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CareerAtlas is running on a deterministic simulated demo dataset — compensation, trend, and outcome figures illustrate the product but are not verified real-world data. See Methodology and Data Sources for details.

Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist

Leads specialized work in researching new pharmaceuticals products and therapies.

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Compensation by seniority
Simulated

Median

$138k

Mean

$143k

10th–90th pct

$105k–$190k

Observations

381

Confidence: 33% · based on 381 simulated observations · last updated 7/27/2026

Historical trend & projection

Median total compensation at the typical seniority level for this role, 2021–2025, projected forward under three scenarios.

Simulated
Common skills
Clinical Trial Design
Core
Laboratory Techniques
Core
Biostatistics
Process Improvement
Common certifications
Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) · 32% of postings
Education requirements

Share of postings that require or prefer each level — a signal of typical hiring bars, not a hard rule.

Simulated
Bachelor's Degree
54% require · 21% prefer
Master's Degree
22% require · 32% prefer
No College
18% require · 13% prefer
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Common next roles
Director of Research, Pharmaceuticals+87.7%Director of Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceuticals+93.3%Pharmaceuticals Research Associate-19.7%Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Affairs Specialist-18.7%Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Affairs Associate-11.1%
Common previous roles
Pharmaceuticals Research Associate-24.5%Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Affairs Specialist-22.9%Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Affairs Associate-12.4%Director of Research, Pharmaceuticals+46.7%Director of Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceuticals+48.3%
Demand snapshot
Active openings (simulated)2,472
Posting growth+9.9%
Median days to fill50 days
Simulated
Employed (US, simulated)247,820
Projected growth6.7%/yr
Simulated
Role characteristics
Remote-friendliness25%
Automation exposure25%
Sources & freshness

Compensation and demand figures on this page are simulated demo data, deterministically generated for this build of CareerAtlas — not verified real-world observations.

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