Careers in Healthcare & Medicine
Three hundred and eighty-three careers across medical practice, nursing, allied health, public health, mental health, and the clinical and laboratory work that keeps healthcare systems running. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 7 of 8 for Healthcare & Medicine.
383 careers in Healthcare & Medicine, page 7 of 8
Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access Analyst
Master's in Health Economics, Business, or Pharmacy · $105,000
Develops pricing strategies and market access plans for pharmaceutical products, analyzing payer landscapes,…
Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences · $110,000
Develops and optimizes chemical and biological manufacturing processes for drug substances, scaling from bench to pilot…
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Writer / Medical Writer
Ph.D. or Master's in Life Sciences · $95,000
Prepares regulatory submission documents, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and scientific publications…
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Business · $95,000
Promotes and sells pharmaceutical products to physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare institutions, providing product…
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Develops and tests new drugs and therapies, ensuring their safety and efficacy through rigorous research and…
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred · $105,000
Manages the end-to-end supply chain for pharmaceutical products including cold chain logistics, demand forecasting,…
Pharmacists
Doctoral Degree · $137,480
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about…
Pharmacoeconomist
Ph.D. in Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, or Epidemiology · $120,000
Conducts economic evaluations of pharmaceutical interventions including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget…
Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Pharm.D. or Ph.D. in Pharmacogenomics, Genetics, or Pharmacology · $110,000
Applies pharmacogenomic knowledge to personalize drug therapy, interpreting genetic test results to optimize medication…
Pharmacokineticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $155,000
Analyzes the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs to optimize dosing strategies and improve…
Pharmacometrician / PK-PD Scientist
Ph.D. in Pharmacometrics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Applied Mathematics · $135,000
Applies mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supporting…
Pharmacovigilance Manager
Master's Degree · $128,000
Oversee the pharmacovigilance system, ensuring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products, managing adverse event…
Pharmacy Aides
High School Diploma · $37,000
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May…
Pharmacy Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $43,460
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and…
Phlebotomists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $43,660
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the…
Phlebotomy Supervisor / Lab Operations Manager
Associate's or Bachelor's in Healthcare; Phlebotomy certification · $55,000
Manages phlebotomy teams and laboratory operations, overseeing specimen collection workflows, staff training, quality…
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist Aides
High School Diploma · $34,520
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or…
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists to help patients…
Physical Therapist Assistants
Associate's Degree · $65,510
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws,…
Physical Therapists
Doctoral Degree · $101,020
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase…
Physical Therapy Aide
High School Diploma · $34,520
Assists physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in providing patient care. Prepares treatment areas,…
Physical Therapy Assistant
Associate's Degree · $63,000
Assists physical therapists in providing patient care, implementing treatment plans, and documenting progress. Guides…
Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
Master's Degree · $120,000
Physician Assistants specializing in dermatology diagnose and treat skin conditions, perform minor surgical procedures,…
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Master's Degree · $120,000
Physician Assistants specializing in orthopedics work alongside orthopedic surgeons, providing diagnostic, therapeutic,…
Physician Assistant (PA)
Master's Degree · $133,260
Examine patients, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as part of a healthcare team.…
Physician Assistants
Master's Degree · $133,260
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete…
Physicians, Pathologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $97,272
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
Podcaster
High School Diploma · $60,000
Creates, produces, and hosts audio content in a serialized format, often distributed online. This involves…
Podiatrists
Doctoral Degree · $152,800
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Post-Production Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,000
Assists post-production teams with organizing footage, managing media, and preparing projects for editing. This role…
Preventive Medicine Physicians
Post-Doctoral Training · $78,140
Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or…
Print Journalist
Bachelor's degree · $50,000
Print journalists research, write, and edit news stories, articles, and features for newspapers, magazines, and online…
Prosthodontists
Post-Doctoral Training · $126,050
Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for…
Psychiatric Aides
Some College · $41,590
Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May…
Psychiatric Technicians
Some College · $42,590
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or…
Psychiatrists
Post-Doctoral Training · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Public Health Director / Commissioner
Master's degree (MPH/MD/DrPH) · $150,000
Leads a public health department at the local, county, or state level, overseeing disease surveillance, health…
Public Health Educator
Master's Degree · $65,000
Develops and implements health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases within…
Pulmonologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, and lung…
Quality Assurance Manager (Pharma / GMP)
Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Engineering; Master's preferred · $105,000
Oversees quality management systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, and EMA…
Quality Assurance Specialist (Medical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures that medical devices meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.…
Quality Control Specialist (Pharma)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Conduct tests, analyze raw materials and finished products, and document results to ensure pharmaceutical products meet…
Radiation Oncologist
Doctorate or Professional Degree · $585,000
Treat cancer using radiation therapy by assessing patients, confirming diagnoses, developing personalized treatment…
Radiation Oncologist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Assist radiation oncologists and therapists in providing patient care, preparing treatment rooms, and maintaining…
Radiation Therapists
Associate's Degree · $101,990
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and…
Radiochemist / Nuclear Pharmacist
Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, or Pharm.D. with nuclear pharmacy specialization · $105,000
Synthesizes and quality-controls radioactive compounds for diagnostic imaging and targeted radiotherapy, working with…
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Associate's Degree · $77,660
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research…
Radiologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $97,272
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging…
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analyst
Master's or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Economics · $105,000
Analyzes real-world data from electronic health records, claims databases, and registries to generate evidence on drug…