Director of Biology+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
90% of observed moves out of Senior Scientist go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers64% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · biotech
Where does a Senior Scientist go next?
8 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 Clinical Operations+22% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Biology. 9% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of PMO+5% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Biology. 7% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Research+17% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Biology. 7% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers88% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Chief Scientific Officer+193% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Director of Biology. 58% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Director of Regulatory Affairs+29% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Biology. 9% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
VP Clinical Development+75% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Trial Manager. 2% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate480 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Clinical Trial Manager-9% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
10% of observed moves out of Senior Scientist go here (480 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate480 careers92% of observed exits move upward from there