Head of Science Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Head of Science make in Boston, MA? The average Head of Science salary in Boston, MA is $58,499 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45,700 and $71,805. 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 Machine Learning

Hlx Life Sciences - Boston , MA

We're working with an emerging Biotech in Boston and helping them find a Head of Machine Learning ... The right candidate will have a background in Life Sciences, a PhD in computational science and ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Head of Flight Sciences

EOS Aircraft Inc - Bend , OR

Head of Flight Sciences Location : [Remote, with relocation to our new HQ in the next 9-12 months] About EOS Aircraft, Inc.: EOS Aircraft, Inc. is an innovative aviation company dedicated to ...

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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 ... Experience marketing a company whose solution is based on big data, data science or machine ...

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Head of Growth

StyleAI - San Francisco , CA

As the Head of Growth at StyleAI, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's expansion ... Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, data science, business, or a related field. - 2+ ...

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Head of Market Access

Meet - Redwood City , CA

... strategic Head of Market Access to join the leadership team. In this key role, you will be ... are or life sciences industry. * Proven track record of successful market access strategy ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Head of Engineering

Vendara (Formerly Choice Merchant Solutions) - Bellevue , WA

The Head of Engineering is responsible for acting as the head of the team working on the ... Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience * 7+ years industry ...

LinkedIn - 16 days ago

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Lead and oversee all facets of analytical development, including early molecule developabilty assessment, technology innovation, method development, transfer and lifecycle management, comparability, product characterization, molecular and structural elucidation, and analytical testing services.

January 16, 2023

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of faculty processes related to recruitment, appointment, retention, evaluation for promotion (and tenure if applicable), professional development, leaves, faculty awards and recognition.

January 23, 2023

Manage outsourced efficacy and IND-enabling animal studies (both non-GLP and GLP), including study design, placement, monitoring, data collection, data analysis and study reports.

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Average Salary Range for Head of Science in Boston, MA

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45700

71805

58499

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50496

79214

64635

What is the average salary for Head of Science 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 Science in Boston, MA. The base salary for Head of Science ranges from $45,700 to $71,805 with the average base salary of $58,499. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,496 to $79,214 with the average total cash compensation of $64,635.

View Average Salary for Head of Science as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,499	$45,700 - $71,805
Bonus	$6,136	$4,797 - $7,408
Total Pay	$64,635	$50,496 - $79,214

* 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 Science Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,932 - $72,170	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,932 - $72,170	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,932 - $72,170	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,932 - $72,170	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,932 - $72,170	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,932 - $72,170	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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