4. Medical scientists: Medical scientists conduct research, in order to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application.  They analyze data and present findings. They are also required to examine and determine the effect of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels. Specifically top skills required in this profession are mathematics, science and thought-processing. You can easily bag a total pay package of 193, 166 - 1, 179, 254 per annum, if you opt to become a medical scientist.