Also called: MSL
A scientific expert (often a PhD or PharmD) who explains a company's research to top doctors—not a salesperson.
Drives to meet a leading cancer doctor to discuss new trial data, answers deep scientific questions, and brings feedback back to the company's research team.
Industry estimate including bonus.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PharmD, PhD, or MD is usually required.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Professional school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI summarizes studies for doctors; in-person scientific relationships with top physicians keep this role human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Speech or debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1042.
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