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How much do observational research jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for observational research in the United States is $22.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an observational research professional do?

An Observational Research job involves studying behaviors, patterns, or outcomes without direct intervention, often in real-world settings. Researchers analyze data from sources like surveys, medical records, or natural environments to identify trends and insights. This role is commonly found in healthcare, social sciences, and market research. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in statistical tools are typically required.

What skills and qualifications are needed for observational research?

To thrive in Observational Research, you need strong analytical skills, a background in epidemiology or public health, and experience in designing and conducting real-world data studies. Familiarity with statistical software such as SAS or R, as well as certifications like Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), are commonly required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication enable successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are critical for ensuring accurate data collection, meaningful analysis, and impactful contributions to scientific and healthcare advancements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an observational research professional?

As an Observational Research professional, your daily responsibilities often include designing study protocols, collecting and analyzing real-world data, and ensuring data quality and compliance with regulatory standards. You may work closely with clinical teams, biostatisticians, and project managers to interpret findings and present results. Collaboration across departments and communication with external partners, such as academic institutions or healthcare providers, are also common. This role may require literature reviews, preparing study documentation, and contributing to publication efforts, offering a diverse and intellectually stimulating work environment.

What do observational researchers do in observational studies?

Observational researchers collect data by systematically watching and recording behaviors, events, or conditions without interference. They often use tools like checklists or video recordings and analyze the data to identify patterns or insights relevant to their study objectives.

What is observational research?

Observational research is a method used in jobs like observational research roles to gather data by directly watching and recording behaviors, events, or conditions without interference. It often involves skills in data collection, note-taking, and analysis, and can be conducted in natural or controlled environments to understand patterns or trends.
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Infographic showing various Observational Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,222 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Observational Research Senior Manager (Bone)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

$180 - $240/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like youโ€™re part of something bigger, itโ€™s because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionโ€”to serve patientsโ€”drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worldโ€™s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherโ€”researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Itโ€™s time for a career you can be proud of.

Observational Research Senior Manager - US Remote Live What you will do

Letโ€™s do this. Letโ€™s change the world. Are you searching for a new, dynamic opportunity working with multiple teams to generate real world evidence supporting a wide variety of business needs? If so, we invite you to explore Amgenโ€™s Center for Observational Research.

With a constantly growing demand for information from regulatory and reimbursement agencies, Observational Research (OR) is a critical component in drug development and commercialization. Amgenโ€™s Center for Observational Research (CfOR) partners with internal and external teams to generate real world evidence for multiple partners across the entire product lifecycle. We generate evidence to inform the frequency, distribution, clinical burden, natural history, and clinical course of disease, the design of clinical trials, health resource utilization, drug utilization patterns, and the safety and effectiveness of our medicines.

Letโ€™s do this. Letโ€™s change the world. In this vital role the Observational Research Senior Manager will be a member of the Bone team within CfOR, and will be responsible for gathering insights and building collaborations and capabilities to advance the generation, use, and dissemination of real-world evidence (RWE) related to disease state epidemiology, treatment patterns, and medication safety and effectiveness to enhance access and use of Amgenโ€™s medicines.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, generation and delivery of RWE evaluating the benefit:risk profile of medicines to facilitate regulatory decision-making and fulfill regulatory requirements across the globe.
  • Collaborate in the integrated evidence generation plan to align the conceptualization and design of RWE studies to the strategies and priorities of cross-functional partners.
  • Negotiate with cross-functional partners and enhance the use of RWE that can substitute for and/or complement interventional studies to reduce the time and cost of drug development, and answer key business questions.
  • Facilitate the dissemination of RWE through publications, congress presentations, trainings, and development of scientific/promotional resources targeting a broad base of external stakeholders
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative analytic methods, and leverage CfORโ€™s internal data and analytics capabilities and tools to enable rapid, scalable and reproducible RWE.
  • Contribute to CfORโ€™s mission in progressing innovative epidemiological methods and analytical capabilities to support CfORโ€™s leadership role within Amgen and across industry.
Win What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of related research and scientific experience

Or

Master's degree and 6 years of related research and scientific experience

Or

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related research and scientific experience

Or

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related research and scientific experience

Or

High School diploma / GED and 12 years of related research and scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subject with high observational research content.
  • Experience in the design, execution and analysis of observation research studies within Pharmaceutical and/or Public Health settings.
  • Experience in research to support drug development.
  • Experience working with secondary data systems including administrative claims, EMR and registries.
  • Experience in observational research project planning and management.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, weโ€™ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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