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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$84K - $121K *

Innovate within a collaborative team to optimize ligands using molecular biology and discovery technologies, supporting projects from research to commercialization in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $153K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing user experience through code, prototyping, and shipping enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design and optimize intuitive workflows, data visualization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Innovate cutting-edge bioconjugation solutions to enhance therapeutic development. Collaborate with diverse scientific teams to conduct experiments, optimize techniques, and contribute to project mile...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team to advance targeted delivery strategies for oligonucleotides. Leverage your expertise in delivery biology to explore new therapeutic frontiers while collaborating with interdiscipl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$320K - $380K *

Drive the strategy and execution of the Materials Science AISF program, ensuring alignment across complex, high-impact priorities while applying your deep domain expertise to advance AI capabilities i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$254K - $290K *

Engineer innovative ML-driven therapeutic antibody design, leading complex projects that integrate cutting-edge technology with data science to rapidly advance drug development and enhance patient out...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Execute comprehensive epidemiologic evaluations to support government vaccine regulatory reviews, providing scientific insights and documentation to ensure informed decision-making on biologic product...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $196K *

Champion the future of transformative decision systems by guiding teams on optimizing offer strategies, conversion modeling, and systems design to enhance borrower experiences and improve marketplace...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of data science and AI in astronomy by driving innovative research initiatives and strategic partnerships while enhancing the scientific productivity of diverse d...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving core research for groundbreaking products. Collaborate across modeling, data systems, and evaluation to innovate and scale solutions, while advancing technology that transfo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive regulatory compliance and governance by tracking rulemakings, drafting filings, and collaborating with government entities. Take ownership of critical projects and enhance team productivity whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $216K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative software architecture for a dynamic missile defense program. Collaborate with experts to define strategies and ensure robust solutions, driving a high-impact...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $235K *

Empower the future of missile defense by leading software architecture strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to create robust, scalable systems. Collaborate with stakeholders for a transfo...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of biomedical research by supporting key projects, coordinating with research staff, and applying your technical expertise. Enhance departmental performance while contributing to inno...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Optimize drug substance manufacturing processes by developing innovative chemical methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate research, ensure quality standards, and support clinical d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $274K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced search and retrieval systems, ensuring reliable performance and measurable impact across diverse legal and enterprise content. Collaborate with teams to opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative upstream process development and execution, guiding complex experiments and mentoring junior scientists to enhance AAV manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $282K *

Lead a team of researchers to innovate and solve complex cybersecurity challenges. Drive development and prototyping of cutting-edge solutions while articulating clear directions for project execution...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $172K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in method automation and analytical workflows, enhancing efficiency and data integrity while collaborating across teams to translate methods into effective automated syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $259K *

Transform neural data analysis by developing innovative computational pipelines and machine learning techniques for biophysical modeling, driving cutting-edge neuroscience solutions alongside a collab...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $155K *

Drive innovation in downstream process development for biologics, leading technical strategies and ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements while collaborating across teams to optimize protein produ...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $264K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing biological reasoning through advanced AI systems. As a Senior Scientist, you'll innovate on cutting-edge models and collaborate across teams to discover new biologic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $161K *

Lead a team in downstream process development focused on monoclonal antibodies, ensuring production efficiency and therapeutic advancement through innovative purification strategies. Collaborate with...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative data solutions by owning complex analytics tasks and providing strategic insights to inform decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive results and enhance bus...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $251K *

Join a team that's enhancing Alzheimer’s research, leading clinical trials and mentoring emerging scientists in a supportive, innovation-driven environment. Collaborate with renowned faculty and utili...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.