Abstract: Objective　To investigates the current status of the higher vocational pharmaceutical quality and safety program industrial talent demand in the city, so as to provide a basis for the development of the higher vocational pharmaceutical quality and safety program. Methods  A comprehensive investigation was conducted on 77 pharmaceutical enterprises in Beijing by utilizing literature review, field interviews, questionnaire surveys, and data analysis. The study collected 185 valid questionnaires and performed in-depth interviews with 17 representative enterprises. This was supplemented by online data collection techniques to analyze changing trends in industry talent demands, forming the basis for program development and improvement. Results  There is strong growth in the demand for pharmaceutical quality and safety professionals in China. The leading position of Beijing's healthcare industry offers broad employment prospects for graduates of this major. Key employment positions are concentrated in core areas such as quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA). Enterprises place greater emphasis on students' practical laboratory skills and professional competence during recruitment, with higher requirements for core courses such as pharmaceutical analysis and instrumental analysis. Conclusion  It is recommended that higher vocational institutions focus on cultivating core competencies for QC positions as a priority in program development. This includes systematically enhancing practical teaching components, deepening the integration of industry and education through enterprise collaboration, and cultivating high-quality, versatile technical skilled talents capable of meeting the demands of the pharmaceutical industry's transformation and upgrading.

Key words: healthcare, Beijing region｜pharmaceutical quality and safety｜ higher vocational education｜ talent training, industrial demand｜ professional construction