Skill
Drug Development
Healthcare and Medical
Drug development is the multi-stage process of bringing a new pharmaceutical from initial discovery through preclinical research, clinical trials, and regulatory approval to market. Scientists, clinicians, and regulatory professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries work together on tasks like target identification, formulation, safety testing, and efficacy trials. The process typically takes many years and requires substantial investment due to high attrition rates and strict regulatory requirements.
Drug Development in the job market
Last checked September 14, 2026
- Open roles
- 19
- Employers
- 5
- Median pay
- —
- Disclose pay
- —
on Career App right now
hiring for it
not enough disclosed
of these roles
Open roles requiring Drug Development (19)
Associate Clinical Country and Site Lead (West Coast/Midwest)
Biogen
Remote, USA · $116,000 – $155,000
This role bridges local clinical trial operations and global development strategy for Biogen, requiring someone with substantial site management experience to coordinate between investigators, internal teams, and external partners across the West Coast or Midwest. It suits an experienced clinical research professional who can synthesize local market knowledge, drive site performance, and escalate complex issues while maintaining cross-functional relationships.
Listed on Biogen’s careers site · Apply there ↗
R&D Study Operation Oncology CRA
Merck
Full-time
This role oversees clinical trial operations for oncology drug development, managing investigator sites, recruitment, safety monitoring, and regulatory documentation. It suits experienced clinical research associates with oncology background who can coordinate between medical teams and company stakeholders.
Listed on Merck’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Medical Safety Assessment Physician
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · $255,860 – $310,040
Lead medical safety strategy and oversight for assigned pharmaceutical compounds across development and postmarketing phases, managing benefit-risk evaluations and regulatory submissions. Suited for physicians with pharmacovigilance experience who want to direct patient safety strategy at a major pharmaceutical company.
Listed on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Clinical Sciences, Oncology
Moderna
Full-time · $183,800 – $330,300
This role leads clinical development strategy and execution for oncology studies at a biotechnology company, overseeing data quality, regulatory compliance, and study operations from early to late phases. It suits experienced clinical scientists with advanced degrees and deep oncology expertise who can drive complex programs across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Listed on Moderna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Executive Director, Clinical Development (MD), Inflammation and Immunology
Gilead Sciences
Full-time · United States - California - Foster City · $349,010 – $451,660
This role leads clinical development strategy and execution for inflammation and immunology programs at Gilead, managing complex multi-indication portfolios from early phase through Phase 3 trials. It suits experienced physician-scientists with strong regulatory and drug development backgrounds who can lead cross-functional teams and represent programs to health authorities.
Listed on Gilead Sciences’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr. Principal Scientist (Sr. Director) - Regulatory Liaison
Merck
Full-time · $190,800 – $300,300
A senior regulatory leadership role managing global approval strategies for cardiovascular and metabolic drugs from development through market launch. This suits experienced regulatory scientists who have led complex submissions with multiple indications and want to shape product strategy while working directly with FDA and international health authorities.
Listed on Merck’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Director, Global Regulatory Lead Neuroscience
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · $226,750 – $313,460
A senior regulatory leadership role at a major pharmaceutical company guiding the development and commercialization of neuroscience drugs globally. This position suits experienced regulatory professionals with scientific backgrounds who can navigate complex drug development, interface with health authorities, and lead strategic initiatives across multiple markets.
Listed on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Development, Early Phase
Moderna
$210,900 – $379,200
Lead oncology clinical development strategy and execution for mRNA-based immunotherapies at an early-phase stage, working across cross-functional teams to design studies, develop regulatory submissions, and bring precision medicines to patients. This role suits experienced medical oncologists or hematologists with proven leadership in biopharmaceutical drug development who thrive in fast-paced environments.
Listed on Moderna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr Manager, Corporate Development
Gilead Sciences
Full-time · United States - California - Foster City · $169,320 – $219,120
This role leads strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisitions for Gilead's oncology, virology, and inflammation programs, collaborating across research, clinical, and commercial functions. It suits experienced professionals from biotech, pharma, consulting, or finance who understand drug development and can manage complex negotiations and cross-functional initiatives.
Listed on Gilead Sciences’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Scientist, Regulatory Liaison
Merck
Full-time · $173,200 – $272,600
This role leads global regulatory strategy for vaccine and infectious disease products, serving as the primary regulatory contact between the company, FDA, and international agencies throughout drug development and commercialization. It suits experienced scientists with strong command of pharmaceutical regulation and the ability to work independently on complex, multi-indication programs.
Listed on Merck’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Drug Development
Measured from the 19 open roles that name Drug Development — not from a curated list.
- Regulatory Affairs5 roles26.3%
- Clinical Trials4 roles21.1%
- Regulatory Compliance3 roles15.8%
Roles that use Drug Development
Employers hiring for Drug Development
5 in total, most open roles first.
- Merck9 roles
- Bristol Myers Squibb5 roles
- Gilead Sciences2 roles
- Moderna2 roles
- Biogen1 role
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.