About the role
Drug inspectors play an important role in maintaining the safety and quality of medicines. They often work for agencies such as the Medical Products Agency and can also be employed by pharmaceutical companies. Educationally, they often have a degree in pharmacy or science.Responsibilities
Drug inspectors review and approve new medicines before they reach the market. They perform inspections of manufacturing processes and ensure that companies comply with applicable laws and regulations. They also handle the reporting of side effects and follow-up on drug safety.Skills and tools
Drug inspectors must have a thorough knowledge of pharmacology, regulations, and clinical evaluation. They use tools for data analysis and document management and need good communication skills. They must also be skilled at interpreting scientific data and legal texts. Common competencies demanded by employers are kvalitetssäkring, läkemedel/sjukvårdsprodukter and kvalitetskontroll.