Clinical Research Scientist Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Clinical Research Scientist jobs in Milwaukee are concentrated in the Medical College of Wisconsin corridor near Wauwatosa, the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus, and the downtown Third Ward biotech cluster, with strong demand across pharmaceutical research, academic medical institutions, and contract research organizations. Employers actively hiring right now include Medical College of Wisconsin, Baird, and Marquette University. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 Scientist Jobs in Milwaukee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical research scientist job in Milwaukee?
Focus your search on Milwaukee's academic medical centers, regional hospital systems, and the contract research organizations clustered near Wauwatosa and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus. Candidates with experience in oncology, cardiology, or rare disease trials tend to have the strongest edge locally. Tailoring your application to show protocol design or regulatory submission experience gives you a clear advantage in Milwaukee's research-heavy, institution-driven market.
Which companies hire clinical research scientists in Milwaukee?
Employers hiring clinical research scientists in Milwaukee right now include Medical College of Wisconsin, Baird, and Marquette University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Milwaukee's hiring landscape leans heavily toward academic medical centers, health system research divisions, and mid-size CROs with close ties to the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Health.
Are there remote clinical research scientist jobs in Milwaukee?
Yes, but only partially. Clinical research scientist roles that involve on-site trial monitoring, lab work, or direct patient interaction are rarely fully remote. About 11% of clinical research scientist openings tied to Milwaukee are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with most flexibility found in data analysis, medical writing, and regulatory affairs components of the role.
How can I get a clinical research scientist job in Milwaukee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Milwaukee is through a clinical research coordinator or research associate role at one of the academic medical centers affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin or Froedtert Health. These institutions regularly hire entry-level candidates into coordinator roles that build toward a scientist title. Volunteering for IRB committees or gaining GCP certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge in Milwaukee's competitive academic research environment.
Which industries hire the most clinical research scientists in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee clinical research scientist roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Milwaukee's position as a regional hub for academic medicine and its dense network of health systems and biomedical research programs drive consistent hiring demand across those sectors.
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