Abstract: In order to understand the core professional competencies required by the pharmaceutical industry for vocational pharmacy talents in the new era and to provide a basis for educational and teaching reforms,the author designed a questionnaire to evaluate core professional competencies across three dimensions:social abilities,methodological abilities,and professional abilities.This survey was conducted among 101 management personnel at different levels from enterprises and institutions throughout the pharmaceutical industry chain in the Yangtze River Delta region.The survey found that there have been some new changes and requirements in the core professional competencies of students in the pharmaceutical industry.The pharmaceutical industry places very high demands on students' professionalism,work ethics,honesty and integrity,and responsibility.Different sectors within the pharmaceutical industry also vary in their requirements for professional knowledge and skills.