Vivarium Manager+28% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
82% of observed moves out of Preclinical Scientist go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · preclinical_research
Where does a Preclinical Scientist go next?
11 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.
Management path
Senior MSL+120% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Vivarium Manager. 8% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Pharmacovigilance Manager+88% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Vivarium Manager. 8% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Comparative Medicine+146% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Vivarium Manager. 53% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Cell Therapy Scientist+24% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
9% of observed moves out of Preclinical Scientist go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Medical Affairs Associate-2% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
9% of observed moves out of Preclinical Scientist go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there