If you’re thinking about pursuing a career in science and you want to know which positions offer the highest salaries, here are 5 of the UK’s best paid science jobs:
- Director of Regulatory Affairs - Average UK salary: £80,000
- Microbiologist - Average UK salary: £73,131
- Clinical Research Manager- Average UK salary: £60,000
- Software engineer - Average UK salary: £50,515
- Gene therapist - Average UK salary: £50,000
Keep reading to find out if any of these roles are suited to you. Your dream career could be in this list!
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Average UK salary: £80,000
A regulatory affairs career centres around all regulatory procedures relating to the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products.
As a director of regulatory affairs, your responsibilities will include managing a team of regulatory affairs officers, developing global strategies for various medical devices and reviewing protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
Microbiologist
Average UK salary: £73,131
As a microbiologist you’ll spend a lot of your time studying and assessing microscopic organisms to better understand them and potentially diagnose and/or prevent various diseases. This might include testing patient samples to look for infections and inspecting food and drink manufacturing environments to maintain health and safety standards.
Clinical Research Manager
Average UK salary: £60,000
As a clinical research manager, it’s your job to carry out suitable audit procedures to ensure that clinical trials are properly monitored. You will have the responsibility of preparing protocols and case report forms, as well as approving ethics committees.
Software engineer
Average UK salary: £50,515
As a software engineer your day-to-day tasks might include developing software system requirements and designing and maintaining software for scientific instrumentation. You will also likely work across multiple departments including manufacturing, technical support and marketing sales, among others.
Gene therapist
Average UK salary: £50,000
As a gene therapist your work will contribute to the treating of genetic disorders. To ‘treat’ these disorders, gene therapists will develop technologies to actually alter the DNA of their patients.
Gene therapy is a broad term that houses lots of different roles. How much you earn will depend heavily on your experience, but a well-experienced, senior gene therapist can earn upwards of £100,000 a year!
Relocating to the US for your pharmaceutical career
If you'll be relocating to the US from another country, you may need a work visa.
The specific type of visa you need will depend on your country of origin, the company's needs and whether the employment is permanent or a temporary assignment. Your prospective employer will discuss this with you.
If you're looking for a career in the pharma industry, HRS can help! We work with top pharmaceutical employers on both sides of the Atlantic to find the right people for a range of different roles. Use the links below to browse the latest vacancies, or enquire now for more information.
