How much does a Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II make in San Francisco, CA? The average Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II salary in San Francisco, CA is $108,038 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $95,508 and $118,126. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II Salary $84,101 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II Salary $95,508 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II Salary $108,038 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II Salary $118,126 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II Salary $127,311 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Standard Operating Procedures: A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.

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Clinical Research: Clinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is different from clinical practice. In clinical practice established treatments are used, while in clinical research evidence is collected to establish a treatment.

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Oncology: Designing, constructing, and repairing dental prosthetics and restorative and orthodontic devices to help patients correct dental conditions.

Standard Operating Procedures 5.81%
Clinical Research 3.32%
Oncology 1.66%
Others 89.21%

Job Description for Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II

Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II is responsible for collecting, monitoring, processing, and distributing adverse event reports and information queries for investigational and marketed products. Reviews safety and medical information for the assigned products, including safety components of protocols and studies for assigned drugs. Being a Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II, the first career path typically starts with a Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist III position, and then progresses to Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist IV.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Patient Safety Specialist position, and then progresses to Patient Safety Manager.

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Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II, the highest Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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