Senior scientist salary
On average, senior scientists in the UK earn up to £50,000 per year depending on the company and their own experience.
What does a senior scientist do?
Your duties as a senior scientist will depend quite heavily on the type of company that employs you. On an average working day, you might...
- Lead the planning and implementation of experimental work
- Assign projects to your team members
- Assess the strengths and development needs of your team
- Analyse data to make detailed observations and interpretations
- Present findings to various stakeholders
- Provide scientific strategies to drive results
Senior scientist skills and qualifications
When recruiting a senior scientist, hiring managers will be looking for a candidate who fits the following profile:
- Proactive approach
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple interrelated projects
- Several years of experience in the relevant discipline
Most senior scientist roles will also require you to be degree-qualified in a related field. In some cases, a PhD is also desirable.
