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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$135K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful results across diverse projects while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance overall p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic initiatives and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$163K - $240K *

Optimize data transformations and AI implementation for diverse, high-profile clients, driving strategic growth and ensuring exceptional program delivery while leading multi-functional teams across gl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion technical project management from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive team coordination, risk management, and customer satisfaction while overseeing co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K *

Champion daily operations and ensure compliance in various functional areas while directly supervising section supervisors. Support the Program Manager in optimizing tasks and resource management. Pos...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$213K - $250K *

Innovate strategies as a trusted advisor, driving customer engagement and success within complex enterprise sales cycles. Achieve business outcomes by leveraging technology while collaborating cross-f...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$271K - $383K *

Drive the success of innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic team of engineers and architects, overseeing projects from conception through delivery, and fostering a collaborative environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impact as a lead data manager, ensuring quality and timely data management from start to lock for clinical projects, while collaborating with clients and teams to overcome challenges and meet...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $220K *

Lead the evolution of enterprise cybersecurity architecture, integrating security principles across technology domains to reduce risk and enable strategic business objectives while collaborating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $283K *

Grow your career with a role leading cloud security strategy across multi-cloud environments. As a key decision-maker, you will enhance enterprise security frameworks while driving innovation, complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $326K *

Pioneer the development of advanced multimodal AI solutions, enhancing user experiences and driving innovation through leadership in cross-functional projects and robust safety frameworks that ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$246K - $339K *

Drive a transformative strategy for a cohesive developer experience; manage cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, integrate AI into workflows, and optimize CI/CD systems across enginee...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining AI staffing in legal tech. As a Co-Founder & CTO, you will lead our technological vision, ensuring reliability and scalability as we deliver AI solutions that save time a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of legal technology by co-founding a managed AI staffing platform. Lead technical direction, implement reliability, and drive product development to redefine how solo practitioner...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of legal AI by leading the technical direction and engineering execution of a groundbreaking managed AI staffing platform. Drive product innovation and reliability while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions for legal practices. As Co-Founder & CTO, you'll shape our technology, drive product delivery, and ensure seamless integration of AI staffing that...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Transform the legal tech landscape as a Co-Founder & CTO, leading AI innovation and team recruitment to deliver cutting-edge AI staffing solutions, ensuring production reliability and customer satisfa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that’s revolutionizing legal tech by deploying AI solutions that enhance client engagement and operational efficiency. Lead product development and engineering efforts that define the futu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining legal services through AI innovation. As a co-founder and CTO, you'll shape product strategy and engineering, ensuring reliability while expanding our managed AI staffing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Drive your career by co-founding a managed AI staffing venture, directing product and engineering. Shape groundbreaking technology, establish reliability and efficiency in delivery, and lead a team to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Join a pioneering venture as a Co-Founder & CTO to lead AI-driven innovation for legal professionals. Shape technical strategy, ensure reliability, and drive product development to transform the legal...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$227K - $252K *

Play a key role in driving AI transformation by leading the strategy for service applications. Collaborate with global teams to implement innovative AI-driven solutions, ensuring improved service deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Innovate product development by leading projects from concept to commercialization. Design experiments and improve existing products while collaborating across departments to establish efficient manuf...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $125K *

Partner with us to enhance LC-MS applications in a field-based role, delivering training and scientific support while collaborating across teams to drive customer success and business growth across mu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $310K *

Join a team that's redefining technical excellence in customer engagements. Lead and innovate with a growing team of Forward Deployed Engineers to drive enterprise strategy and implementation across h...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.