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.
$100K - $120K *
Transform healthcare by ensuring safe and effective medication management. Play a key role in evaluating prescriptions, educating staff, and maintaining compliance while supervising pharmacy operation...
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Clinical Pharmacist - Mercy Hospital Lincoln
$100K - $120K *
Join our team to enhance patient care through effective medication therapy. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, serve as a drug information resource, and contribute to clinical initiatives in a...
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Clinical Pharmacist - Mercy Hospital Lincoln
$120K - $140K *
Develop and implement safe, effective medication therapies while collaborating with healthcare teams. Serve as a drug information resource, contributing to clinical initiatives and enhancing patient c...
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Remote Clinical Psychologist - Older Adults | PhD / PsyD | Tennessee | Telehealth
$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality teletherapy for older adults. Enjoy a flexible schedule, supportive administration, and the opportunity to build a rewarding clinical practice wi...
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$200K - $250K *
Take ownership of a global medical information service, leading a team to establish processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance. Collaborate across departments to support commercial launches and...
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Lead regulatory compliance for clinical research, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline workflows, support timely study activation, and prom...
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Director, PK Sciences Clinical Pharmacology Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead
$185K - $344K *
Transform clinical pharmacology by leading AI-driven strategies that enhance drug development. Collaborate across disciplines to integrate innovative solutions, ensuring effective project execution an...
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Associate Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry
$130K - $155K *
Elevate drug discovery by driving medicinal chemistry efforts from Hit-to-Lead to Development Candidate nomination. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor talent, and solve complex chemistry challenges w...
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Scientist 1, Analytical Development
$78K - $85K *
Join our team to perform analytical experiments, develop test methods, and ensure quality in drug products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying innovative problem-solving skills in...
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Oligo Discovery Process Chemistry Principal Scientist
$121K - $202K *
Optimize oligonucleotide synthesis processes, bridging discovery and scale-up. Lead method development and purification strategies for ASOs, siRNA, and RNA therapeutics, ensuring high-quality in vivo...
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Director Clinical Pharmacy Strategies - Medicare Star Strategy and Execution
$125K - $150K *
Transform the future of Medicare clinical strategies by leading a team to enhance CMS Star ratings and improve healthcare quality. Drive innovative cost management initiatives while ensuring complianc...
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Principal Scientist II, Translational Biomarker Strategy Lead
$114K - $211K *
Advance your career with a role driving preclinical and translational biomarker strategies, collaborating across teams to support drug development and innovative research, ensuring alignment with prog...
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Pharmacy Coordinator- Reg Compliance and Diversion Prevention
$130K - $178K *
Transform sterile compounding practices by leading training, ensuring compliance, and enhancing team engagement. Oversee operations, manage pharmacy technology, and drive process improvements to meet...
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Medical Director / Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development
$225K - $325K *
Lead the charge in advancing innovative cell therapy programs by developing clinical strategies, protocols, and analyses while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful trial execut...
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$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by ensuring medication safety and quality in a dynamic pharmacy environment. Collaborate with healthcare teams, manage medication processes, and lead training initiatives to enhanc...
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Clinical Pharmacist II - Evening ICU
$110K - $130K *
Drive exceptional pharmaceutical care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy for critically ill patients in the ICU during evening hours, ensuring safety and evid...
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Transform the landscape of addiction treatment by overseeing clinical services, guiding medical providers, and ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing patient recovery efforts and educati...
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Elevate the future of vaccine development by leading formulation optimization and process understanding for innovative mRNA-LNP products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive scientific...
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Scientist/Sr. Scientist/Principal Scientist
$100K - $120K *
Optimize the development of bioanalytical quantitation methods for large molecules using LC-MS/MS. Collaborate with teams to manage projects, employ new technologies, and ensure compliance while enhan...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative pharmacy practices. You'll deliver therapeutic recommendations, manage patient access, and ensure quality standards while coll...
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Thought Leader Liaison, Nephrology- Central
$180K - $247K *
Shape strategic engagement initiatives by serving as the primary liaison to Key Medical Experts and stakeholders in nephrology, driving advocacy, insights, and account readiness to enhance patient acc...
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Thought Leader Liaison, Nephrology- Central
$180K - $247K *
Lead the charge in strategic engagement with Key Medical Experts in nephrology, driving advocacy and insights to enhance account readiness and inform commercial strategies. Collaborate across function...
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Epidemiologist, Inflammation, Real World Evidence (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)
$109K - $273K *
Join a team that's dedicated to executing real-world evidence activities in inflammation programs. Leverage your expertise to support early clinical development phases while producing high-quality sci...
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Epidemiologist, Inflammation, Real World Evidence (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)
$109K - $273K *
Drive impactful epidemiology initiatives in inflammation programs, executing real-world evidence studies to support early clinical development phases. Collaborate closely with sponsors, leveraging exp...
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Epidemiology Research Associate II, Injury Surveillance & Analytics
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Champion data-driven insights in a dynamic team, enhancing injury surveillance and analytics through innovative research and automation. Collaborate on impactful projects that shape decision-making an...
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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.