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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior research fellow in the United States is $86,269.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Research Fellow is an experienced researcher, typically holding a doctoral degree, who leads or supervises advanced research projects in academic, scientific, or industry settings. They often manage research teams, secure funding through grants, and contribute significantly to scholarly publications. Senior Research Fellows are recognized for their expertise and are responsible for mentoring junior staff and collaborating with other institutions. Their work plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and innovation within their field.

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As a Senior Research Fellow, you will typically lead independent research projects while also guiding junior researchers and postgraduate students. Your responsibilities may include drafting grant proposals, publishing research findings, and presenting at conferences. Collaboration is key; you’ll often work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to departmental meetings, and partner with external institutions or industry stakeholders. This role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills and expand your professional network within the research community.

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To thrive as a Senior Research Fellow, you generally need an advanced degree (typically a PhD) in a relevant field, strong research methodology skills, and a proven publication record. Familiarity with data analysis software, grant management systems, and specialized laboratory or field equipment is often required. Exceptional critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills help drive collaborative projects and mentor junior researchers. These competencies ensure impactful research outcomes, secure funding, and foster innovation within academic or research institutions.

What is the difference between Senior Research Fellow vs Research Associate?

AspectSenior Research FellowResearch Associate
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD, extensive research experienceBachelor's or Master's, entry-level research experience
Work EnvironmentIndependent research, leading projectsSupporting research tasks, assisting senior staff
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, government agenciesUniversities, labs, research organizations

The main difference is that a Senior Research Fellow typically has more experience, higher qualifications, and leads research projects, whereas a Research Associate supports research activities under supervision. Senior Research Fellows often have more responsibilities and independence in their roles.

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Infographic showing various Senior Research Fellow job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,269 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Research Fellow, Pharma Toxicology

Bausch + Lomb

Concord, NC • On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Bausch & Lomb rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

The Research Fellow, Pharma Toxicology, will provide comprehensive, cross functional preclinical expertise to internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on toxicology, and related scientific disciplines that support pharmaceutical development, and ongoing lifecycle management. The Research Fellow will represent the department by delivering clear, professional, and effective communication, both written and verbal, to ensure a strong and credible first impression across all interactions.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead nonclinical safety assessments strategies for pharmaceuticals, over the counter products, and consumer goods.
  • Ensure that nonclinical development plans and their execution align with overall product development objectives, lifecycle management activities, and key regulatory expectations and milestones.
  • Oversee the generation, interpretation, and communication of essential nonclinical data to enable successful clinical development, regulatory submissions/registrations, product launch, ongoing market support, and compliance activities.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members to support their scientific and professional development. Manage toxicology staff.
  • Stay current with evolving industry standards, regulatory guidance, and scientific best practices, integrating relevant updates into new product development and assessing their impact on existing products.
  • Author, review, and approve technical documents and scientific reports as needed to support departmental deliverables.
  • Collaborate and interface effectively with cross functional partnersincluding Product Development, Clinical Development, Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Complianceto support program objectives.
  • Partner with international company sites to address nonclinical safety requirements for country specific submissions, registrations, and ongoing business needs.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental processes, standards, and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline
  • 12+ years of relevant Pharmaceutical industry experience.
  • Experience in ophthalmology drug development is highly desirable.
  • DABT preferred.

This position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $150,000.00 and$200,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. basedemployeesmay be eligible forshort-term and/orlong-term incentives. They may also be eligible toparticipatein medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, andwell-beingbenefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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To learn more please read Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/BauschLomb/Bausch_job_posting_statement.docx) .

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About Bausch & Lomb

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Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world--from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our nearly 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 12,500 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bridgewater, NJ, US

Year founded

1853