Clinical research director demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical research director demographics by:
Clinical research director gender statistics
58.7% of clinical research directors are women and 41.3% of clinical research directors are men.
- Female, 58.7%
- Male, 41.3%
Clinical research director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% |
| Male | 41.3% |
Clinical research director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,560
Female income
$93,393
Clinical research director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical research director positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of clinical research directors are female.
Clinical research director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.15% | 30.85% |
| 2011 | 68.29% | 31.71% |
| 2012 | 61.99% | 38.01% |
| 2013 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2014 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2015 | 53.26% | 46.74% |
| 2016 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2017 | 55.99% | 44.01% |
| 2018 | 54.45% | 45.55% |
| 2019 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2020 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2021 | 41.32% | 58.68% |
Clinical research director related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical research directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Clinical Research Director | 41% | 59% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Clinical research director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical research directors is White, which makes up 64.3% of all clinical research directors. Comparatively, 15.7% of clinical research directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of clinical research directors are Asian.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Clinical research director race
| Clinical research director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Clinical research director race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical research director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical research director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.59% | 1.06% | 10.36% | 7.90% |
| 2011 | 70.98% | 4.15% | 10.22% | 12.34% |
| 2012 | 73.49% | 3.62% | 11.85% | 8.59% |
| 2013 | 70.18% | 2.52% | 15.38% | 9.17% |
| 2014 | 73.94% | 2.31% | 9.01% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 69.91% | 5.03% | 11.90% | 10.63% |
| 2016 | 66.45% | 3.42% | 14.78% | 12.45% |
| 2017 | 73.83% | 4.72% | 8.94% | 8.76% |
| 2018 | 73.91% | 4.85% | 8.56% | 8.89% |
| 2019 | 73.94% | 3.40% | 10.22% | 10.49% |
| 2020 | 67.89% | 3.86% | 11.89% | 12.18% |
| 2021 | 64.30% | 2.61% | 9.24% | 15.68% |
Clinical research director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clinical research directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american clinical research directors have the lowest average salary at $97,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,706 |
| White | $103,586 |
| Black or African American | $97,918 |
| Asian | $114,547 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,803 |
Average clinical research director age
See how the average age of clinical research directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical research director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Clinical research director age breakdown
The average age of clinical research directors is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the clinical research director population.
Clinical research director age breakdown
| Clinical Research Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Clinical research director educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical research directors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of clinical research directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Clinical research directors by degree level
| Clinical research director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Clinical research director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clinical research directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $135,180 annually. With a Master's degree, clinical research directors earn a median annual income of $125,981 compared to $111,769 for clinical research directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $125,981 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,640 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $111,769 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,180 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $92,548 |
Clinical research director employment statistics
Most clinical research directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical research directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical research directors work.
Clinical research director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Clinical research director jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical research director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical research directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Clinical research director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 3% |
Clinical research director jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical research directors are health care, education and pharmaceutical.
Clinical research director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Education | 16% |
| Pharmaceutical | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Clinical research director turnover and employment statistics
Clinical research director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical research directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical research director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical research director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average clinical research director tenure
The average clinical research director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 417 clinical research directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical research director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Clinical research director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical research directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,755 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Clinical Research Director | 8.88% | - |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Real Estate Investor | 11.54% | 18,761 |
| Inpatient Services Director | 11.66% | 68,940 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
Similar clinical research director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,755 |
| Poker Manager | 8.19% | 688 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Real Estate Investor | 11.54% | 18,761 |
| Inpatient Services Director | 11.66% | 68,940 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical research directors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Clinical research director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
