Research Director Salary in Alexandria, VA

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How much does a Research Director make in Alexandria, VA? The average Research Director salary in Alexandria, VA is $221,892 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $199,837 and $245,606. 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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Research Director - Pacific Northwest Organic Center at Cascadian Farm

Rodale Institute - Rockport , WA

The Research Director is responsible for setting and implementing a vision for regenerative organic research and educational activities that elevate and meet the needs of farmers in the region at ...

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Director, Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development

Merck & Co. - Rahway , NJ

... R&D activities partnering across the network to enable process and formulation development.- In this position, the SMAR&D Director will set guidance, lead activities, and develop a team whose roles ...

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Director of Research & Development

Allura USA - Houston , TX

Director of Research & Development Location: Houston, TX Department: Technical Support Overview: This position is responsible for Product Development of moderately complex products, design and ...

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Director, Process Research and Development

Bachem - Torrance , CA

A brief overview The Director / Sr. Director of Process Research and Development is strongly experienced in Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis, specifically in Boc and Fmoc chemistry; and has some ...

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Research and Innovation Director

Phigenics - Reno , NV

Director of Research and Innovation Position Description (Full-Time) Company Summary: Phigenics provides independent expert guidance and advanced technologies to our clients to improve the efficiency ...

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(Sr.) Director, Research

Legend Biotech USA, Inc. - Piscataway , NJ

Legend Biotech is seeking a (Sr.) Director, Research as part of the US R&D team based in Piscataway, NJ. Role Overview This position plays a key role in Legend US Research. The selected candidate ...

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What does a Research Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Research Director

Create formal documentation of Advancement operating/gift acceptance policies and procedures and ensure/document annual review and editing of those policies/procedures.

February 03, 2023

Assist with assessment of allegations of misconduct, including identification of the specifics of the allegation of research misconduct in as much detail as possible, and determination of when the allegations warrant further inquiry.

March 07, 2023

Prepare and give invited oral presentations to scientific community, governmental decision-makers, private environmental groups and farmers on soil health management and assessment and other research topics as requested.

March 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Director in Alexandria, VA

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245606

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Director in Alexandria, VA. The base salary for Research Director ranges from $199,837 to $245,606 with the average base salary of $221,892. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $227,919 to $301,613 with the average total cash compensation of $262,059.

View Average Salary for Research Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$221,892	$199,837 - $245,606
Bonus	$40,167	$28,082 - $56,007
Total Pay	$262,059	$227,919 - $301,613

* 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.

Research Director Salary Near Alexandria, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Alexandria, VA
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,873 - $245,651	COMPARE TO Alexandria, VA
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,873 - $245,651	COMPARE TO Alexandria, VA
CITY, STATE Washington, DC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,873 - $245,651	COMPARE TO Alexandria, VA
CITY, STATE Reston, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,514 - $245,209	COMPARE TO Alexandria, VA
CITY, STATE Centreville, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,155 - $244,768	COMPARE TO Alexandria, VA
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,453 - $245,134	COMPARE TO Alexandria, VA

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About Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016, the population was estimated to be 155,810. Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C. Like the rest of Northern Virginia, as well as Central Maryland, modern Alexandria has been influenced by its proximity to the U.S. capital. It is largely populated by professionals working in the federal civil service, in the U.S. military, or for one of the many private...

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About Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016....More

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