VP Research Operations+59% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Laboratory Operations. 23% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · science_communication
Where does a Director of Science Communication 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.
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Research Administration+59% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Sponsored Programs. 23% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Research & Development+59% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Research. 20% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Director of Laboratory Operations+11% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Director of Science Communication go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Sponsored Programs+11% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Director of Science Communication go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of PMO+0% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Director of Science Communication go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there