Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO)

From the Samford directory, Sep 7, 2026

“Caring Beyond Drugs”IPhO helps pharmacist focused on industry to fully leverage the value of their academic and experiential training to advance their professional careers. Student members are recognized as the best prepared among all student pharmacists to pursue pharmaceutical industry career opportunities. Members have an excellent working knowledge of common industry pharmacist roles and key pharmaceutical industry driving forces, as well as an understanding of the skills and experiences necessary to become a successful industry pharmacist. Pharmacist play a key role in development, medical, and commercial organizations and are making valuable contributions to drug development and optimal medication utilization each and every day. IPhO works with its members to advocate for advancing industry based pharmacists to leadership positions by increasing awareness and recognition among employers, senior management, colleagues, thought leaders, educators, and students of what pharmacists have to offer. The student chapter is dedicated to enhancing student pharmacists’ understanding of the pharmaceutical industry by:Raising awareness of the roles that industry pharmacists play in drug development, appropriate medication use, and other aspects of industry.Creating opportunities for student pharmacists to connect with industry pharmacists.Providing opportunities to participate in industry-focused scholarly activity.Collaborating with IPhO National to create and distribute industry-focused resources and materials that are targeted to student pharmacists.Working with IPhO National and local pharmacy school faculty/administration to promote access to industry-focused internship and other experiential opportunities.