Is access to leadership roles contributing to the gender pay gap in the pharmaceutical sciences?

J Pharm Sci

Content Manager American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, United States. Electronic address:

Published: January 2025

AI Article Synopsis

  • There is a big difference in how much men and women get paid in the pharmaceutical sciences, which adds to the overall pay gap between genders.
  • The pay gap gets worse for women as they get further along in their careers.
  • To help fix this issue, organizations can change some of their processes, and women should take active steps to ensure they earn what they deserve.

Article Abstract

Gender disparity in the pharmaceutical sciences contributes to the overall gender pay gap. The gender pay inequity is worse at later career stages. Salary data for pharmaceutical scientists has been reviewed from both the American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) Salary Survey and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Pharmacy Faculty Demographics and Salaries report. We share some potential causes of the pay inequity, including implicit bias, pipeline issues, family responsibilities, and others. We suggest how organizations can put processes in place to help narrow the gender pay gap. Additionally, we share suggestions for how women must take a proactive role to ensure they reach their full potential and pay equity.

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