What if you come to know that without studying MBBS or nursing or Physiotherapy or any other equivalent medical or paramedical courses you have an opportunity to be a major part of healthcare system and earn plenty of money? Well, if reading the first few lines thrilled you this blog is for you. We know that health care system is comprised of a large talent pool comprising medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, etc. But this blog is all about various recent non-medical professions that are well-paying careers and one can opt to be a part of the healthcare sector as well. 

You must understand that keeping pandemic situation in Covid 19 in consideration, the Healthcare support in general, is anticipated to create the most jobs between 2020 and 2030.  So, it would not be wrong if we say that this pandemic also created positions and opportunities in health care companies. If you are willing to seek these golden opportunities in healthcare one of the factors you may consider before choosing a particular career path is its “anticipated growth rate.” The mentioned rate provides insight into the number of job additions projected for the future. This information can offer some guidance on the nature of your job hunt when you're prepared to seek an entry-level job in that field.

To make that simpler moving here discussing a few latest carrier options one can opt for in healthcare sector these days. 

1. Clinical research: 

Post graduate diploma is a good option after B. Pharm to grow in clinical research field as a clinical research associate and clinical data validation associate. It is one of the highest paid jobs in healthcare today. One can pursue accredited pharmacovigilance certification course to have a successful career in pharmacovigilance.

2. Data Management:

The field of clinical data management (CDM) has emerged in response to the needs of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory bodies. As the pressure to expedite the development of pharmaceutical products intensifies, regulatory bodies require strict adherence to quality standards for the data collected during the drug evaluation process. 

To minimize discrepancies in large and complex clinical trials, specialized software applications used in CDM can be pursued, such as Oracle Clinical, Rave, eClinical suite, Clintrial, and Macro. Clinical data management systems (CDMS) are particularly critical for trials conducted across multiple medical centers that generate a vast amount of data. It is currently one of the highest paying jobs available.

3. Clinical SAS:

SAS is a leading provider of analytical solutions on a global scale. Its software enables users to manipulate, organize, and report on data, as well as to perform advanced analytics, such as multivariate analysis, business intelligence, criminal investigation, and predictive analytics. SAS Clinical Data Management is the use of SAS software to manage clinical trial data in the healthcare sector, which has created significant employment opportunities for skilled SAS Clinical Programmers. Students with a background in life sciences, B.Pharma, or M.Pharma, can pursue a career in this field with a solid understanding of SAS, CDISC, SDTM, ADaM, and TLF, which can help to advance their career prospects.

4. Pharma Management:

After completion of B. Pharm one may opt for MBA degree in relevant specifications such as MBA in  Pharma Tech, Drug Store Management, Pharma Marketing, Pharmaceutical Management, Healthcare Management, Pharma and Sales Management MBA in Pharma Business and Sustainable Development to get Administrative level job opportunities in Pharma sector.

5. Medical Billing and Coding: 

Medical billing and coding involve transforming patients’ health data (their diagnoses, any tests performed, and their treatment protocol) into alphanumeric codes using standard coding systems, then using these codes to bill the patient’s health insurance provider and/or the patient themselves for their portion of the expense. Medical coding companies generally provide on job training to the employees. One can opt for this option after B.Pharmacy.

6. Intellectual property right: 

In most of big pharma companies there is separate department of IPR. IPR officer is responsible for tasks like Filing patents for research work carried out by research and development departments of company, examining formulation strategies by formulators for any patent infringements, Decoding patents of other organizations, to protect company’s patents from infringement, Legal fight in case of any infringement by other organization within timelines. One can pursue IPR courses available and grow in this particular career option.

7. Medical Assistant:

Healthcare professionals known as medical assistants provide support for patient care by performing tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, assisting practitioners during examinations, and collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis. After completing their studies, individuals can choose to pursue a Medical Assistant Diploma or a Health Sciences - Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program to prepare for a career in this field.

8. Social and Human Service Assistants: 

Upon completion of a brief online program in Healthcare Management Associate Degree, individuals can become Medical and health services managers who contribute to the smooth functioning of healthcare organizations. Their responsibilities include developing budgets, implementing processes, and creating documents, which can aid the organization in achieving its objectives. 

The demand for healthcare management positions is predicted to rise as the population ages, and more healthcare providers offer services that were once only available in hospitals. Additionally, the increasing use of electronic health records or EHRs (a digital record-keeping system that contains patients’ medical histories) is also a factor in this trend.

9. Regulatory Affairs. 

Regulatory professionals are vital in the progress and dissemination of medical technology and safe food, enhancing global health and well-being. Pursuing a career as a regulatory affairs officer can be an engaging prospect, and there exist several certification programs for this purpose.

10. Medical writing: 

This is one of the fastest-growing and exciting carrier option. There is a large demand for skilled medical writers for regulatory writing and marketing material writing in the pharmaceutical industry and biotech industries. So, no doubt that medical writing is a great choice for a better career.

Keeping above options in consideration as per the latest demand in healthcare market one can opt these as career options to grow and establish in health care system.