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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$130K - $180K *

Transform AI engineering by leading architectural strategies and implementation. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable ML platforms and ensure AI system reliability while mentoring future leade...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead and manage complex cybersecurity programs, driving innovation and operational excellence while coordinating multi-location contractor teams and aligning projects with NIAID goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Unlock the potential of data and AI as you design innovative Brainwaves that transform complex business questions into actionable insights, driving impactful decisions for clients, and fostering comme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $202K *

Shape your career with a leading role in AI finance insights, advising industry leaders on AI strategies and implementations, while producing impactful analyses that drive corporate finance transforma...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Collaborate to advance fundraising goals through grant writing and donor relations. Build and manage a portfolio of foundation and government funders, ensuring timely proposals, reports, and complianc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine program management in a dynamic role overseeing complex projects and teams, driving financial and contract management, while ensuring the delivery of innovative health IT solutions and effec...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Transform scientific computing support by leading program management efforts, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance mission objec...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$123K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative AI solutions, streamline business processes, and enhance client services. Collaborate with experts to shape the future of technology in professional services wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $256K *

Lead and transform data engineering by modernizing platforms and architectures. Elevate data accessibility and governance to drive analytics and AI capabilities, impacting decision-making and automati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $215K *

Partner with us to drive global account strategies, enhance customer value, and deliver transformative growth across 10 strategic accounts while influencing cross-functional teams to achieve outstandi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $152K *

Join us to ensure quality compliance and drive continuous improvement by overseeing global quality investigations, facilitating stakeholder interactions, and implementing corrective actions based on r...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$169K - $338K *

Elevate your impact by leading the design and development of innovative AI systems that enhance reliability and operational excellence across a global technology ecosystem. Drive technical advancement...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $222K *

Manage comprehensive financial crime investigations, ensuring compliance with US regulations while coordinating with global teams on risk management and crime prevention strategies. Utilize data analy...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Transform the clinical trial landscape by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in study execution, while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance recruitment, training...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Transform complex data infrastructures while driving innovative data solutions at scale. Lead architectural decisions, mentor engineering talent, and enhance organizational engineering velocity throug...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovation by driving scalable time series forecasting solutions. Engage in data science, MLOps, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance model performance and operational efficiency acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing a high-impact federal public health program that enhances awareness and utilization of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, leading a multidisciplinary team and ensuring ali...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Drive risk management initiatives by evaluating safety data, overseeing signal detection, and ensuring pharmacovigilance compliance in cross-functional collaboration to achieve project goals with qual...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Shape innovative technical solutions in a dynamic environment. Lead enterprise architecture efforts to enhance network engineering and cybersecurity, collaborating with stakeholders for business growt...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Manage and grow strategic client partnerships, driving AI workforce development outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to create actionable plans and ensure delivery against client goals while identi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading engineering teams responsible for core data platforms, APIs, and AI data access. Drive innovation and efficiency in delivering reliable data solutions, while managing...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $92K *

Join us to manage global benefits and HR operations, enhancing employee support and strategic systems. Oversee HRIS, leave administration, and compliance while ensuring an engaging benefits strategy f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Drive data integrity by building and managing quality frameworks, ensuring accuracy in AI tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, resolve, and prevent data issues, enriching overall platfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $330K *

Accelerate progress at building advanced machine learning models to optimize campaign performance, leveraging extensive data and cutting-edge technology for impactful results in performance advertisin...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $172K *

Accelerate your career by owning the performance of high-stakes AI workflows. Drive continuous improvement, monitor key metrics, lead diagnosis of issues, and communicate effectively with leadership t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.