Career Outlook

No matter where you want to practice, there is a high demand for individuals with a pharmacoeconomic background.


Why Pharmacoeconomics?

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Report

Growing 8% faster than other sectors

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment growth in the field of pharmacoeconomics to be 8% higher than the average sector. Read the full report for national employment numbers, wage statistics, and an interview with Juan-David Rueda, a global manager of health economics at a pharmaceutical company.

HealthEconomics.com, Global Salary Survey, 2024

Pharmaceutical HEOR — an in-demand field with high salaries

The average base salary for HEOR professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry is $177,500 according to a 2024 survey.

UF Alumni Statistics

58% of graduates are promoted within one year of graduation

81% of graduates are promoted within two years of graduation

Top Alumni Sectors

  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Consulting company
  • Managed care organization


“I absolutely believe that this degree helped me get promoted even before graduating. When I finished and was looking to move companies, I was able to secure a director level position with a higher salary. I moved from a regional Health Outcomes Liaison position with my previous employer to a National Heath Outcomes Liaison with GSK.”


-Parastoo Rezai, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS

National Health Outcomes, GSK

Common Roles in Pharmacoeconomics

  • Health Outcomes Liaison – Learn More
  • Research Scientist – Economics Modeling
  • Clinical Consultant
  • Health Economics Research (HEOR) Manager
  • Market Access Director – Learn More
  • Real-World Evidence Researcher
  • Health Care Outcomes Pharmacist
  • Pharmacoeconomics Specialist
  • Managed Care Scientific Liaison
  • Clinical Value & Outcomes Manager
  • Field Reimbursement Manager – Learn More

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