Research Development Specialist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
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Role summary
Coordinates research initiatives to prepare proposals, connect collaborators, and help faculty develop new skills to achieve their research agendas. Facilitates the success of both individual faculty and faculty teams, focusing on early career professionals, often connecting them with resources. Provides input and guidance to leadership, and develops and leads activities that contribute to the success of the research enterprise. Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience is typically required.
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Research Development Specialist salary survey FAQ
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- How does Research Development Specialist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Research Development Specialist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
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