On the other hand, you should consider moving to areas that lack a strong academic base but have a growing pharmaceutical industry presence, such as Research Triangle Park in North Carolina and some regions in the mid-West. The more flexibility you have, the better your chance of getting an industry job. And if a permanent job doesn't emerge, temporary work isn't out of the question. In science, employers tend to come to us intending eventually to hire on a permanent level, even if they start temporary. Temporary positions are frequently very urgent.
Employers make decisions in a week after a single interview.
And often enough, those temporary jobs can become permanent positions after a few months.