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Table 1 Participants’ characteristics

From: Local pharmaceutical research and development capacity in a developing country: a qualitative exploration of perspectives from key stakeholders in Ethiopia

Characteristics

n

14

Gender

 

 Male

12

 Female

2

Age (years)

 

 30 – 35

3

 36 – 40

3

 41 – 45

3

 46 – 50

4

 51 – 55

1

Educational level

 

 Bachelor

6

 Masters

6

 PhD

2

Work setting

 

 Industry

9a

 Government agency

3

 Research/educational institute

2

Professional background

 

 Pharmacy

11

 Chemical engineering

1

 Biochemistry

1

 Immunology

1

Work experience in current position (in years)

 

 < 5

8

 5–10

5

 11–15

1

Total years of work experience

 

 < 10

1

 10–15

5

 16–20

4

 21–25

4

  1. aThis number includes 1 participant who is also a member of the leadership of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association