Head of Research Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Head of Research make in Washington, DC? The average Head of Research salary in Washington, DC is $381,869 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $307,678 and $474,552. 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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Head of R&D / Coatings

Cypris Materials - San Francisco , CA

Cypris is looking for a motivated head of R&D / product - an expert in the formulation and application of inks and paints and driven by the opportunity to make a significant impact at the ground ...

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Head of Digital Innovation

Robbins Research International - San Diego , CA

Tony Robbins, Robbins Research International is the #1 personal development and peak performance ... Our Head of Digital Innovation will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's technology ...

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Executive Director, Head of Safety/Pharmacovigilance

Clinical Resource Network (CRN) - Carlsbad , CA

Position will lead as Deputy to Head of Safety and Pharmacovigilance Department with full oversight ... Research, Clinical Development in all phases of clinical trials * 10+ years' experience in patient ...

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Head of Marketing and Sales (Onsite)

Irvine Technology Corporation - Redwood City , CA

Head of Marketing and Sales (Onsite) We have an immediate need for a direct hire Head of Marketing ... You will drive product roadmap, lead market research, monitor trends, competitive activity, and ...

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Head of Customer Success, Support & Services

cohere.com - San Francisco , CA

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their ... Cohere seeks an experienced and passionate Head of Services, Customer Success & Support to lead our ...

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Head of Technical SEO and SEO Product Management

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As Head of Technical SEO & SEO Product Management at LawnStarter you will drive organic traffic ... Manage and optimize LawnStarter's SERP visibility through effective keyword research, content ...

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What does a Head of Research do?

Common responsibilities of a Head of Research

Drives and motivates team to test and deliver new approaches and business models to strengthen the portfolio, improve processes, and reward and retain talent.

December 12, 2022

Demonstrated ability to synthesize the evolving future of an industry, insights into consumer trends, and the business relevance to the enterprise into a concise senior-level strategic plan.

December 24, 2022

Understanding of Australian, Canadian, Japanese, and European regulatory requirements and differences in clinical practice patterns as they relate to clinical study design and execution.

February 10, 2023

Prepared for and participated in multiple regulatory authority meetings including product approval and post approval meetings in multiple jurisdictions.

March 01, 2023

Lead a group of technology and business analysts to analyze investment performance and risk data and develop analytics using emerging technologies and financial techniques such as portfolio construction/modeling/optimization, as well as other ares such as product development and operations.

March 12, 2023

Develop and review written business requirements, functional requirements and technical specification documents, including use cases, stories, workflows, screen mockups, non-functional requirements and related data analysis.

March 30, 2023

Provide strategic leadership for Medical Science Liaisons, publications, Medical Information, educational and research grants, investigator-initiated trials, medical document review, and medical support for commercial strategy.

April 15, 2023

Participate on and/or provide oversight for clinical study team activities, including asset teams, clinical subteams, clinical project teams and third party external vendor (CRO) teams.

April 20, 2023

Build relationships with key stakeholders ( Center For Observational Research, Global Medical Organization, Digital Health, TAs) and working collaboratively to find innovative solutions to study design and delivery.

April 22, 2023

Manage career development and performance of research staff, hire top talent and integrate new team members to maintain a strong team dynamic of respect, creativity and collaboration.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head of Research in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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307678

474552

381869

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

347452

719091

475913

What is the average salary for Head of Research in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Research in Washington, DC. The base salary for Head of Research ranges from $307,678 to $474,552 with the average base salary of $381,869. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $347,452 to $719,091 with the average total cash compensation of $475,913.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$381,869	$307,678 - $474,552
Bonus	$94,044	$39,773 - $244,539
Total Pay	$475,913	$347,452 - $719,091

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Head of Research Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $307,734 - $474,637	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $307,734 - $474,637	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $307,734 - $474,637	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $307,087 - $473,640	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $307,734 - $474,637	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $307,734 - $474,637	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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