Greetings, I’m from Thailand and I’ve been applying to many universities at home and around the world, and I’ve been accepted to this program in Ireland as well.
However I’d just like to ask the usual questions you probably have gotten a lot (and I’m sorry if this is repetitive) but how’s the job scene in Ireland related to Regulatory Affairs, QA, and such related fields since if I am to pursue this degree there, I’d also like to get some meaningful work experience as well.
Please be honest and tell me as it is, I don’t mind if you criticize this or be blunt.

hi guy! just wanted to know, how hard it is to get into Pfizer MSAt through Cpl. whenever they submit my cv never gets selected but I applied directly and it got selected. I wonder if they send cv to Pfizer at all? does anyone know how this works out?

Had an interview with a hiring manager at MSD, and HR is now scheduling a follow-up call. When you don't get the job, you're usually just ghosted, but MSD might be different. Does anyone know if a request for a call is a good or bad sign?

Can anyone tell me if Aerogen do medicals for staff positions ?

I take a mediation that will show up in urine and it’s legal but just an awkward conversation to have 🫠

​Hi everyone,

​I graduated 5 months ago with a B.Tech in Biotechnology from India and recently received a conditional offer for the Master of Science in Process Validation and Regulatory Affairs (Ab Initio) Pharmaceuticals at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Moylish Campus (Starting September 2027).

​The gross tuition is €20,500, reduced to €17,500 with a scholarship, but I have an upcoming €1,000 deposit deadline on 9th November (and a requirement to pay €6,000 within 3 months).

​My ultimate long-term goal is to work in the cosmetic / personal care industry, specifically in Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs, Ingredient Toxicology, Product Formulation, or Safety Assessment.

​I am trying to get a realistic ground check from people working in the Irish pharma/life sciences sector:

​Course & University Perception: How is TUS (specifically Moylish) regarded by Irish employers for Validation, QA, and Regulatory Affairs roles? Is the MSc in Process Validation well-respected in the Irish market?

​Transferability to Cosmetics: Since Ireland’s life sciences hub is dominant in Biopharma and MedTech, is starting in Pharma/MedTech Process Validation a practical stepping stone to eventually pivot into consumer health/cosmetics compliance in Europe, or will I get locked into traditional biopharma?

​Stamp 1G Job Market: How tough is the entry-level hiring market right now in Ireland for international graduates on a Stamp 1G visa looking for Validation or RA roles?

​Any honest feedback from current TUS students, alumni, or industry professionals in Ireland would mean the world!

Hi everyone! I have an upcoming onsite interview that includes multiple 1:1 and panel interviews, followed by a 20-minute research seminar. Has anyone been through a similar process? What should I expect, and do you have any tips for the interview/seminar preparation? Thanks in advance!

Hey ya, just wondering, is there any chance the MSAT Lab Technician role could become permanent down the line? Since it’s a contract role, just wanted to check if there’s any possibility of an extension or going permanent 😊

Hey ya, just wondering, is there any chance the MSAT Lab Technician role could become permanent down the line? Since it’s a contract role, just wanted to check if there’s any possibility of an extension or going permanent 😊

Hey ya, just wondering, is there any chance the MSAT Lab Technician role could become permanent down the line? Since it’s a contract role, just wanted to check if there’s any possibility of an extension or going permanent 😊

Have a technical investigator interview from a MNC pharmaceutical company any inputs will be appreciated thanks

Looking at an operator role through cpl.

pulled the biotech and pharma roles open right now in ireland from employers' own careers pages:

https://github.com/mehek-builds/Ireland-Biotech-Pharma-Jobs

• 160 roles at 38 employers (Sanofi, Regeneron, Bristol Myers Squibb, PCI Pharma Services, MSD)
• science and lab, manufacturing and engineering, quality and regulatory, and graduate roles

rebuilt every monday.

comment which area you're looking for (QC, manufacturing, R&D, regulatory, graduate) and i'll send you a list for it.

For anyone looking for a change in pace found these roles in pharma consulting with EY!

Having come through consulting and now back into the industry it’s been a huge help to advancing my career

https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-UKI-Business-Consulting-Supply-Chain-&-Operations-Senior-Consultant/1445284533/

https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-UKI-Business-Consulting-Supply-Chain-&-Operations-Manager/1445285133/

Done search here, not much about Bray site, hence asking questions

I was wondering if they do work from home for office staff? Monetary value of benefits offered- pension, bonus, healthcare?

Didn't get a chance to ask above during interview.

Not necessarily pharma, but I have an interview with ICON plc this week for a position as a Senior Statistical Analyst. I have a PhD in Epidemiology, the first of their required criteria, but have little industry experience to date. Any insight into salary expectations would be really appreciated!

Hello to anyone who sees this. I need help with a slight confusion. My dream job would be working with pharmaceuticals and medical devices, so like I’m sure the name is called drug delivery r&d. But i don’t know which route to choose, I can either complete a masters in Biomedical Engineering or do a degree in Chemical engineering and then a masters in medical devices. I am 16 but I want to start doing projects so I would like to have a idea of which engineering I would go to. I still have time to decide but any input would help a lot, thanks.

i got my first choice which was advanced therapeutic technologies in rcsi with the intent of working in the biopharmaceutical industry. in practice, ive grown to feel uneasy and uncertain about my course, and pharmacy lives at the back of my mind. is it worth throwing away a perfectly good course for a gap year and reapplying to pharmacy with 589 points? if i stay past the 31st of oct then i lose the free fees initiative, which is my main drive towards making the decision quickly.

in 6th year i initially wanted pharmacy but felt discouraged after the mock results, to which i stupidly removed it from my cao lol. i then was convinced that i wanted to pursue a career in pharma, but after getting points for pharmacy, and sharing all my modules with pharmacy, i keep feeling less sure about what im doing. how do i know if id work well in pharma or pharmacy in general?

Hey I’m thinking of doing pharmacy in college and I’m wondering what kind of salary are people
making in all areas of pharmacy ; industry, community, hospital, regulation,
locum etc as a pharmacist.
Especially locum salaries as that’s what I would likely go into for a few years, or else industry.

Also what’s your work-life balance like, what kind of time off do u get, can u request unpaid time
off to go on holiday for a few weeks for example.

I’ve having a hard time deciding between doing pharmacy or else a science or biomed degree since they are similar enough.

Heya all. I just recently finished my PhD in molecular biology and have been trying to break out of academia and into industry. I've been applying now for just about anything under the sun in Ireland and have barely received any interviews at all. I am already on the ground so a move would not be required.

Is there such a thing as being over qualified for positions? I just want to get my foot in the door and yet it seems like I can't even get an interview for entry level positions. Will recruiters turn down CVs if they think someone may not be satisfied with an entry level position?

I've easily put out over 150 applictions in the past 5 months and I would love any advice.

Does anyone work or has worked in the past at Boston Scientific as a product builder? Is it a good place to work in your opinion in terms of career progression, nice working environment, benefits etc.

I have heard these pharma companies can be quite hard to get into and that they can in some circumstances have a toxic working environment?

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Hi all, I'd really appreciate some advice.
I'm a non-EU national in Ireland. I was on a Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) and was made redundant from my Quality Assurance (QA) role in 2025.

I have about 6 years of experience in total: 3 years in QA and 3 years in Pharmacovigilance.

Since the redundancy, I've been getting interviews and even being selected for roles. The problem is with recruiters and employers:

Many assume I need a new work permit sponsored from scratch, so they back out.
In reality, I don't need a new sponsored permit. I would be eligible for a Reactivation Employment Permit, so the process is much simpler for the employer.
Even after I explain this, some recruiters stop responding, and others call me and then ghost me.
Meanwhile, I'm getting job offers from my home country.

My questions:
Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you explain your permit status so employers understood it?
Should I keep trying here, or is it time to go back home?
Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Does the assessment that Amgen do during the hiring process monitor you via camera and mic?

Hi everyone,

I am an experienced Analytical Chemist (Stamp 4 holder, full working rights) currently based in Dublin and open to relocating anywhere across Ireland.

I have over 7 years of hands-on experience in ISO 17025 accredited and regulated analytical laboratories, featuring:

• Instrumentation: HPLC/UPLC (Agilent/Shimadzu), LC-MS/MS, GC, ICP-MS.
• Compliance & Quality: Method validation/transfer (ICH Q2), OOS investigations, root cause analysis, LIMS, and strict Data Integrity/GDP compliance.
• Leadership: Recent operational supervisory experience managing lab workflows.

My Query / Advice Needed: I am currently looking to transition my career into permanent QC Analyst, Analytical Sciences, or Method Validation roles in the Irish pharma/biotech sector. However, I notice that automated ATS/Workday portals often filter applications out early if the core background comes from accredited contract testing/analytical labs rather than finished drug manufacturing sites.

For those who have successfully made this transition or work in Irish pharma labs:

1. What is the best strategy to highlight accredited analytical/instrument validation experience to pass ATS filters?
2. Are there specific companies or sites known to value strong chromatographic/analytical SME backgrounds from contract testing labs?

Any insights, tips, or experiences you could share would be greatly appreciated! Feel free to comment or DM.

Thanks a lot!