Career advice needed: Junior profile (Psychology + Pharmacy student) looking to break into the industry with tight scheduling constraints. Is this realistic?
Hi everyone. I'm reaching out for some perspective and a reality check.
Based in Spain (EU), I am a Psychologist with a Master's in Research, currently in my first year of a Pharmacy degree. I've been volunteering with hospital research groups for a while, doing medical writing, literature reviews, database management, and statistical analysis of clinical data (RWD, Jamovi, SPSS). I also just recently got my ICH-GCP certification.
I am passionate about clinical research and want to continue on this path, but I need to start earning an income. I'm considering looking for a junior role, internship, data entry, or medical writing position in pharma, a CRO, or a MedComms agency.
My main issue (and my actual question): Studying Pharmacy requires many hours of in-person classes and wet labs. Because of this, I strictly need a position that is 100% remote and with very flexible hours (or part-time).
I've been looking at job postings, and almost all entry-level/junior roles require a full-time (40h) commitment or on-site presence/travel (like CRAs). Do you think my needs fit the industry profile right now? Are there part-time or freelance positions for junior profiles in Data, Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA), or Medical Communications, or is my idea unrealistic until I finish my Pharmacy degree?
Any advice, harsh reality checks, or ideas on where to look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!