PIER Mentorship Programme Background
In 2017, PIER ran a six-month pilot mentorship programme to support experienced pharmacists working in patient-facing roles and early industry career pharmacists develop their careers. Twelve pharmacists participated (8 patient-facing and 4 industry based). The pilot was supported by an external career consultant who assisted with the development of a framework for the initiative.
Following the successful pilot in 2017, PIER ran mentorship programmes in 2018 and 2021. Mentees were matched with experienced industry-based pharmacists (mentors) working in the area of expressed interest of the mentee e.g. Market Access, Medical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory Affairs. Participants also attended a one-day workshop facilitated by the external career coach.
2024 Mentorship Programme
The PIER Committee is organising another mentorship programme for pharmacists (> 3 years qualified in Ireland or abroad) interested in exploring other career options.
Call for Mentees
Call for Mentor Volunteers
The PIER Committee are looking to establish a panel of experienced industry-based pharmacist mentors who fulfil the following criteria:
- Have at least 5 years post-qualification experience, currently working in an industry or regulatory agency role.
- Can commit to supporting a fellow pharmacist looking to make a career change.
- The time commitment is envisaged as at least once a month meeting (online or f2f) for a period of 6 months and attendance at an evening briefing webinar in June 2024.
If interested in participating as a mentor, please email education@pier.ie before Friday 24 May 2024.
