Research
Pharmaceutical Research careers
Pharmaceutical Research covers drug discovery, development and safety. Teams typically work in pharma companies, cros and combine medical writer, pharmacovigilance officer, clinical trial manager roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $20,000 to $260,000 a year worldwide.
Quick answer
Pharmaceutical Research focuses on drug discovery, development and safety. Teams work in pharma companies, cros and pay ranges from $20,000 to $260,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Research |
| Focus | drug discovery, development and safety |
| Settings | Pharma companies, CROs |
| Certifications | ICH-GCP, RAC |
| Salary range (USD) | $20,000 – $260,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Medical Writer
- Pharmacovigilance Officer
- Clinical Trial Manager
Core procedures and activities
- Phase I–IV trials
- Signal detection
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