What is a research/program director and how to become one

Key steps to become a research/program director

1. Explore research/program director education requirements

   Most common research/program director degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.2 %

   Master's

   23.5 %

   Doctorate

   13.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific research/program director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Research Program	14.99%
   Oversight	13.47%
   Clinical Research	11.47%
   Research Projects	10.74%
   Professional Development	7.15%

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3. Complete relevant research/program director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New research/program directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a research/program director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real research/program director resumes.

4. Research research/program director duties and responsibilities

   • Lead social path-to-purchase study, incorporating social media analytics into insight community to identify spectrum of social engagement among customers.
   • Implement process improvements and Medicare department reorganization that establish a foundation for improve member outcomes and satisfaction and increase product margins.
   • Achieve superior customer results by improving and integrating proprietary chemistry tests.

5. Get research/program director experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a research/program director. The most common roles before becoming a research/program director include internship, program coordinator team lead and research associate.

6. Apply for research/program director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a research/program director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams