Nov 5, 2024
Alkaloid’s Success Story – Shared with New Pharmacy Students at UKIM
Nearly 100 of the 124 first-year students enrolled in the Master of Pharmacy program at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM), attended the lecture titled The Pharmaceutical Industry – Challenges and Trends, delivered at the faculty by Mr. Zhivko Mukaetov, CEO and MB President of Alkaloid AD Skopje.
As part of the Introduction to Pharmacy course, Mukaetov shared compelling, real-life examples of Alkaloid’s modest beginnings, its growth trajectory over the years, and what the company stands for today – a modern pharmaceutical industry with products available in over 50 countries worldwide.
Speaking on the importance of ongoing investments in the pharmaceutical industry to meet modern developments and trends, Mukaetov emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia and private companies:
"The Faculty of Pharmacy at UKIM and Alkaloid share a long-standing and extensive collaboration across various fields: evaluations, analyses, product studies, and more. Investing in future Macedonian pharmacists and doctors is a priority for us, which is why we place a strong focus on internship programs. The Trajche Mukaetov Foundation has awarded scholarships to 659 pharmacy and medicine students at UKIM over the past 16 years."
Through these academic programs, 119 interns and 101 Foundation scholarship recipients have started their careers in various Alkaloid departments within the Pharmaceuticals segment. The Alkaloid Group currently employs 3,023 individuals, including 623 employees with Pharmacy degrees and 226 pharmacy technicians. Among the company’s 47-member management team, 20 hold degrees in Pharmacy.
Alkaloid is committed to recruiting the best candidates in the labor market, regardless of the role. A strong educational foundation and relevant skills are vital in this process, with even greater responsibility when it comes to specialized fields.