Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+
Drug developers are the scientists and technicians who are involved in the development of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. The research and development departments of drug manufacturers employ engineers, chemists, biologists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, and other professionals to develop and test the pharmaceuticals used by doctors to treat illness and injury. There are 5,310 medical scientists and 5,970 biochemists and biophysicists employed in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AverageCurious
Organized
Scientific

Manager of a Research Development Company

Drug Developer

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