Skill
Pharmacology
Healthcare and Medical
Pharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with how drugs interact with living systems, including their mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, and side effects. It is a core subject for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and researchers involved in drug development and clinical care.
Pharmacology in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open roles requiring Pharmacology (4)
Advanced Practice Nurse - Anesthesiology/Pain Clinic
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Durham, NC · $129,352 – $187,512
This role is a Nurse Practitioner in an anesthesia and pain management clinic within the Veterans Affairs system, caring for a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions. It suits advanced practice nurses with current certification and prescriptive authority who want to provide evidence-based care within a structured federal healthcare environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Senior Principal Scientist, Pharmacokinetics
Merck
Full-time · South San Francisco, CA · $194,100 – $305,600
This role leads drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) strategy for an established pharma company's conjugate and novel modality programs, requiring someone with 12+ years of deep expertise in translational pharmacology and the ability to manage scientific teams across discovery and development.
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 ↗
Director, Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
Merck
Full-time · South San Francisco, CA · $214,100 – $337,000
A scientific leadership role directing drug discovery research in obesity and metabolic diseases, requiring a Ph.D. or M.D. with deep expertise in metabolic biology and at least eight years of experience. This position suits accomplished researchers ready to manage discovery teams and translate complex biological insights into therapeutic opportunities.
Listed on Merck’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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