Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
pharmaceutical engineer
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
write batch record documentation
human physiology
analytical chemistry
examine engineering principles
drug administration regulations
perform scientific research
adjust engineering designs
approve engineering design
engineering processes
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
biological chemistry
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
use a computer
ensure compliance with safety legislation
forecast organisational risks
write technical reports
work with chemicals
assess environmental impact
engineering principles
think analytically
pharmaceutical drug development
apply health and safety standards
monitor plant production
pharmaceutical industry
chemistry
test production input materials
good manufacturing practices
use technical drawing software
Optional & specialised skills
test chemical samples
conduct public presentations
packaging engineering
types of packaging materials
supply chain management
industrial software
perform chemical experiments
quality assurance methodologies
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
pharmacovigilance legislation
toxicology
pharmaceutical chemistry
laboratory techniques
software architecture models
contribute to registration of pharmaceutical products
pharmacology
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
chemical preservation
electrical instrumentation engineering
intellectual property law
apply validation engineering
use chemical analysis equipment
manage pharmaceutical production facilities construction
provide technical expertise
mechanical engineering
pharmaceutical legislation
develop pharmaceutical drugs
manage chemical testing procedures
Other matches: pharmaceutical goods distribution manager · pharmaceutical quality specialist · wholesale merchant in pharmaceutical goods · import export manager in pharmaceutical goods · import export specialist in pharmaceutical goods
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.