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A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops medications by studying drug formulations, testing effectiveness, and ensuring safety standards.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Pharmaceutical Scientist careers

A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutical company, or research institution. Pharmaceutical Scientists focus on studying drug formulations, testing their effectiveness, and ensuring they meet safety standards. You’ll analyse chemical compounds, design experiments, and interpret data to create innovative treatments.

Pharmaceutical Scientists play a vital role in advancing medical science. You’ll need to be detail-oriented, analytical, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Collaboration with other scientists and healthcare professionals is crucial to ensure your research translates into practical solutions for patient care.