Director of Clinical Research
Quick Facts
Median Salary$204,551
Most Common EducationPh.D. or professional degree
Projected 10-Year GrowthN/A
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What They Do
A Director of Clinical Research is responsible for the overall research strategy of an organization undertaking clinical trials, usually pharmacological drug testing.
Core Tasks:
- Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
- Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
- Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
- Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
- Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
- Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
- Prepare project proposals.
- Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
- Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.
- Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
- Conduct own research in field of expertise.
- Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.
- Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.
What to expect as a Director of Clinical Research
1Earn a Ph.D. or professional degree
63% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
326 openings for Directors of Clinical Research
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