Advice from the

professionals
The best way to break
into the profession is to
build a professional
network. A lot of the time,
this can and does lead to a
job interview.

We encourage people to
go to meetings, hand out
their resume and start to
build a network among the
operations management
profession.
-Eric Schaudt
Manager of Operations
Programs, Northrop Grumman-

PLACE
STAMP
HERE

How to get a
competitive edge:

Being successful in this

career requires more than
just a diploma.
Essential Traits & Qualities:
communicate effectively
make decisions quickly
good speaking skills
adaptable & versatile
good teambuilding skills
work in diverse environments

Operations
Manager:

Pharmaceuticals
& Healthcare

According to the
Bureau of Labor
Statistics:
Operations Manager is
ranked as
# 9 Best Paying Job
#10 Best Business Job
#47 Best 100 Jobs

Business Operations Managers are

the leaders of the organization;
every company needs them
regardless of size or industry.

Responsiblities:
formulating policies
managing daily operations

Education Qualifications
A Bachelors degree or Masters in Business
Administration is the preferred level of
education for hiring Operations Managers.

project management

supervising staf
working with clients
planning use of materials/human
resources

Operations Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate the
operations of public or private
sector organizations.

Pharmaceutical/Healthcare
This position exists in every type of
business/company, including the
pharmaceutical and healthcare field.
The tasks & duties required of an Operations
Manager vary greatly depending on the
specific industry and company. They may
include:
plan/execute a project
monitor daily business
operations

Salary

At a Glance:
Median Salary: $96,430
Mean Hourly Wage: $56.35

Business Sector:

Industry Profile

The specific degree desired

depends on the organization.
Degrees specializing in:

Business

Communication

Statistics
are among the most valued.

guide work teams

prepare a budget
hire new employees

Employment: 2,049,870

Top Paying States for Operations Managers

Unemployment Rate: 4.47%

Employment Growth: 12.4%
(between 2012 & 2022)

Operations Managers have one

of the highest-paying
occupations in the U.S.,
according to the BLS.