Next Steps for Students｜School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama

Fields Where Former Students Work

The University of Toyama School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the only school of its type in Toyama, a prefecture known for its pharmaceutical industry, and it has produced many outstanding individuals highly trained in technique, knowledge, and the mindset needed for research. Alumni of the faculty have gone on to play active roles in various fields, working at private companies, in hospitals and pharmacies, for the government, for research institutions, and more.

Here is a look at just some of the career paths of alumni.

Private Sector

Pharmaceutical companies, CROs and SMOs, trading companies, chemical industry, food industry, cosmetics industry

Medicine Research and Development

Drug development researchers, pharmaceutical researchers, chemical and biotechnology researchers, drug safety researchers

Clinical Work

Medical representatives, drug information managers, clinical research coordinators, clinical research associates

Pharmaceutical Plants

Supervising pharmacists

National and Regional Public Organizations

National Government Officials

Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare narcotic agents; National Institute of Health Sciences examiners; food sanitation inspectors; Self-Defense Force pharmacists; National Research Institute of Police Science researchers; school pharmacists

Regional Government Officials

Health center pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, school pharmacists, food sanitation inspectors

Hospital Pharmacy Departments and Pharmacies

Hospital pharmacists

Health insurance pharmacy pharmacists

Universities and Research Institutions

University teaching staff

Researchers at national research institutions and other institutions

Students’ Next Steps after Graduation

Each year, nearly 100% of our students (with the exception of those who continue their studies) find employment before graduation — over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students so far.

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences

After Graduating from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (as of May 1, 2025)

Academic Year	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Department of Pharmacy
2024 Academic Year	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 90% Continue Their Studies 10% Find Employment	Department of Pharmacy 24% Work at Hospitals 58% Work at Pharmacies 7% Work at Pharmaceutical Companies 5% Work for the Government 3% Other 3% Continue Their Studies
2023 Academic Year	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 100% Continue Their Studies	Department of Pharmacy 29% Work at Hospitals 57% Work at Pharmacies 8% Work at Pharmaceutical Companies 2% Work for the Government 4% Continue Their Studies
2022 Academic Year	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 96% Continue Their Studies 4% Find Employment	Department of Pharmacy 31% Work at Hospitals 56% Work at Pharmacies 5% Work at Pharmaceutical Companies 2% Work for the Government 3% Other 3% Continue Their Studies
2021 Academic Year	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 100% Continue Their Studies	Department of Pharmacy 40% Work at Hospitals 34% Work at Pharmacies 14% Work at Pharmaceutical Companies 4% Work for the Government 4% Other 4% Continue Their Studies
2019 Academic Year	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 98% Continue Their Studies 2% Find Employment	Department of Pharmacy 17% Work at Hospitals 59% Work at Pharmacies 11% Work at Pharmaceutical Companies 4% Work for the Government 5% Other 4% Continue Their Studies

For additional statistical data, please visit the University website page.

Career Progression of Graduates Career paths by year

Main Types of Employers (In alphabetical order)

Private Sector

Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturers, Chemicals

Astellas Pharma Tech Co., Ltd., AstraZeneca plc, CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED., EA Pharma Co.,Ltd., Eli Lilly and Company., Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd., Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., KAKEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., KISSEI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd., KOKANDO Co., Ltd., KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lead Chemical Co., Ltd., Maruho Co., Ltd., Marusan Pharma Biotech Corporation, NARD INSTITUTE, LTD., Nissin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., SHIONOGI & CO., LTD., Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited., TOKIWA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., TORII PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., TOYAMA Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., TSUMURA & CO.

Clinical Trials

A2 Healthcare Corporation, CMIC HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., EPS Corporation

Other

Japan Pharmaceutical Information Center, SUZUKEN CO., LTD.

Hospitals

University Hospitals

Fujita Health University Hospital, Fukuoka University Hospital, Gifu University Hospital, Hamamatsu University Hospital, Hirosaki University Hospital, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kyorin University Hospital, Niigata University Medical && Dental Hospital, Okayama University Hospital, Osaka Medical College Hospital, Saitama Medical University Hospital, Tohoku University Hospital, Toyama University Hospital, University Hospital Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, University of Fukui Hospital, University of Tsukuba Hospital, University of Yamanashi Hospital, Yamaguchi University Hospital

Public and Semi-Public Hospitals

Chibaken Saiseikai Narashino Hospital, Chitakosei Hospital, Fujieda Municipal General Hospital, Fujioka General Hospital, Fukui-Ken Saiseikai Hospital, Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center, Gifu Prefectural Tajimi Hospital, Hokuriku Central Hospital, Iida Municipal Hospital, Imizu Municipal Hospital, Ina Central Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Akita Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Fukui Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Otsu Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Takayama Hospital, Japan Red Cross Maebashi Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Tottori Hospital, Japan Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Kamiichi General Hospital, Kobe Central Hospital, Kouseiren Takaoka Hospital, Mie Prefectural General Medical Center, Mito Saiseikai General Hospital, Nagano Prefectural Hospital Organization, Nagano Municipal Hospital, Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital, Nanto Central Hospital, National Cancer Center Hospital, National Hospital Organization, Niigata City General Hospital, Nishichita General Hospital, Obihiro kosei Hospital, Otsu City Hospital, Saku Central Hospital, Tonami General Hospital, Saiseikai Takaoka Hospital, Saiseikai Toyama Hospital, Suwa Central Hospital, Takaoka City Hospital, Takashima Municipal Hospital, Takatsuki Red Cross Hospital, Tokai Central Hospital, Toyama City Hospital, Toyama Prefectural Central Hospital, Toyama Red Cross Hospital, Toyama Rosai Hospital, Toyohashi Municipal Hospital, Tsuruoka Municipal Shonai Hospital, Yamanashi Prefectural Hospital Organization,

Private Hospitals

Aizawa Hospital, Fukui Kosei Hospital, Japan Medical Alliance, Kochi Medicalcare & Cooperative Society, IMS Group, Matsunami General Hospital, Ota Memorial Hospital, Seirei Social Welfare Community, Toda Medical Group, TOYOTA Memorial Hospital

Pharmacies

AEON RETAIL Co.,Ltd., ALP Inc., AIN HOLDINGS INC., AISEI PHARMACY Co., Ltd., CHUBU YAKUHIN CO., LTD., CREATE SD HOLDINGS.CO., LTD., FALCO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., FUJI YAKUHIN CO., LTD., Granpharma Co., Ltd., Helix Care Pharma Co., Ltd., KRAFT Inc., KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., MARU Corporation, Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd., MEIHOKU PHARMACY Co., Ltd., MIC Inc., NICHIHOS Co., Ltd., NIHON CHOUZAI Co., Ltd., PHARMACY Co., Ltd., PHARMA MIRAI INC., Pharmarise Holdings Corporation, Qol Co., Ltd., SOGO MEDICAL CO., LTD., SUN DRUG CO., LTD., TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC., Valor Holdings Co., Ltd., WEEDS Co., Ltd., WELCIA YAKKYOKU CO., LTD.

National and Regional Public Organizations

Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Health, Prefecture (Ehime, Fukui, Gunma, Hyogo, Ibaraki, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Okinawa, Toyama, Yamagata), Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Continue Their Studies

Graduate School (Chiba University, Gunma University, Hokkaido University, Kanazawa University, Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Osaka University, University of Toyama)

After Graduating from the Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences(as of May 1, 2025)

Academic Year	The Master’s Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2024 Academic Year	35% Work in Research 17% Work in Development 19% Work in Technical and Quality Management 11% Work in Sales and as Medical Representatives 3% Other 15% Continue Their Studies
2023 Academic Year	27% Work in Research 29% Work in Development 5% CRC・CRA 23% Work in Technical and Quality Management 2% Work in Sales and as Medical Representatives 14% Continue Their Studies
2022 Academic Year	24% Work in Research 17% Work in Development 24% Work in Technical and Quality Management 5% Work in Sales and as Medical Representatives 3% Other 27% Continue Their Studies
2021 Academic Year	18% Work in Research 31% Work in Development 22% Work in Technical and Quality Management 4% Work in Science and Career-Track Positions 2% Work in Sales and as Medical Representatives 7% Other 16% Continue Their Studies
2020 Academic Year	36% Work in Research 9% Work in Development 20% Work in Technical and Quality Management 9% Work in Sales and as Medical Representatives 8% Other 18% Continue Their Studies

For additional statistical data, please visit the University website page.

Career Progression of Graduates Career paths by year

Main Types of Employers (In alphabetical order)

The Master’s Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Private Sector

Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturers, Chemicals

Alfresa Pharma Corporation, Aliment Industry Co., Ltd., Alps Pharmaceutical Ind. Co.,Ltd., ARKRAY, Inc., ASKA Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd., Astellas Pharma Inc., Ltd., AstraZeneca plc, Chifure Holdings Corporation, AY PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD., CCI CORPORATION, CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., DAIICHI SANKYO BIOTECH CO., LTD., DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED., Daito Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., DHC Corporation, EA Pharma Co.,Ltd., EIKEN CHEMICAL CO., LTD., Eisai Co., Ltd., EN Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd., IKEDA MOHANDO CO.,LTD., Japan Blood Products Organization, JAPAN MEDIC Co.,Ltd., Japan Tobacco Inc., JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., JUZEN CHEMICAL CORPORATION, KISSEI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., Fukuzyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., KOKANDO Co., Ltd., KONGO CHEMICAL CO., LTD., Kotobuki pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Kowa Company, Ltd., Kracie Holdings, Ltd., KUMIAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.,LTD., KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd., Kyoto Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., KYOWA PHARMA CHEMICAL CO.,LTD., KYUKYU PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD., Lead Chemical Co., Ltd., Maruho Co.,Ltd., Mikasa Seiyaku Co.,Ltd., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., NACALAI TESQUE, INC., Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Nihon Kolmar Co., Ltd., Ni　ppon Boehringer Ingelheim Co., Ltd., Nippon Chemiphar Co., Ltd., Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd., Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd., Nippon Zoki Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., NITTO BOSEKI CO., LTD., Nitto Medic Co., Ltd., ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., OPHTECS CORPORATION, Osaka Synthetic Chemical Laboratories, Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., PEPTIDE INSTITUTE, INC., Powrex Corporation, ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., RPM Co.,Ltd., Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., SANWA KAGAKU KENKYUSHO CO., LTD., Sanyo Chemical Laboratories Co.,Ltd., Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Seiko Eiyo Yakuhin Co.,Ltd., SHIONOGI & CO., LTD., Shionogi Pharma Co., Ltd., Shiratori Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd., Sunstar Engineering Inc., T. HASEGAWA CO., LTD., TAIHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., TAUNS Laboratories, Inc., TOA EIYO LTD., TOKIWA Phytochemical Co., Ltd., TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., TSUMURA & CO., Yoshindo Inc., Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Clinical Trials

A2 Healthcare Corporation, B&I Holdings Inc., Chugai Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd., CMIC HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., EPS Corporation, Hamamatsu Pharma Research, Inc., IQVIA Services Japan K.K., Japan Textile Products Quality and Technology Center, Linical Co., Ltd., MEDISCIENCE PLANNING INC.

Other

Asahi Group Foods, Ltd., MAEDA Co., Ltd., Try Angle Inc., NEC Solution Innovators, Ltd., The Bank of Okinawa, Ltd.

National and Regional Public Organizations

Fukui Prefectural Police

Universities and Research Institutions

National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG), Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)

Continue Their Studies

Graduate School (Kanazawa University, Nagoya City University, Nagoya University, The University of Tokyo, Tohoku University, University of Toyama, Wakayama Medical University)

The Ph.D. Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Private Sector

Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturers, Chemicals

OSAKA SODA CO., LTD., Otsuka Chemical Co., LTD., KISSEI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., Santen Pharmaceutical Co., LTD., Sanyo Chemical Laboratories Co.,Ltd.,SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED., DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED., Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tateyama Kasei Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Factory Ltd., Teika Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Terumo Corporation, Toyo Gosei CO., Ltd., TSUMURA & CO., Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd., Novartis Pharma K.K., Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd., Lion Corporation., Lead Chemical Co., Ltd.,

Clinical Trials

LSI Medience Corporation

Hospitals（Pharmacist course only）

University Hospitals

Ehime University Hospital., Gifu University Hospital., Tohoku University Hospital.

Public and Semi-Public Hospitals

A Toyama Kouseiren., TONAMI GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Private Hospitals

General Incorporated Association Tokushukai, KEIAIKAI.

Pharmacies（Pharmacist course only）

KUSURI NO AOKI Co.,Ltd., Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd., Tulip Drug Dispensary Co., Ltd., WEEDS Co.,Ltd., WELCIA YAKKYOKU CO.,LTD.,

Universities and Research Institutions

Kinjo Gakuin University., Institute of Natural Medicine., Niigata University., Hiroshima University., Teikyo University., Tohoku University Hospital., University of California, San Diego., University of Tokyo., University of Toyama.

National and Regional Public Organizations

Osaka City

The Ph.D. Program of Pharmacy

Private Sector

Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturers, Chemicals

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED., ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED., Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd., TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.

Hospitals

Private Hospitals

Kaitoh Hospital

Pharmacies

Toyama Community Medicine & Laboratory

Universities and Research Institutions

Institute of Science Tokyo、University of Toyama.

National and Regional Public Organizations

Kyoto prefecture