Clinical Project Manager+31% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Clinical Research Associate go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · clinical_research
Where does a Clinical Research Associate go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Clinical Trial Manager+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Clinical Research Associate go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers92% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Clinical Operations+125% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Project Manager. 16% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Principal Scientist+61% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Trial Manager. 2% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers96% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Clinical Development+224% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Trial Manager. 6% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Scientist, Biotech+44% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Project Manager. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Regulatory Affairs Specialist+38% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Project Manager. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there