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HealthcareMid3-7 years yrs

Study Start-Up Specialist

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

Bachelor's degree → entry role → credentials → graduate path → mid-level → senior-level.

  1. Recommended bachelor's path
    Clinical Research
    Clinical Research
    Your academic foundation
  2. Entry-level role
    No entry-level role mapped yet.
  3. Credentials that advance you
    BLS
    American Heart Association
  4. Graduate paths worth considering
    Master of Clinical Research
    Graduate Degree
  5. Mid-level roleYou are here
    Study Start-Up Specialist
    Mid
    3-7 years • $115K – $160K
  6. Senior-level role
    No senior-level role mapped yet.

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Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

You're at the top of the Study Start-Up Specialist Ladder.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$115K
Typical mid
$138K
Top of range
$160K
$115K$160K
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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Healthcare
Recommended
BLS
American Heart Association
Healthcare
Recommended
CPHQ
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Graduate Degree
Recommended
Master of Clinical Research
Healthcare
Recommended
MPH
Healthcare IT
Recommended
MS Clinical Research

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