pharmaceutical processes
The techniques, principles and processes dealing with the creation and mixing of pharmaceutical ingredients and products such as aspirins, antiviral drugs and other types of medicines.
Industrial pharmacists are involved in the research and creation of medications. They develop new medicines, perform tests, assure quality and ensure that medication complies with regulations.
Competences and skills
46 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
3 competencesmicrobiology-bacteriology
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
pharmacognosy
The physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of medicines which have natural sources as an origin.
pharmacotherapy
The application of medicinal drugs used to treat diseases compared to surgical therapy.
Cross-sector
9 competenceshuman anatomy
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
inorganic chemistry
The chemistry of substances that do not contain hydrocarbon radicals.
organic chemistry
The chemistry of compounds and substances containing carbon.
pharmaceutical chemistry
The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use. The way various chemicals affect biological systems and how they can be integrated in drug development.
pharmaceutical technology
Pharmaceutical technology is the branch of pharmaceutics which deals with the technological design, development, manufacture, and evaluation of drugs and medicinal products.
pharmacokinetics
The body interaction with a specific drug after administration, the mechanisms of absorption and distribution and the substance chemical changes in the body.
pharmacy law
The legal and other requirements associated with the pursuit of pharmacy activities.
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
toxicology
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
Essential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesaccept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
apply context specific clinical competences
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope of practice.
improve safety of medicines
Improve the efficacy and safety of medication by promoting evidence-based medicine, development of guidelines and care protocols.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
comply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
develop pharmaceutical drugs
Develop new therapeutic products according to the potential formulas, studies and indications recorded during the research process which involved also collaboration with physicians, biochemists and pharmacologists.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesbotany
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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safe management of medicines
The methods and principles required to handle, store and prescribe medication with the aim of improving the safety and quality of medication usage.
sales strategies
The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.
Cross-sector
1 competencequality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
Optional skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencereport medication interaction to pharmacist
Identify medication interactions, whether they are drug-drug or drug-patient interactions, and report any interactions to the pharmacist.
Sector-specific
9 competencesanalyse experimental laboratory data
Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings
analyse medication's impact on brain
Consult on pharmaceutical drug trials that might impact the central nervous system.
apply safety procedures in laboratory
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
assist in the production of laboratory documentation
Assist in documenting laboratory work, especially paying attention to policies and standard operating procedures.
ensure pharmacovigilance
Report on the adverse reactions of pharmaceutical products to the competent authorities.
manage adverse reactions to drugs
Analyse and manage adverse reactions to drugs such as general and local anaesthetics and antibiotics, describing the principles of drug challenge and desensitisation to the allergic patient and providing advice on the use of alternative drugs.
manage medication safety issues
Take action to prevent, minimise, resolve and follow-up medicines related problems, maintaining and contributing to a reporting system of pharmacovigilance.
provide pharmaceutical advice
Provide information and advice on medicinal products such as the appropriate use, the adverse reactions and the interactions with other medications.
test medicinal products
Test medicinal products and their effects and interactions in a laboratory.
Cross-sector
13 competencesconduct health related research
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.
- Scope note
- Research topics may include illness, acute, chronic and non-communicable conditions, public health, clinical research, health promotion and disease prevention topics.
contribute to public health campaigns
Contribute to local or national public health campaigns by evaluating health priorities, the government changes in regulations and advertising the new trends in relation to health care and prevention.
contribute to registration of pharmaceutical products
Participate in the registration process that allows the sale and distribution of substances that treat or prevent human and animal diseases or enable medical diagnosis.
implement marketing strategies
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.
maintain medical devices
Ensure all medical devices and appliances are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.
maintain medical laboratory equipment
Regularly check the condition of medical laboratory equipment used, clean, and perform maintenance operations, as necessary.
manage medical supply chains
Ensure that medicines are stored in appropriate facilities and environmental conditions to ensure stability, quality and safety of the medicinal product over its shelf life, storing medicines in a safe, organised, systematic and secure manner and working with documented policies and procedures to implement an effective stock management and rotation system.
manufacture medicines
Formulate and compound medicines performing pharmaceutical calculations, selecting the appropriate route of administration and dosage form for the medicine, the appropriate ingredients and excipients of the required quality standard, and preparing pharmaceutical products.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
perform toxicological studies
Perform tests to detect poisons or drug misuse and help to monitor therapy by using chemical reagents, enzymes, radioisotopes and antibodies to detect abnormal chemical concentrations in the body.
recommend product improvements
Recommend product modifications, new features or accessories to keep customers interested.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.