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PIRE

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Beltsville, MD · Remote

$290K - $360K/yr

PIRE is seeking applicants who have proven leadership, research and relevant executive management experience and skills. The new CEO must be comfortable in the role as a "servant leader," meaning ...

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$180K - $300K/yr

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How much do chief executive manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief executive manager in the United States is $158,380.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $185,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Chief Executive Managers?

Chief Executive Managers are senior leaders responsible for overseeing the overall operations and direction of an organization. They set strategic goals, make major corporate decisions, and ensure that the company's resources are used effectively to achieve its objectives. Chief Executive Managers also represent the organization to stakeholders, manage executive teams, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Their leadership shapes the company's culture, growth, and long-term success.

Which is higher CEO or MD?

In most organizations, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is higher than the Managing Director (MD). The CEO is typically the top executive responsible for overall strategy and decision-making, while the MD often manages daily operations and reports to the CEO. The specific hierarchy can vary by country and company structure, but generally, the CEO holds a higher position.

What is the difference between Chief Executive Manager vs Chief Operating Officer?

AspectChief Executive ManagerChief Operating Officer
Primary RoleOversees overall company strategy and executive decisionsManages daily operations and implements strategies
Required CredentialsTypically advanced degrees in business or management, leadership experienceSimilar credentials, with emphasis on operational expertise
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, boardrooms, strategic meetingsOperational sites, management teams, departmental oversight
Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, corporate governancePrevalent in organizations focusing on operational efficiency

The Chief Executive Manager focuses on strategic leadership and overall company vision, while the Chief Operating Officer handles daily operations and execution. Both roles require strong leadership and management skills, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Executive Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Executive Manager, you need strategic leadership abilities, extensive business acumen, and typically an advanced degree such as an MBA. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial management tools, and industry-specific certifications like Certified Manager (CM) are valuable. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for steering organizational growth and managing diverse teams. These competencies enable effective vision-setting, operational excellence, and sustained organizational success.

What are some common challenges faced by Chief Executive Managers when aligning organizational strategy across diverse departments?

Chief Executive Managers often encounter challenges in ensuring that each department's goals and processes are fully aligned with the overarching organizational strategy. This requires frequent cross-departmental communication and a clear articulation of the company's vision. Differences in departmental priorities, resource allocation, and communication styles can create silos, making alignment difficult. Successful Chief Executive Managers address these challenges by fostering a collaborative culture, setting up regular strategy meetings, and implementing performance metrics that reinforce unified objectives.
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Infographic showing various Chief Executive Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $158,380 per year, or $76.1 per hour.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

PIRE

Beltsville, MD • Remote

$290K - $360K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is seeking a nationally respected Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide our multisite, mission-driven research institute addressing some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. In existence for over a half century, PIRE is a non-profit public health research organization with five (5) centers across the United States and a diverse portfolio of grants and contracts primarily funded by federal, state, and local funding sources. PIRE is seeking applicants who have proven leadership, research and relevant executive management experience and skills.

The new CEO must be comfortable in the role as a “servant leader,” meaning that PIRE values inclusive decision making. The CEO is expected to listen broadly, communicate clearly and effectively, decide decisively, and accept accountability for institutional outcomes. The CEO works collaboratively on a regular basis with Center Directors to facilitate the work of scientists and staff. The CEO also works regularly with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on fiscal matters to ensure optimal stewardship of PIRE’s resources. The CEO is responsible for operational, financial, administrative, and legal activities of the Institute. This includes strategic pursuit of new funding, public relations, marketing, fundraising, and networking opportunities.

The CEO is expected to have a Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or equivalent terminal degree with 10 or more years of senior leadership experience as a Senior Scientist or Senior Director of projects of significant size, staffing, and duration, as well as excellent communication skills and prior executive management experience.

PIRE is rooted in and guided by a set of principles including inclusivity, beneficence, fairness, respect, transparency, and equality. These values are reflected in all aspects of PIRE’s operations, programs, policies, and commitments internally and with our partners. Furthermore, its programs and projects are largely investigator-driven and -initiated. However, PIRE is also at a key inflection point. The next CEO will need to provide leadership to help modernize infrastructure, advance multi-center collaboration and alignment, further the diversification of funding and resources, and position the Institute for long term sustainability in an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing funding environment.

PIRE is led by an active Board of Directors consisting of 7 external and 4 internal staff directors. The Board is responsible for the recruitment and hiring of the next CEO.

Building on an impressive history of accomplishments, the CEO will have an opportunity to articulate and implement a vision for the future of PIRE and, working with distinguished PIRE scientists and the Board, to lead the organization into the future.

Salary Range: $290,000 - $360,000 per year

Benefits Overview:

  • 6 weeks of accrued Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Defined employer contribution Retirement Plan
  • Employer paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment of $100k
  • Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

To Apply for This Position

If you are interested in a CEO position that presents a unique opportunity and challenges, visit www.pire.org/pire-ceo-search/ for additional information and to upload the following documents:

  1. Current curriculum vitae
  2. A one-page, single-spaced description of why PIRE should consider you for the CEO position AND why you are specifically interested in being the leader of an organization such as PIRE; and
  3. A statement (no more than one page) of your approach to and philosophy of leadership, including your approach to problem solving, especially in a constantly changing research and funding environment.

Company Description

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is a nationally respected multisite, mission-driven research institute addressing some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time.