19 Career Opportunities in Pharmacy | Careers You Need To Know About After a PharmD

This episode explores the diverse career paths available to pharmacists with a PharmD degree, emphasizing the growing demand for pharmacists in various sectors of healthcare. The host discusses the misconceptions surrounding the role of pharmacists, highlighting that their expertise extends beyond traditional patient-facing roles. The conversation covers various career options, including clinical roles, systems operations, pharma and biotech opportunities, and public health impacts, encouraging listeners to explore their interests and the flexibility of their career paths.Each year, there are 14,000+ pharmacist job openings in the U.S., and as healthcare becomes more complex, pharmacists are more essential than ever. Yet so many students and early-career pharmacists feel boxed into one path.This episode is for you if:- You’re in pharmacy school and questioning your options- You have a PharmD and feel stuck- You’re curious about non-traditional STEM careers- You want proof that there’s more than one way forwardRetail Pharmacy with Elissa Hanna:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PR6yFvXHzq6FmqC8bpF8z?si=l4UK41gOS4-63gZyv4XI7wA Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Student with Kami Fleming: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MKDeOLqHJ5tUOoHWTu9b8?si=XBxHDJ5fTBic8iO6b84A0wA Pharmacist’s Path Into Biotech with Rachel Hawley: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jDbI2iUhUW221Ru3nnLqG?si=c0668bf6b86d480dChapters00:00 The Growing Demand for Pharmacists02:48 Exploring Career Paths with a PharmD05:58 Setting the Stage: Understanding the Role of a Pharmacist09:12 Diverse Patient-Facing Roles in Pharmacy11:45 Pharmacy Roles in Systems and Operations14:59 Pharma and Biotech Opportunities19:05 Impacting Public Health with a PharmD21:04 Exploring Non-Traditional Roles23:01 Finding Your Path in PharmacySubmit your questions/scenarios for Career Corner 👇https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-57wMEkBTFQ954QJrlZp9MP0ZPKK3Urmn8rPvS6Yfq42qlA/viewformSTREAM WHEN IN STEM : https://liinks.co/when.in.stem.podcast ♡ Stay Connected:♡ Subscribe to my channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@labskillsacademy2979♡Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labskillsacademy/ ♡Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@labskillsacademy💌 For business inquiries: [email protected]ᵔᴗᵔ Hello ᵔᴗᵔ I’m Marie, a scientist, content creator, and podcast host passionate about helping students and early-career researchers navigate the world of STEM a. On this channel, I share tips, advice, and insights to help you thrive in your PhD journey and beyond.♡ Want even more insights? Tune in to my podcast, WHEN IN STEM, where I interview scientists, educators, and industry leaders about careers in STEM, research advice, and personal growth strategies. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts!Join me as I break down these insights, share personal experiences, and offer strategies to make your STEM journey smoother, and a lot more rewarding.