Director of Research and Development

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Senior R&D and medical-affairs leadership is in demand as Dutch pharma and biotech companies scale their pipelines and commercial organisations, with most mandates around Leiden, Amsterdam, Utrecht and Oss. These roles sit at global pharma, growing biotechs and major manufacturing sites. Employers look for a proven record of leading regulated scientific or medical functions and building strong teams.

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For Director of Research and Development roles in the Netherlands, salaries typically range from 10,500 EUR to 16,500 EUR gross per month, with an average gross salary of around 13,500 EUR. Leadership of an R&D pipeline, strategic scientific direction and team building command premium compensation.

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