VP Research Administration+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
84% of observed moves out of Director of Sponsored Programs go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · research_administration
Where does a Director of Sponsored Programs go next?
6 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
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Research & Development+43% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Research. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Director, Marine Science-8% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Sponsored Programs go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director, Structural Biology+20% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Sponsored Programs go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of PMO-10% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Sponsored Programs go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there