Launch of 'Pharnavi Pharmacist,' a Career Support Service for Hospital Pharmacists in Kansai and Western Japan

## 'Pharnavi Pharmacist': Career Support Service for Hospital Pharmacists
~ Specializing in Kansai and Western Japan, Supporting Diverse Career Choices ~

ROP Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan; Representative Director: Toshinori Shishi) has launched 'Pharnavi Pharmacist,' a career support service dedicated to hospital pharmacists in the Kansai and Western Japan areas.

Driven by recent revisions to medical fees and an increase in pharmacy students aspiring to work in hospitals, the needs for career development among hospital pharmacists are diversifying. The company provides appropriate organization and visualization of the expertise and experience gained as hospital pharmacists, supporting career choices tailored to each individual, whether in hospitals or pharmacies.

## Background of the Service

While improvements in salary levels for hospital pharmacists are anticipated due to recent medical fee revisions, many pharmacists currently transition to pharmacies or drugstore chains due to concerns regarding salary and working styles.

On the other hand, the criteria for changing jobs are diversifying beyond annual salary, including life events, work environments, and the maintenance or improvement of professional expertise. Consequently, there is an increasing need for career support that aligns with individual desires, including transitions from hospital to hospital.

Furthermore, through the operation of 'Pharnavi Pharmacy Student,' a job support site for pharmacy students, it has become evident that while more students are aspiring to become hospital pharmacists, many face challenges in gathering information for hospital job hunting.

This issue is also common in the mid-career recruitment market, where job searches may proceed without fully conveying the experience and expertise of hospital pharmacists. Given this background, 'Pharnavi Pharmacist' was launched to properly organize the value of hospital pharmacists' careers and support more satisfying job search activities.

## Features of Pharnavi Pharmacist

1. Specialized in Supporting Hospital Pharmacist Job Changes
Based on an understanding of hospital-specific organizational structures, work patterns, and professional skills, we organize clinical experience—such as ward work, team medicine, and oncology or perioperative fields—in a way that is easily communicated to prospective employers.

2. Specialized in Kansai and Western Japan
By focusing on these regions, we have built a network with medical institutions, pharmacies, and drugstores. We strive to provide information regarding work environments and working styles that are difficult to discern from job postings alone.

3. Support by Consultants with 13 Years of Industry Experience
Consultants with a track record in the pharmacist sector provide support tailored to long-term career formation, taking into account the job market and institutional trends.

4. Easy Consultation via LINE
To make it easy for those currently employed to use the service, we have established a consultation system via LINE, allowing users to advance their job search during their commute or break times.

## Future Outlook

'Pharnavi Pharmacist' will continue to support sustainable career formation while attending to the diverse aspirations of each pharmacist, such as 'wanting to utilize my expertise' or 'wanting to review my working style.'

Furthermore, we aim to deepen cooperation with medical institutions and pharmacies in the Kansai and Western Japan areas to enhance talent matching that supports regional medical care.