Head of Science Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Head of Science make in Washington, DC? The average Head of Science salary in Washington, DC is $58,197 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45,464 and $71,433. 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 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 Sales

Next Level Strategies - Berkeley , CA

Head of Sales Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000/annually Location: Hybrid About ... Interface with science team to ensure customers are happy with their purchases straight out of the ...

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Head of Clinical Studies (Director/Senior Director/Vice President)

Curve Biosciences - San Mateo , CA

We are looking for a head of clinical studies to advance our clinical development and operations ... Your expertise in site monitoring, data science and project management will shepherd our clinical ...

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Vice President and Head of Business Development

SystImmune - Redmond , WA

As the Vice President and Head of Business Development , you will be a key driver in shaping ... This role combines business acumen, scientific understanding, and team management to unlock the ...

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Head of Population Health Ops & Strategy

Pair Team - San Francisco , CA

Pair Team collects $9M for Medicaid-based care About the Opportunity As Pair Team's Head of ... Clinical, Product and Data Science teams to discover and execute on new value-based care ...

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Head of Robotics

Cypress HCM - San Francisco , CA

Head of Robotics Location : San Francisco, CA | Open to relocation or remote in the U.S. with ... Leading and mentoring a team of engineers and scientists to design, develop, and test advanced ...

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What does a Head of Science do?

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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.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head of Science in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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45464

71433

58197

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50240

78800

64313

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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Head of Science ranges from $45,464 to $71,433 with the average base salary of $58,197. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,240 to $78,800 with the average total cash compensation of $64,313.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,197	$45,464 - $71,433
Bonus	$6,116	$4,776 - $7,367
Total Pay	$64,313	$50,240 - $78,800

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,472 - $71,446	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,472 - $71,446	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,472 - $71,446	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,377 - $71,296	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,472 - $71,446	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,472 - $71,446	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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