Pharmacist in clinical research - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in clinical research - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They carry out specific actions for dispensing pharmaceutical products and services. They can produce these products and services on a masterful, industrial scale. They also carry out quality control actions for pharmaceutical products and services, managing the storage, distribution and transport of these products. They develop pharmaceutical products and services, can coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policies and act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services. They perform clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological analyses. They may conduct research on the effects of drugs and other substances on organs, tissues and vital functions of humans and animals.

How much does an Pharmacist in clinical research earn

A Pharmacist in clinical research earns between $2.207 and $8.014 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.749 and a median salary of $3.292 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 1.958 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in clinical research

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.749 44.987 937 19
1º Quartile 2.207 26.487 552 11
Median Salary 3.292 39.501 823 17
3º Quartile 6.112 73.339 1.528 31
Higher Salary 8.014 96.164 2.003 41


Professional job categories

  • Science and arts professionals
    • professionals of biological sciences, health
      • medical professionals, health
        • pharmaceuticals

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Main workplaces

Pharmaceuticals they work in public or private institutions, in pharmacies and drug distribution networks, in the pharmaceutical and related products industries, in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Most work with a formal contract, but can also work on their own or as an employer.


What does it take to work in the field of Pharmaceuticals

The exercise of the profession of Pharmaceuticals requires a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, the training is unique, replacing the two previous training courses: pharmacy and biochemistry.


Functions and activities of Pharmacist in clinical research

Pharmaceuticals must:

  • act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • develop pharmaceutical products and services;
  • manage pharmaceutical establishments;
  • produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;
  • produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • perform technical-scientific research;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • provide pharmaceutical services;
  • perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;
  • control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;
  • dispense pharmaceutical products and services;
  • produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;

  • Activities

    • define distribution logistics;
    • perform critical analysis of the results;
    • demonstrate credibility;
    • supervise production process;
    • prove product origin;
    • develop standard formula;
    • manage human, financial and material resources;
    • manage documentation;
    • collect samples;
    • establish criteria and dispensing systems;
    • program masterful process;
    • structuring protocol;
    • guiding patients, caregivers and clients;
    • determine industrial production procedures;
    • participate in the discussion of public health policies;
    • provide advice and consultancy;
    • qualify suppliers;
    • implement pharmaceutical service policy;
    • participate in clinical research;
    • capture resources;
    • write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;
    • develop medication lists;
    • produce inputs and raw materials;
    • manage inventory;
    • collect data;
    • issuing a report of analysis results;
    • demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;
    • participate in technical committees;
    • participate in health policy actions;
    • demonstrate communication skills;
    • perform waste management;
    • register data in medical records;
    • participate in a research ethics committee/commission;
    • perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;
    • specify storage conditions;
    • capture resources;
    • coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;
    • define packaging specifications;
    • study research feasibility;
    • monitor processes;
    • issue report of analysis results;
    • guidance in compliance with the rules;
    • demonstrate technical analytical ability;
    • operate equipment;
    • define quality indicators;
    • pack products;
    • indicate food, cosmetics and health products;
    • work as a team;
    • demonstrate empathy;
    • demonstrate analytical technical ability;
    • work with biosafety;
    • interacting with prescriber and health team;
    • participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;
    • prepare samples;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;
    • participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;
    • demonstrate manual dexterity;
    • perform home visits;
    • participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;
    • develop forms and technical standards;
    • guide the collection of samples;
    • choose a method of analyze;
    • establish product expiration date;
    • validate method of analysis;
    • demonstrate organizational skills;
    • determine handling procedures;
    • correct procedures;
    • elaborate drug lists;
    • overcoming adverse situations;
    • participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;
    • pack products;
    • handle food and cosmetics;
    • apply injectables;
    • suggest process change;
    • fraction products;
    • participate in the development of treatment protocols;
    • work as a team;
    • participate in the investigation of complaints;
    • disclose pharmaceutical products and services;
    • indicate over-the-counter medicines;
    • determine product disposal;
    • evaluate prescription;
    • manipulate medicines;
    • inspecting establishments, products and services;
    • institute inspection rules;
    • make decisions;
    • participate in the elaboration of drug policies;
    • show leadership ability;
    • cultivate microorganisms;
    • prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;
    • perform a product stability study;
    • perform phytotherapy services;
    • implement drug surveillance actions;
    • evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);
    • analyze quality indicators;
    • check body temperature;
    • drill earlobe;
    • plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;
    • provide technical information for product registration;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • interact with prescriber and health team;
    • supervise filling, packaging and packaging;
    • develop analytical and bioanalytical method;
    • check official balances of controlled products;
    • issuing inspection rules;
    • diagnose areas of interest;
    • develop standard operating procedure;
    • perform analysis;
    • perform product stability study;
    • select suppliers;
    • perform acupuncture services;
    • validate products, processes, areas and equipment;
    • analyze results;
    • issue reports, opinions and reports;
    • perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;
    • identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;
    • schedule industrial production;
    • participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;
    • participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;
    • develop production methods and procedures;
    • define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;
    • schedule masterful process;
    • check blood pressure;
    • evaluate conformity of products and equipment;
    • participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;
    • provide inhalation therapy services;
    • assemble a team;
    • supervise the production process;
    • perform small dressings;
    • perform pharmaceutical consultation;
    • notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;
    • check biochemical parameters;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • issue a report of analysis results;
    • define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • elaborate projects;
    • choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;
    • participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in clinical research the most in the job market

    • hospital care activities
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care
    • temporary labor lease
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • health management support activities
    • nursing activities
    • activities of healthcare professionals
    • health plans
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • outpatient medical activity with resources for performing complementary exams




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