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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$120K - $145K *

Transform the technology partner integrations landscape by driving evaluation, certification, and launch processes. Manage cross-functional relationships and oversee the integration lifecycle to align...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $271K *

Lead execution of spacecraft programs by partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure technical and financial success, while maintaining high customer satisfaction and compliance with government r...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion customized solutions by transforming client needs into impactful insights, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance offerings, and driving growth through data-driven narratives and strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to transforming agricultural data into actionable AI intelligence, developing production-grade models that optimize dairy operations. Collaborate across teams to innovate solutions leveragi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by supporting the Epidemiology team with data analysis, developing innovative methods for observational data reporting, and managing stakeholder relationships across multiple projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Elevate AI development by owning our media generation benchmarking pipeline. Engage with top model providers and ensure reliable evaluations of image and video outputs while managing detailed human pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$174K - $218K *

Lead, mentor, and inspire a dynamic team of Solutions Architects, ensuring customer success and driving revenue growth through strategic leadership and collaboration with sales to achieve regional tar...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$300K - $305K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing innovative therapies in oncology and rare diseases. You will lead legal strategies, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks while supporting clinical and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $195K *

Champion the end-to-end execution of a dynamic aerospace engineering program, driving collaboration across teams and managing customer engagement. Leverage your leadership skills to deliver complex te...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $243K *

Advance your career by managing cross-functional teams in clinical trials, ensuring oversight and strategic planning for project success while optimizing quality, scope, and costs on a global scale...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $243K *

Champion strategic oversight for global clinical projects, ensuring quality and cost objectives are achieved. Lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement while main...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Contribute to our Commercial Data team by driving strategic partnerships and sales initiatives. Engage with executives to identify revenue opportunities and foster insightful collaborations, while uti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$221K - $387K *

Shape the future of voice AI by leading the development of core conversational technologies, enhancing quality, and driving customer solutions in a rapidly scaling product with significant market impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $325K *

Transform your leadership skills to shape the Engineering Practice, driving financial and operational excellence across multiple regions while fostering client engagement and technical innovation. Joi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $130K *

Transform projects into success stories by leading cross-functional teams, managing deliverables, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and alignment with strategic goals. Your leader...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $195K *

Lead the development of innovative drug-device combination products, oversee cross-functional collaboration and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing projects from concept through...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $339K *

Elevate our microservices architecture by designing scalable solutions across regions and cells. Own configuration frameworks, lead architectural changes, and integrate AI tools to enhance service per...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Help us enhance research initiatives by overseeing grant management and compliance in collaboration with faculty across multiple disciplines, ensuring fiscal integrity and regulatory adherence for a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion research advancement by overseeing the management of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance and fiscal accountability from award initiation to closeout while collaborating with faculty and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$320K - $488K *

Join a team that's paving the way for cloud integration and accelerated computing. Lead architecture and strategy for seamless hardware-software interfaces to empower enterprise and high-security data...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $150K *

Optimize financial forecasting and reporting processes across the organization. Lead corporate financial modeling while engaging with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions and resource a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $291K *

Empower the Clinical Operations Team by overseeing clinical trial activities, ensuring alignment with development strategies, budgets, and timelines, while collaborating cross-functionally to drive in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform the member experience by developing machine learning models that enhance localization strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions that impact users g...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform key PeopleSoft initiatives as a strategic delivery leader, mentor, and trusted advisor, driving operational excellence and client success across multiple projects and internal initiatives in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $201K *

Join a team that's leveraging data science to transform business decisions and enhance customer experience. Lead the development of analytical solutions and collaborate cross-functionally to drive imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.