on 06th November and some people that done theirs a few days after me have been invited back already. Should I be concerned or do they do this in stages? I have a pretty solid background in pharma & 2 science degrees so feeling positive about it..

Interviewing for a position in supply chain with BMS in blanchardstown on Monday. Really excited about the opportunity but the contract is 12 months. Do BMS normally start with initial short term contracts before offering permanency? Or is it a case of pack your bags after 12 months.

I am a mom of 4 kids. 8,6,4 and 4 months old. Recently, Griffith college Dublin accepted me in L 9 Master program in Pharmaceutical business & technology. For February intake. I am very stressed about the load of paperwork, assignments and studying hours 😭😭. Do you think it is possible to manage that ?! Please I need an advice ASAP on that please guys!

I'm about to have my HR Interview, Technical Interview and Group discussion with Eli Lilly.

What should I expect?

I've little to no background experience in Pharma.

Trying to transition from an IT background into an operator role.

Just wondering what the salaries are for senior QC analyst or senior roles in general,

Thanks!

Hi there everyone I was just wondering if anyone would care to share any interview tips for an operator role at merck millapore, cheers

If a role is offering 55k would it be cheeky to ask for 70k? If so, how far should I push it without seeming aggressive in negotiating?

I have another offer at 55k but there’s a tax free allowance that’s additional and comes to circa 18k because travel is involved.

This role is fully remote so I guess there’s pros and cons of both.

Hi everyone,
I’ve been applying for production operative roles and similar positions for a while now, and I’ve sent out over 200 applications. Unfortunately, I’ve only been selected twice, and I’m starting to wonder if there’s something fundamentally wrong with my CV or approach.

Here’s a bit about me:

• Education: I am a PharmD graduate.
• Work Authorization: I am on a spouse-dependent Stamp 1G visa in Ireland and do NOT require a work permit.
• Experience: I don’t have direct pharmaceutical industry experience, but I’m eager to transition into the field or related roles.

I’ve attached my CV to this post for reference and would greatly appreciate it if you could take a look and share any feedback or suggestions for improvement.

I’m open to all kinds of constructive criticism, whether it’s about the content, formatting, or tailoring my CV for production operative roles. If you have examples of strong CVs or specific advice for someone with my background, I’d love to hear from you.

What do hiring managers look for in candidates without direct experience? Are there any transferable skills I can emphasize to improve my chances?

Thanks in advance for your help and insights!

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Well folks,

With Amazon employees soon returning 5 days a week is there any talk of it in your company? I know Regeneron are back 5 days for all staff but does anyone see this becoming the norm?

Personally I see people valuing hybrid at 10/15k a year if all other needs are met but interested to hear anyone’s thoughts in the wider industry outside my engineering focussed bubble.

I had an interview with Amgen nearly 2 weeks now and haven’t heard a peep, am I right in assuming I just didn’t get the job? I just want to be put out of my misery, I thought the interview went ok and honestly I just really want that job so badly but it’s been so long now I can’t help but assume I just didn’t get it. Does anyone know if Amgen typically take a long time?

I have 2 years experience in QC and recently moved into a QA officer role in a small pharmaceutical company,40k salary a year (permanent role)

Am I being underpaid? With prices in Dublin I haven’t been saving much at all

Would be starting pretty soon in an entry-level role, and would like to know a bit more about it. Let me hear the good, the bad, the ugly. Thanks!

36k permanent is with a different employer in dublin

Does anyone work at AbbVie in Cork as an operator? What’s it like to work there? Is there much overtime available, and are there good opportunities for progression?

Hi guys, just wondering what’s the salary for QC analyst in pharma across Ireland?

Im also trying to think of ways of how I can ask for an increase. I am just over 1.5 yrs in the role at 40k ( Is that good?) I am not a senior analyst but I do have a lot more responsbilities compared to the snr analysts. I am not overly delusional and Im not opting for a big increase but just a little bit more to reflect my responsibilities and good KPI.

Hi all

26 (F) currently working in Customer service for the past two years. I am also about to complete a higher Dip in Biopharma Manufacturing as i have been wanting to change careers for the longest time. My course has a placement option which I opted for sometime next year. My problem is my current role is taking a heavy toll on my mental health as everyday i get to speak to people who are not very nice to me. The employer is fine, salary not great just slightly above minimum wage and the role is fully remote however i feel like I won’t be able to do this for much longer. Is there any advice on how i can break into the industry i have come across other posts on operator roles or qc analysts positions as entry level jobs i can apply for. I used to be a biology chemistry teacher and i have a bachelor’s degree. Any hints on job titles i can apply to or should i wait till i am done with the course. My heart has always been in the field of science especially in lab roles but I wouldn’t say i have any knowledge about the pharma industry and I really don’t know where to start. What should i expect with this change pros and cons TIA.

What is a typical % increase in salary that you get per year?

Which company would be best for a basic operator role? In terms of salary, benefits and job security? Thanks

A friend of mine is a graduate in MSc regulatory affairs. Was wondering if anyone would have advice to land a job in regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.

Hi guys!
I am in the process of interviewing for a role as process technician in Pfizer and I got to the point that I have an interview in person (group interview I think).

This role may be different in different companies so I would like to know how it is in Pfizer and what my day to day job would be (responsibilities and such) so I can be prepared for the interview. I don't want to get there and not know exactly what I would be doing in my job, as I am new on this field.

Also it would be nice to know a salary range for someone who is just starting there.

Thank you!

Hi I am thinking to move my role. I am currently working as process specialist in manufacturing. I know this role is quite dynamic and has different names in different companies. In my role, I take care of a particular product end to end. What is this role in your company?

Edit: E2e lifecycle management like in my current I am working on optimizing e2e processes, continuous improvement projects with trying to maximize full potential of technologies. Looking after product as SME from raw materials through the final API and implementing improvements at all stages of the product.

Has anyone here gone on europe rotations in pharma or data centers with a general contractor?

I’m starting in December in a MS Data center in Vienna (10/4 rotation) but haven’t gotten the fine details yet. just wondering what to expect, what was your rotation like and what were your working hours like? I would be in project controls and planning.

Any information would be great and thanks in advance!

I'm a biomedical scientist. I did a research project in small molecules on HPLC 5 years ago, might need to revive my job hunt. To this day HPLC is a holy grail in my arsenal. Not my only tool. I used agilent and menasoft softwares.

What i look for are good management, high paying to afford rent in Dublin. Culturally will help you get what you need for the role. Im not interested in companies that frequently pip or write their workers up. I'm more interested in non government offices who promote on merit. E.g. I put in 6 months of exceptional work i get a promotion, i don't t get double jobbed into oblivion.

I live in the Dublin. The following locations are interesting in priority: Galway, Dublin, Kildare and Drogheda, Have a blessed day amigos.

Hiya, Does anyone know much about what its like working as process scientist in Pfizer in Dublin?

Is it a good place to work?

Also what is the starting salary like for someone just finished their PhD?

Hey everyone,

I've been in a new position for about a month, and I've already accepted another offer. My contract stipulates a one-week notice period during probation. As I haven't been assigned to any projects yet and have mostly been in training, I'm wondering what the most likely scenario is when I hand in my notice.

Will they:

• Ask me to leave immediately without fulfilling the notice period?
• Still require me to work the full week's notice?

I'm talking about a big pharma in Munster, if that is relevant. Thanks