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