Career switch, measured
From Laboratory Manager to Compensation Analyst
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 31% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Compensation, Leadership, Data analysis, Research; the main skills to add are Excel, HR administration, Communication, Stakeholder management.
31%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillLaboratory ManagerCompensation Analyst
- Compensation42%32%
- Leadership82%44%
- Data analysis46%17%
- Research54%21%
- Budgeting20%15%
- Regulatory compliance16%36%
- Risk management44%7%
- Process improvement10%9%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Compensation Analyst postings, rarely in Laboratory Manager ones.
SkillLaboratory ManagerCompensation Analyst
- Excel–48%
- HR administration–44%
- Communication–41%
- Stakeholder management–38%
- Auditing–33%
- Payroll–32%
- Problem solving–27%
- Microsoft Office–26%
Plan your move to Compensation Analyst
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