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  1. Jobs at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

General Health Scientist Careers at CDER

Work for the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

What do General Health Scientists do at CDER?

The duties of a General Health Scientist at CDER differ by office. Opportunities may include:

  • Engaging in the multidisciplinary evaluation of the safety, efficacy, and substitutability of drugs consumed by the American people.
  • Reviewing abbreviated new drug applications and other types of submissions to support drug development and lifecycle issues that may relate to safety, efficacy, and substitutability of drug products.
  • Evaluating drug safety programs by applying the principles, concepts, tools, and methodology related to program evaluation, implementation, and analysis.
  • Compiling data to prepare and present briefings, presentations, and technical or scientific reports that convey relevant scientific data or clinical information to inform regulatory recommendations.
  • Conducting drug safety surveillance on adverse event and medication error reports to identify emerging safety signals and mitigation strategies.
  • Reviewing proposed proprietary medication names, labels/labeling, packaging, and human factor studies to identify, evaluate, and minimize the potential for medication errors for CDER-regulated products.
  • Applying expert knowledge and analytical expertise to identify solutions for controversial data interpretation between industry applicants and the review divisions within the FDA.

Related positions include:

How can I find a General Health Scientist position at CDER?

Available CDER positions are listed on USAJOBS and under the FDA 21st Century Cures Act Hiring Authority.

  1. Search USAJOBS by Keyword: CDER. You can filter your search by Agency: Food and Drug Administration and Series: 0601 - General Health Science.
  2. Visit We Are Hiring | FDA to find a current listing of opportunities utilizing the FDA 21st Century Cures Act Hiring Authority.

Where can I learn more about careers at the FDA?

For general information on working at the FDA and additional employment opportunities, visit: Jobs and Training at FDA.

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