Clinical pharmacologists apply knowledge of how medicines work in people to support the safe and effective development and use of treatments. They may study drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination; evaluate safety and efficacy; and help translate research findings into clinical practice. Explore vetted Clinical Pharmacologist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty. Clinical pharmacologists may design or interpret clinical studies, analyze pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, assess potential drug interactions, contribute to dose selection, and communicate evidence to research, medical, regulatory, or healthcare teams. Some roles focus on early-phase trials and drug development, while others support therapeutic decision-making, pharmacovigilance, or personalized medicine.
Employers include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, hospitals, government agencies, and other healthcare or research organizations. Job titles and day-to-day responsibilities differ across settings, so review each listing for its focus, seniority, and work arrangement.
Employers commonly seek expertise in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical research, biostatistics, or drug safety. Strong analytical, scientific writing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills are valuable. Requirements vary: some positions may ask for an advanced degree or clinical credential, relevant industry or research experience, and familiarity with clinical trial standards and regulatory requirements.
Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, compensation information, and employer details to find Clinical Pharmacologist jobs aligned with your experience and career goals. Listings and salary details vary by role and location.
Principal Scientist (Scientific Director Level)– Nonclinical Drug Safety
$176K - $277K *
Empower drug discovery by leading strategic nonclinical safety initiatives across therapeutic areas, ensuring optimal risk assessment and collaboration to support innovative medicines that enhance pat...
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Drive exceptional home infusion therapy services by collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure safe medication management, patient education, and clinical monitoring. Contribute to optimal patient...
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Join a team that's advancing cardiovascular research through innovative molecular biology. Lead complex projects, mentor staff, and drive scientific excellence to enhance health outcomes and contribut...
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Unlock your potential as a Global Regulatory Leader, driving regulatory strategy and submissions for CNS projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance w...
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Director - Clinical Research Physician, GPS Medical - Cardiovascular
$201K - $360K *
Help us redefine patient safety by leading pharmacovigilance efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality medical evaluations throughout the product lifecycle. Your exp...
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Help us ensure compliance with USP standards while leading sterile compounding operations. This role involves training, quality oversight, and maintaining critical drug information resources to suppor...
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Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology
$85K - $95K *
Drive in vivo pharmacology studies in rodents, managing dosing, monitoring, and data analysis to support gene editing programs for neurodegenerative diseases, ensuring accurate data collection and col...
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Clinical Pharmacist - Unit Based - Acute Care/ICU
$95K - $115K *
Champion safe and effective medication use while advocating for patients. Leverage clinical expertise to ensure accurate dispensing and monitoring across pharmacy practices, enhancing patient care and...
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Innovate patient-centered pharmaceutical care by leading specialty practices, ensuring optimal medication therapy, and enhancing clinical outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based strategies i...
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Help us redefine patient care as a clinical pharmacist, driving quality and safety initiatives while engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration and optimizing drug therapy for positive outcomes acros...
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$100K - $120K *
Join us to provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care, ensuring safety and efficacy in medication management. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance quality, participate in cost-saving initiat...
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$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with experts in cardiology, cancer, and neurology to drive innovation and enhance patient care across Georg...
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Senior Patent Agent- Biologics
$136K - $186K *
Empower innovation by providing expert intellectual property support for Biologics R&D. Collaborate cross-functionally to draft and prosecute patents, ensuring alignment with global strategies and adv...
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Clinical Pharmacist - Multi-Specialty Medicine/Operations
$100K - $120K *
Transform patient care through proficient medication management and quality assurance. Lead by example while training pharmacy staff and optimizing pharmacy operations. Drive safety and financial resu...
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Principal Scientist I, Energy Homeostasis
$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of obesity therapeutics by leading external innovation efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance preclinical assets and drive scientific excellence in obesity re...
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Principal Research Scientist I, Multispecifics Engineering
$130K - $155K *
Transform the future of biotherapeutics by designing and engineering multispecific biologics. Collaborate across teams, manage complex projects, and contribute innovative solutions to advance discover...
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Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Clinical Pharmacist, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care through effective medication management and clinical expertise in a dynamic hospital...
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Senior Scientific Associate, Bioanalysis
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by providing scientific support for preclinical and clinical research. Collaborate across departments to manage studies, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff while enhancing ope...
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Senior Specialist, Regulatory Pharmacologist-Promotions
$144K - $160K *
Contribute to regulatory compliance by reviewing promotional materials, guiding marketing strategy, and ensuring alignment with FDA guidelines. You'll collaborate across teams to promote effective str...
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$114K - $185K *
Explore the frontier of veterinary pharmacology by leading in vivo PK/PD studies across multiple species. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance drug candidates from early research throug...
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Champion strategic initiatives to drive product utilization in Allergy/Immunology. Build relationships with key healthcare professionals and collaboratively address customer needs while analyzing mark...
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Senior Nonclinical Documentation Associate
$87K - $117K *
Join our Nonclinical Writing and Documentation Team to ensure high-quality documentation through quality review, publishing, and archiving. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes and support r...
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$275K - $345K *
Elevate clinical pharmacology strategy across oncology trials, leading cross-functional teams to optimize dose selection, regulatory submissions, and DMPK oversight while building a high-performing in...
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Senior Scientist- Translational PKPD
$120K - $224K *
Elevate drug development by leading preclinical PKPD studies, analyzing data, and collaborating across departments to enhance biologics in our pipeline. Drive innovative research and ensure compliance...
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Director/Sr. Director - In Vitro Biology, ASCVD and Lipid Biology
$153K - $264K *
Lead the charge in advancing innovative therapeutics for cardiovascular and kidney health. Oversee an in vitro biology lab, mentor scientists, and drive projects from target validation to clinical can...
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What does a clinical pharmacologist do?
A clinical pharmacologist studies how medicines affect people and how the body processes medicines. Depending on the role, they may contribute to clinical trial design, dose selection, pharmacokinetic analysis, drug safety evaluation, and evidence-based treatment decisions.
What qualifications are needed for clinical pharmacologist jobs?
Requirements vary by position and employer. Many roles seek an advanced degree or relevant clinical credential, along with experience in clinical pharmacology, clinical research, pharmacokinetics, or drug development. Check each listing for specific education, experience, and licensing requirements.
Where do clinical pharmacologists work?
Clinical pharmacologists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, universities, hospitals, government agencies, and healthcare organizations.
How much do clinical pharmacologists earn?
Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, employer, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for available salary details.
How can I find Clinical Pharmacologist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Clinical Pharmacologist listings on Ladders and review each posting's responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation information to identify opportunities that fit your background.