Research and Development Director Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Product Research and Development Director, R & D Director
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How much does a Research and Development Director in Canada make? The median annual Research and Development Director salary in Canada is C$215,130, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$188,105-C$241,267 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Research and Development Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Research and Development Director in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Research and Development Director that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Research and Development Director in Canada is C$215,130, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Research and Development Director in Canada are expected to make less than C$215,130.
Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Research and Development Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Research and Development Director in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025
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Directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. View full job description
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