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Columbia University

Senior Director, Research

New York, NY · On-site

$195K - $275K/yr

Position Summary The Senior Director of Research is a key member of the senior leadership team of ... Applied Science) and with outside academic organizations. * Provide intellectual leadership and ...

The US Oncology Network

Dir, Research Ops

Roanoke, VA · On-site

Prepares research financial reports for the Executive director, Finance manager, Joint policy board ... Education/Training - Bachelor's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired ...

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How much do science director research jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for science director research in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Science Director Research vs Research Scientist?

AspectScience Director ResearchResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD), leadership experienceMaster's or PhD, specialized research skills
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, overseeing teamsHands-on research, data analysis, experimentation
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, biotech, pharma, corporate R&DUniversities, research labs, industry R&D

The main difference is that a Science Director Research typically holds a leadership position, overseeing research projects and teams, while a Research Scientist focuses on conducting experiments and data analysis. Both roles require advanced degrees, but the director role emphasizes strategic planning and management.

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Associate Director, Research Security

Associate Director, Research Security

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Purdue University rating

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Associate Director, Research Security
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Research Security will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day operational activities of Purdue's research security program and developing agile and responsive responses to university initiatives to allow researchers to compliantly engage internationally in a highly dynamic environment. This position will have oversight of the research security training and certification, including developing procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations, as well as sponsoring agency policies and procedures related to research security. As a member of the Research Security and Export Controls Leadership team, along with the Senior Director of Research Security and Export Controls and the Associate Director of Export Controls, the Associate Director of Research Security will assist in making strategic decisions for Purdue's broader Research Security and Export Controls approach.
While on site is preferred, hybrid or remote will be considered for the right candidate.
What We're Looking For:
  • Master's degree
  • Three or more years of experience in research security compliance and/or higher education compliance operations
  • Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of required education and related experience
  • Additional Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is required upon date of hire because this position must be eligible to evaluate information contractually restricted to U.S. Citizens by the U.S. Government
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills
  • Assumes personal responsibility for actions
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Highly thorough and dependable
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex federal, state, and university regulations and requirements pertaining to research security
  • Knowledge of NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 research security requirements, resulting federal agency reporting requirements, in addition to federal contracting requirements that are research security-adjacent

What Is Helpful:
  • PhD, or JD
  • Experience in research compliance, research administration, and/or higher education

What We Want You To Know:
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check is required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately
  • Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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