Director of Neuroscience+92% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Senior Neuroscientist go here (1,400 careers)
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · neuroscience
Where does a Senior Neuroscientist go next?
13 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
Specialist path
Director of Microbiology+22% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
10% of observed moves out of Senior Neuroscientist go here (210 careers)
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Virology Program Lead+34% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
10% of observed moves out of Senior Neuroscientist go here (210 careers)
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of PMO+5% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
8% of observed moves out of Senior Neuroscientist go here (180 careers)
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Virology+92% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Virology Program Lead. 8% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Research & Development+66% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Research. 7% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Data Management Lead+28% typical comp change · ~8.0y typical
reachable via Director of Microbiology. 3% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there