Welcome to Ladders - Your Destination for Chief Scientist Jobs

Here on Ladders, we've curated a selection of the best Chief Scientist roles available in the industry. All the jobs listed offer lucrative remuneration, guaranteeing an income of $100,000 or more.

Why Choose a Chief Scientist Job?

Chief Scientist roles are key in driving innovation in any corporation. As a Chief Scientist, you'll be at the forefront of R&D, leading exciting projects, and pushing boundaries in your field.

How We Choose Chief Scientist Jobs

Every job on Ladders is vetted for authenticity and the professional requirement. You're only going to see Chief Scientist jobs offering $100,000 or more.

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$99K - $132K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by driving data-driven insights through the development, deployment, and monitoring of predictive models. Collaborate with teams to enhance data literacy and de...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading clinical strategy initiatives to enhance drug diversion prevention and ensure patient privacy compliance. Drive impactful relationships, educate st...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $260K *

Elevate collaborative efforts by building and managing executive-level relationships within the Precision Oncology Alliance and leading institutions. This role focuses on strategic partnerships and en...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Data Scientist and collaborate across functions to develop impactful analytical models. You’ll leverage your expertise in data science to drive insights, mentor peers, and ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $207K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a complex multi-workstream program transition, ensuring alignment across diverse teams and government stakeholders while maintaining effective governance and readiness fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$212K - $291K *

Drive effective governance by prioritizing agendas for senior leadership forums, ensuring strategic focus, and facilitating impactful discussions that lead to clear, actionable decisions, ultimately o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the Machine Learning Platform team, enhancing our foundational systems for model training and evaluation. Drive innovative solutions, reduce technical debt, and foster a cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative enterprise architecture by aligning IT strategy with business goals, leading domain technical discussions, and developing implementation plans to enhance operational performance and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $132K *

Transform business efficiency by mapping workflows and deploying AI-driven automation solutions that drive significant productivity gains and align with leadership priorities in various operational do...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Drive the advancement of personalization systems, from model development to deployment. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful recommender systems, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $99K *

Inspire change by leading a team focused on Social Security eligibility and trust accounting. Oversee compliance and performance, manage relationships, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $135K *

Manage operational leadership for the Chicago CIE, ensuring alignment of strategic initiatives and efficient execution across functions while supporting executive decision-making for continued growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K - $127K *

Shape the future of data science by developing and deploying advanced machine learning models that drive optimization and support enterprise-level data products. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying secure agentic AI systems, partnering with top-tier software companies to ensure robust solutions for enterprise demands in security, privacy, and performanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $260K *

Pioneer in AI decision systems, leading a cross-functional team to deliver innovative solutions. Drive technical strategy and integration across multiple disciplines to create secure, explainable capa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $150K *

Deliver exceptional clinical trial management by driving day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration. Shape the future of retinal disease therapies through efficient study...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving effective workforce planning through data analysis. As a key analytic resource, you'll leverage data insights to support strategic human capital planning and enable informed...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Engineer strategic transformation initiatives to modernize enterprise IT, overseeing program execution, Agile software delivery, and cloud adoption while ensuring compliance and alignment with DoD obj...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$208K - $281K *

Transform the AI security landscape by leading a Red Team focused on offensive operations. Build a high-performing team to drive strategic initiatives, enhancing security across AI systems while foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Explore how to measure and improve AI-agent cybersecurity in this impactful role. Collaborate across teams to define metrics, improve security controls, and shape AI-driven products in a rapidly evolv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading and managing diverse projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering strong client and stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining internal systems engineering. You will lead, inspire, and develop engineers while driving critical platform initiatives across identity, access, and ITSM, ensuring effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's committed to elevating site reliability through hands-on leadership and extensive automation. Drive operational excellence across cloud environments while managing a distributed eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Unlock innovative biosignal solutions by leading algorithm development, enhancing machine learning tools, and engaging with stakeholders to improve health-related therapies in a collaborative remote t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the lab consolidation initiative and manage hardware support to ensure seamless R&D operations. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to secure resources and timelines for engineering projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of a Chief Scientist?question toggle

    A Chief Scientist is typically the head of research and development within a company. They lead innovative projects, oversee research teams, and help to drive the company's scientific trajectory.

  • What qualifications and experience do I need for a Chief Scientist job?question toggle

    A Chief Scientist typically requires a doctorate (PhD) and substantial experience in their specific scientific field. Strong leadership and management skills are also critical.

  • What industries employ Chief Scientists?question toggle

    Chief Scientists are employed across various industries including technology, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and government bodies.