Pharmaceutical preparation is a core discipline in pharmacy and one of the secondary discipline with the widest employment field. In the new era, China's pharmaceutical industry has shifted from rapid expansion to quality improvement, leading to a slowdown in job market growth. The employment status was analyzed based on factors such as the establishment of pharmaceutical preparation major nationwide, major features, changes in talent demand and changes in students’ characteristics. This study explores measures to enhance employment from the perspective of full lifecycle management, including education mode reform, restructuring the course system, leveraging innovation and entrepreneurship for job opportunities, and strengthening students' ability to pursue higher education.