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Director, Drug Safety insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings43All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$213,88637 eligible salary records
Employer names31Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$200,000–$243,110Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2016: 2 filings16FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 4 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 4 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2024: 7 filings24FY 2025: 8 filings25FY 2026: 3 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*3 filings$218,451 median · n=3

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$200k–$225kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 37 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Director, Drug Safety Operations6
$245,000 median · n=5 eligible
Associate Director, Drug Safety And Pharmacovigilance4
$200,000 median · n=4 eligible
Associate Medical Director, Drug Safety4
$205,823 median · n=4 eligible
Director, Drug Safety4
$214,216 median · n=3 eligible
Associate Director, Drug Safety3
$181,000 median · n=2 eligible
Associate Director, Drug Safety Quality Management2
$184,872 median · n=2 eligible
Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Scientist2
$237,500 median · n=2 eligible
Executive Director, Drug Safety Ops, Standards & Compliance2
$282,476 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
South San Francisco, CA6
$200,000 median · n=6 eligible
Cambridge, MA4
$198,500 median · n=4 eligible
Stamford, CT4
$244,226 median · n=4 eligible
Alameda, CA3
$275,000 median · n=3 eligible
Princeton, NJ3
$212,108 median · n=2 eligible
Waltham, MA3
$235,000 median · n=3 eligible
Redwood City, CA2
$271,193 median · n=2 eligible
San Francisco, CA2
$174,845 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
86.0%Certified LCAs
Certified37 86.0%
Certified - Withdrawn6 14.0%

Denominator: all 43 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Exelixis, Inc4
$232,849 median · n=4 eligible
Tricida Inc.4
$200,000 median · n=4 eligible
Biogen, Inc.3
$202,000 median · n=3 eligible
Purdue Pharma L.P.3
$270,000 median · n=3 eligible
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.3
$212,108 median · n=2 eligible
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc.2
$226,096 median · n=1 eligible
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.2
$237,500 median · n=2 eligible
Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2
$207,979 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$213,886Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$178,878
25th percentile$200,000
Median (50th)$213,886
75th percentile$243,110
90th percentile$275,000

n=37 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

43 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Knoa Pharma LLCAssociate Medical Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$218,451.2 /yr

I-200-26138-921578
Reported wage: $218,451.2 / year
Annualized: $218,451
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-10-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Stamford, CT05/18/202611/01/2026
Alkermes, Inc.Associate Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$187,000 /yr

I-200-26014-559949
Reported wage: $187,000–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $187,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-22
Employment end: 2029-03-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waltham, MA01/14/202603/16/2026
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Filing details

$235,000 /yr

I-200-25308-370608
Reported wage: $235,000 / year
Annualized: $235,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-14
Employment end: 2028-11-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waltham, MA11/04/202511/12/2025
Purdue Pharma L.P.Associate Medical Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$209,646.07 /yr

I-200-25204-195274
Reported wage: $209,646.07 / year
Annualized: $209,646
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-30
Employment end: 2028-11-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Stamford, CT07/23/202511/14/2025
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Filing details

$240,000 /yr

I-200-25203-192081
Reported wage: $240,000 / year
Annualized: $240,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-29
Employment end: 2028-08-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waltham, MA07/22/202508/11/2025
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$214,216 /yr

I-200-25174-120475
Reported wage: $214,216 / year
Annualized: $214,216
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-30
Employment end: 2028-12-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Princeton, NJ06/23/202512/23/2025
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Executive Director, Drug Safety Physician

Filing details

$305,000 /yr

I-200-25023-638178
Reported wage: $305,000–$363,000 / year
Annualized: $305,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-30
Employment end: 2028-01-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Carlsbad, CA01/23/202501/27/2025
Ideaya Biosciences Inc.Director, Drug Safety Operations/Science And Compliance

Filing details

$206,190 /yr

I-200-25014-617742
Reported wage: $206,190–$256,190 / year
Annualized: $206,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-22
Employment end: 2028-02-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

South San Francisco, CA01/14/202502/03/2025
Corcept Therapeutics, IncMedical Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$227,386 /yr

I-200-24339-518485
Reported wage: $227,386–$310,960.08 / year
Annualized: $227,386
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-11
Employment end: 2028-01-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Redwood City, CA12/04/202401/06/2025
Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Director, Drug Safety Operations

Filing details

$207,979 /yr

I-200-24281-390349
Reported wage: $207,979–$236,213 / year
Annualized: $207,979
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-15
Employment end: 2027-10-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

La Jolla, CA10/07/202410/21/2024
Fortrea Inc.Executive Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$213,886 /yr

I-200-24270-367934
Reported wage: $213,886–$217,953 / year
Annualized: $213,886
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-03
Employment end: 2027-10-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Durham, NC09/26/202410/07/2024
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc.Medical Director, Drug Safety Surveillance

Filing details

$252,331 /yr

I-200-21273-617946
Reported wage: $252,331–$330,000 / year
Annualized: $252,331
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-30
Employment end: 2025-03-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Brisbane, CA09/30/202103/25/2022
Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Sr. Manager/Associate Director, Drug Safety Operations

Filing details

$157,435 /yr

I-200-24236-291289
Reported wage: $157,435–$180,000 / year
Annualized: $157,435
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-13
Employment end: 2027-09-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Newbury Park, CA08/23/202409/09/2024
Biogen Inc.Medical Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$206,000 /yr

I-200-24240-296951
Reported wage: $206,000–$309,000 / year
Annualized: $206,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-04
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cambridge, MA08/27/202410/01/2024
Exelixis, IncDirector, Drug Safety Operations

Filing details

$275,000 /yr

I-200-24234-284271
Reported wage: $275,000 / year
Annualized: $275,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-28
Employment end: 2027-09-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alameda, CA08/21/202409/09/2024
Exelixis, IncDirector, Drug Safety Operations

Filing details

$275,000 /yr

I-200-24233-280001
Reported wage: $275,000 / year
Annualized: $275,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-27
Employment end: 2027-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alameda, CA08/20/202409/30/2024
Arrowhead PharmaceuticalsDirector, Drug Safety Operations

Filing details

$210,000 /yr

I-200-23251-332006
Reported wage: $210,000–$250,000 / year
Annualized: $210,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-05
Employment end: 2026-09-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA09/08/202309/25/2023
Tris Pharma, Inc.Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$237,453 /yr

I-200-24179-153069
Reported wage: $237,453–$273,113 / year
Annualized: $237,453
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-05
Employment end: 2027-07-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Monmouth Junction, NJ06/27/202407/08/2024
Purdue Pharma L.P.Executive Director, Drug Safety Ops, Standards & Compliance

Filing details

$294,951.25 /yr

I-200-23206-213252
Reported wage: $294,951.25 / year
Annualized: $294,951
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-01
Employment end: 2026-12-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Stamford, CT07/25/202312/14/2023
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc.Director, Drug Safety Operations

Filing details

$245,000 /yr

I-200-23083-877180
Reported wage: $245,000 / year
Annualized: $245,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-31
Employment end: 2026-04-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lawrenceville, NJ03/24/202304/03/2023
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$220,000 /yr

I-200-22350-644820
Reported wage: $220,000 / year
Annualized: $220,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-12-27
Employment end: 2025-12-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Princeton, NJ12/16/202212/23/2022
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Director, Drug Safety

Filing details

$210,000 /yr

I-200-22353-649307
Reported wage: $210,000 / year
Annualized: $210,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-12-27
Employment end: 2025-12-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Princeton, NJ12/19/202212/23/2022
Eli Lilly And CompanyExecutive Director, Drug Safety Physician

Filing details

$247,200 /yr

I-200-22311-573414
Reported wage: $247,200 / year
Annualized: $247,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-15
Employment end: 2025-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

South San Francisco, CA11/07/202201/01/2023
Blueprint Medicines CorporationAssociate Director, Drug Safety And Pharmacovigilance (Dspv)

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-22060-939559
Reported wage: $175,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-08
Employment end: 2025-03-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cambridge, MA03/01/202203/07/2022
Biomea Fusion, Inc.Executive Director, Drug Safety And Pharmacovigilance

Filing details

$315,000 /yr

I-200-22045-899618
Reported wage: $315,000 / year
Annualized: $315,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-02-22
Employment end: 2025-02-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Redwood City, CA02/14/202202/18/2022

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.