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How much do pharmaceutical labeling jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmaceutical labeling in the United States is $19.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pharmaceutical Labeling job?

A Pharmaceutical Labeling job involves creating, reviewing, and ensuring compliance of labels and packaging materials for medications. This includes regulatory requirements, dosage instructions, safety warnings, and product descriptions. Professionals in this role collaborate with regulatory affairs, quality control, and manufacturing teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with health authority guidelines. Attention to detail and knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations are essential.

What are some typical challenges faced in a Pharmaceutical Labeling role?

Professionals in Pharmaceutical Labeling often navigate complex and frequently changing regulatory requirements, which requires constant attention to detail and up-to-date knowledge. Balancing input and feedback from multiple teams—regulatory, medical, legal, and marketing—can be challenging, particularly under tight submission timelines. Additionally, ensuring global labeling consistency and maintaining clear communication across international teams can add complexity. Overcoming these challenges is crucial to delivering compliant, accurate labeling that supports both product approval and patient safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pharmaceutical Labeling position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Pharmaceutical Labeling, you need a solid understanding of regulatory guidelines (such as FDA and EMA), attention to detail, and experience with technical writing or documentation—often coupled with a scientific or pharmacy-related degree. Familiarity with labeling software, document management systems, and regulatory submission platforms is highly desirable, as are certifications in regulatory affairs. Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills are important for managing cross-functional input and meeting tight deadlines. These competencies ensure that drug labeling is accurate, compliant, and contributes to patient safety and product success.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Labeling job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,139 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Associate Director, Global Labeling Strategy Lead

Merck Group

Billerica, MA • On-site

$134K - $202K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Work Location: Billerica, Massachusetts
Shift:
Department: HC-RD-RPO TA Oncology / ImmunoOncology
Recruiter: Sarah Ellis
This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.
Your Role:
The Associate Director of Global Labeling / Labeling Product Lead (LPL) ensures globally harmonized product labeling in close collaboration with cross-functional labeling product teams by leading the creation and maintenance of Company Core Data Sheets (CCDS), regional labeling documents including US/EU product information (PIs), and global packaging text in compliance with regulatory standards. The LPL supports country regulatory affairs (CRA) in creating national product information (NPI) ensuring consistency with the CCDS or a reference label. The LPL is the subject matter expert on labeling-related health authority queries and may also develop target product labeling content for development products.
Location: This is a hybrid, 3x/week in office position based in Billerica, MA
Key Accountabilities:
  • Create and maintain global CCDS in collaboration with product teams to serve as the basis for worldwide harmonized labeling. In some cases, maintain RSI to represent company position.
  • Manage the creation and maintenance, review and approval of US and EU PIs ensuring consistency with the CCDS.
  • Lead cross-functional labeling team, prepare for and present proposals to the Labeling Senior Management Board, and secure internal approval of labeling content.
  • Oversee and support implementation of CCDS content into local PIs.
  • Coordinate and respond to labeling inquiries from health authorities and participate in regulatory negotiations.
  • Lead the development of target product labeling content for development products, as needed.
  • Provide competitive labeling analyses and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and regional labeling requirements.
  • Develop/contribute to labeling-related process documents and guidelines, propose company comments on regulatory initiatives, and drive cross-functional labeling initiatives.
  • Train product labeling teams on labeling processes, guide other labeling experts on life-cycle management, and cultivate relationships with regulatory professionals, associations, and authorities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in science or health-related discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience with 3+ years of relevant Regulatory Affairs Labeling experience
  • Deep knowledge and application of labeling requirements in the US/EU

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MS, PharmD, MBA)
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), SharePoint and regulatory systems (e.g., EDMS)
  • Meticulous in reviewing regulatory documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge and application of labeling requirements in global countries including Japan and China
  • Knowledge of global drug-development and life-cycle management regulations

Pay Range for this position: $134,200 - 202,200
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other prequisites. For more information click here.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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