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Pharmaceutical R&D Scientists
Professionals who apply scientific knowledge to discover, develop, test, and manufacture new medications.
research.comPharmaceutical R&D scientists work early in the medication lifecycle, typically within laboratories, research teams, clinical development groups, manufacturing organizations, or regulatory settings. Unlike pharmacists, who focus on dispensing and patient advice, these scientists focus on the identification and design of new molecules or compounds to treat or prevent diseases.