Clinical Research Director Salary in Houston, Texas

Clinical Research Director Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Clinical Research Director make in Houston, TX? The average Clinical Research Director salary in Houston, TX is $157,063 as of December 27, 2022, but the range typically falls between $134,017 and $178,551. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $134,017 10% $113,034 90% $198,113 75% $178,551 $157,063 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Clinical Research Director

Clinical Research Director directs and oversees the clinical research function for a healthcare organization. Develops research studies and creates standards and guidelines for clinical research services and programs. Being a Clinical Research Director ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, good clinical practice and FDA regulations. Requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Clinical Research Director typically reports to top management. The Clinical Research Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Clinical Research Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Clinical Research Director Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Houston, Texas

Clinical Research Director Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

Skills associated with Clinical Research Director: Clinical Data Analysis, Research and Development, Clinical Trial Management Software, Medical Writing ...More

Salary estimation for Clinical Research Director at companies like : BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLTN, FONAR CORP, QUORUM HEALTH CORP