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, Human Genetics
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Partner with us to advance human genetics-driven drug discovery, leading innovative projects and teams across multiple disease areas. Utilize your genetic expertise to drive strategic initiatives and...
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Pharmacist II - La Jolla Outpatient - 141927
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative pharmacy services. As a Staff Pharmacist, you'll provide medication management, counsel patients, and mentor pharmacy resident...
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Senior Scientist, High-Throughput In Vitro ADME
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Elevate your career by leading high-throughput in vitro ADME assay development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in drug discovery, ensuring data integrity and operational e...
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Associate Director, Integration of Automation Pharmacist
$132K - $193K *
Innovate pharmacy automation and integration to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Lead validation processes, manage technical requirements, and collaborate with teams to ensure safe, ef...
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$105K - $130K *
Transform the future of bioassay development by leading innovative potency and cell-based assay strategies in a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and excellence in both development and GMP environment...
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Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in pharmaceutical product development, driving formulation and process innovation from early stages to clinical manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project exe...
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Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Neuroscience
$97K - $117K *
Innovate in the field of neuroscience by conducting in vivo pharmacology studies, including dosing and tissue analysis, to support transformative therapeutics for neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatri...
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Clinical Scientist (Medical Monitoring) - Neuroscience
$110K - $130K *
Empower clinical development by collaborating with Medical Directors to ensure scientific integrity and data quality in clinical trials. Engage with experts, analyze data, and manage project deliverab...
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Innovate in product development by researching and commercializing new VMS technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance and troubleshoot existing products while meeting quality standards and timeli...
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Vice President, Global Medical Lead - MASH
$359K - $431K *
Empower the future of healthcare by leading the global medical strategy for MASH. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of pharmacy operations, leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance, enhance patient care, and optimize workflow in a dynamic healthcare environment...
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Vice President, Global Medical Lead - MASH
$359K - $431K *
Shape your career by leading the global medical strategy for a dynamic portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic execution...
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Champion statistical innovation and analysis in clinical development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outputs and support evidence generation initiatives across all p...
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Clinician Educator / Investigator
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Join a team that's dedicated to advancing adolescent health through clinical care, education, and research. Contribute to training future leaders while developing a robust research portfolio in a supp...
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Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cancer diagnostics through innovative statistical analysis and collaboration. Contribute to study designs, regulatory submissions, and impactful research in a...
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Director of Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance - UHealth
$125K - $150K *
Shape innovative medication safety initiatives and regulatory compliance strategies while collaborating with pharmacy leadership to enhance patient safety and drive continuous quality improvement acro...
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$120K - $180K *
Shape the future of neuroscience by leveraging AI to enhance research methodologies. Collaborate with experts to define benchmarks, analyze data, and ensure AI agents meet rigorous scientific standard...
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Elevate neuroscience with AI as you define expert reasoning, design research tasks, and validate agent outputs. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows and ensure scientific rigor in AI applic...
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Director, Global Patient Safety Sciences - Oncology
$205K - $341K *
Drive the safety strategy for assigned compounds, ensuring optimal support and collaboration across teams. Lead safety monitoring activities and influence stakeholders in a dynamic, matrixed environme...
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Director, Global Patient Safety Sciences - Oncology
$205K - $341K *
Transform patient safety strategies as a key leader in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimal safety support and drive impactful drug development init...
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Principal Scientist, Drug Safety
$231K - $365K *
Take ownership of clinical risk management and safety surveillance for investigational and marketed products, leading cross-functional teams to ensure robust safety strategies and timely execution of...
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Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology/IV)
$114K - $171K *
Engage in impactful patient care as an Outpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, providing expert clinical pharmacy services in high-volume ambulatory settings. Collaborate with healthcare teams to opt...
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Clinical Pharmacist, Medical ICU, 40hr, Day
$98K - $177K *
Empower patient care by providing comprehensive medication management services. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance safety, improve outcomes, and educate patients while ensuring regulatory co...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join us to empower patients through expert pharmaceutical care, delivering therapeutic recommendations and managing medication for chronic conditions while ensuring operational excellence and complian...
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Research Scientist & Tobacco Treatment Program Manager
$100K - $120K *
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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.