Clinical Research Director Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Clinical Research Director jobs in Milwaukee are in active demand, concentrated in the Medical College of Wisconsin corridor, the Froedtert health campus in Wauwatosa, and downtown Milwaukee across academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and specialty pharma. Employers hiring right now include Medical College of Wisconsin, Baird, and Marquette University. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Baird Private Wealth Management combines national scale with a culture centered on meaningful relationships – among clients, advisors and team members.
- Milwaukee, WI
- Wealth Solutions Group
- R2026723
- Hybrid
About The Role:
Baird is seeking an experienced investment professional to serve as Manager of Equity & Fixed Income Research within our Private Wealth Management (PWM) Research team. The PWM Equity & Fixed Income Research team is responsible for consulting on over $125B in individual stocks across Baird’s PWM system and providing investment guidance and support to Baird’s Financial Advisors. This role plays a central part in leading equity research and portfolio management efforts, with additional oversight of fixed income activities within the PWM research platform.
This role is designed as a player‑coach position, combining hands‑on investment responsibility with team leadership, research prioritization, and advisor engagement. The Manager will directly act as co‑manager for two PWM Home Office Portfolios, collectively managing over $9B in client assets, and will also be responsible for overseeing two additional PWM Home Office Portfolios with nearly $2B in client assets. The role serves as a primary driver of day‑to‑day research execution and portfolio decision‑making, with significant accountability for research quality, portfolio positioning, and advisor‑facing outputs. Hybrid flexibility is offered, though business needs may require managers to maintain a greater in-office presence than analysts.
The Impact You’ll Make
- Play a lead role in the portfolio management of two PWM equity portfolios, including security selection, monitoring, and positioning
- Lead, coach, and develop Associate through Senior Analyst-level talent, providing day-to-day direction, feedback, and mentorship
- Drive equity research execution, with an emphasis on bottom-up stock selection
- Partner with PWM Investment Strategist for portfolio-level insights, including macroeconomic views, sector views, and thematic insights
- Formulate and clearly communicate investment views, risks, and portfolio implications
- Provide oversight and guidance to fixed income research to ensure balanced, high-quality coverage
- Help to shape research priorities and allocate team resources based on market conditions and advisor needs
- Own the quality, accuracy, and integrity of research output and portfolio positioning
- Partner with analysts and PWM Market Strategy to deliver timely, insightful thought pieces across equities and fixed income
- Actively engage with Baird Financial Advisors through calls, presentations, written insights, and branch interactions to deliver research insights, portfolio guidance, and market perspective
- Drive awareness and adoption of four PWM Home Office Portfolios across the Baird branch network
- Serve as a key research contact and thought partner to advisors and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to platform innovation and operational efficiencies through the use of technology, including AI
- Establish clear expectations for research quality, communication, execution, and client service
- Manage hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management, with clear accountability for team execution and day‑to‑day leadership
- Foster a collaborative, high performance team culture
What You'll Bring To Baird
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus
- 10+ years of investment experience, with strong equity research and portfolio management background, including direct security selection experience
- CFA designation strongly preferred (or meaningful progress toward completion)
- SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within six months)
- Working knowledge of fixed income markets and portfolio implications
- Strong investment judgment, analytical rigor, and high attention to detail
- Experience mentoring or developing junior talent; formal people management experience preferred but not required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex investment views for advisors; ability to interact with and influence all levels of the organization
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The Baird Way
What we call The Baird Way is the foundation of core beliefs we share, the promise we make to each other and the inspiration for our mission.
Our Multicultural Community Conference
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Honored to be a Best Place to Work
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Baird Private Wealth Management combines national scale with a culture centered on meaningful relationships – among clients, advisors and team members.
- Milwaukee, WI
- Wealth Solutions Group
- R2026723
- Hybrid
About The Role:
Baird is seeking an experienced investment professional to serve as Manager of Equity & Fixed Income Research within our Private Wealth Management (PWM) Research team. The PWM Equity & Fixed Income Research team is responsible for consulting on over $125B in individual stocks across Baird’s PWM system and providing investment guidance and support to Baird’s Financial Advisors. This role plays a central part in leading equity research and portfolio management efforts, with additional oversight of fixed income activities within the PWM research platform.
This role is designed as a player‑coach position, combining hands‑on investment responsibility with team leadership, research prioritization, and advisor engagement. The Manager will directly act as co‑manager for two PWM Home Office Portfolios, collectively managing over $9B in client assets, and will also be responsible for overseeing two additional PWM Home Office Portfolios with nearly $2B in client assets. The role serves as a primary driver of day‑to‑day research execution and portfolio decision‑making, with significant accountability for research quality, portfolio positioning, and advisor‑facing outputs. Hybrid flexibility is offered, though business needs may require managers to maintain a greater in-office presence than analysts.
The Impact You’ll Make
- Play a lead role in the portfolio management of two PWM equity portfolios, including security selection, monitoring, and positioning
- Lead, coach, and develop Associate through Senior Analyst-level talent, providing day-to-day direction, feedback, and mentorship
- Drive equity research execution, with an emphasis on bottom-up stock selection
- Partner with PWM Investment Strategist for portfolio-level insights, including macroeconomic views, sector views, and thematic insights
- Formulate and clearly communicate investment views, risks, and portfolio implications
- Provide oversight and guidance to fixed income research to ensure balanced, high-quality coverage
- Help to shape research priorities and allocate team resources based on market conditions and advisor needs
- Own the quality, accuracy, and integrity of research output and portfolio positioning
- Partner with analysts and PWM Market Strategy to deliver timely, insightful thought pieces across equities and fixed income
- Actively engage with Baird Financial Advisors through calls, presentations, written insights, and branch interactions to deliver research insights, portfolio guidance, and market perspective
- Drive awareness and adoption of four PWM Home Office Portfolios across the Baird branch network
- Serve as a key research contact and thought partner to advisors and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to platform innovation and operational efficiencies through the use of technology, including AI
- Establish clear expectations for research quality, communication, execution, and client service
- Manage hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management, with clear accountability for team execution and day‑to‑day leadership
- Foster a collaborative, high performance team culture
What You'll Bring To Baird
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus
- 10+ years of investment experience, with strong equity research and portfolio management background, including direct security selection experience
- CFA designation strongly preferred (or meaningful progress toward completion)
- SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within six months)
- Working knowledge of fixed income markets and portfolio implications
- Strong investment judgment, analytical rigor, and high attention to detail
- Experience mentoring or developing junior talent; formal people management experience preferred but not required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex investment views for advisors; ability to interact with and influence all levels of the organization
#LI-CM1
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More About Our Firm
The Baird Way
What we call The Baird Way is the foundation of core beliefs we share, the promise we make to each other and the inspiration for our mission.
Our Multicultural Community Conference
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Honored to be a Best Place to Work
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Who's Hiring
- Medical College of Wisconsin39
- Baird3
- Marquette University3
- Versiti2
- Children's Wisconsin1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education40
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
Clinical Research Director Jobs in Milwaukee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical research director job in Milwaukee?
Clinical research director roles in Milwaukee concentrate in academic medical centers, hospital health systems, and contract research organizations clustered around the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin campus in Wauwatosa and the Aurora and Advocate health networks citywide. Candidates who stand out combine IRB management experience with a demonstrated record of multi-site trial oversight. CRA or CRC supervisory experience from any Milwaukee health system is a strong local entry point.
Which companies hire clinical research directors in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee clinical research director roles are posted by Medical College of Wisconsin, Baird, and Marquette University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring in Milwaukee is driven primarily by large integrated health systems, academic research institutions, and regional contract research organizations with offices in the greater metro area.
Are there remote clinical research director jobs in Milwaukee?
Yes, though the role is only partially remote by nature, since site oversight and IRB coordination typically require in-person presence. About 11% of clinical research director openings tied to Milwaukee are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a growing share of administrative and regulatory work being done off-site. Protocol development, sponsor reporting, and budget management are the functions most commonly handled remotely in Milwaukee-area positions.
How can I get a clinical research director job in Milwaukee with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Milwaukee is moving into a clinical research manager or senior CRA role at one of the city's health systems, then building toward director-level scope. Froedtert, Aurora Health Care, and the Medical College of Wisconsin all hire research coordinators and managers who grow into oversight roles internally. Gaining experience with FDA-regulated trials and staff supervision in any Milwaukee research setting is the strongest local credential for making that move.
Which industries hire the most clinical research directors in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee clinical research director roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Milwaukee's hiring in this role is anchored by its dense cluster of academic medical centers and integrated health networks, which generate consistent demand for experienced directors to lead sponsored and investigator-initiated trial programs.
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