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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$100K - $120K *

Engage teams to transform AI usage across a global organization, ensuring responsible adoption and effective training. You will lead communications, governance, and vendor management, creating tools a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive the architecture and applied science of AI solutions, ensuring successful implementation and evaluation of our innovative product capabilities. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful busi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate scalable AI solutions within a dynamic environment, driving effective team leadership, technical standards, and cross-functional collaboration to redefine healthcare through advanced machine...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Drive innovation in Advanced Technologies by developing novel scientific methods and managing cross-brand initiatives. Lead a team to generate impactful claims and elevate market position through rigo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $226K *

Engage in complex, cross-disciplinary optimization challenges, lead technical initiatives, and build scalable systems to deliver impactful solutions for a global supply chain. Collaborate, mentor, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Discover innovative ways to enhance multimodal agentic systems for creative tasks. Focus on developing advanced language models and improving interactions with video and real-world data, while driving...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing NGS and bioinformatics for antibody discovery by enhancing pipelines, applying AI/ML methods, and collaborating cross-functionally to expand our understanding of antibody...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer technology transfer initiatives, collaborating with researchers and industry leaders to enhance commercialization of innovative IP while managing complex legal and strategic challenges...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer a transformative R&D ecosystem by crafting impactful collaborations that translate cutting-edge life sciences into commercial opportunities and economic growth. Lead, inspire, and connect top...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $240K *

Champion innovative IT solutions, overseeing multi-site cybersecurity and engineering efforts for a high-profile defense program. Lead diverse teams while ensuring compliance with enterprise architect...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $154K *

Accelerate innovation by leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering and computer science to solve complex technical challenges for a diverse clientele, from startups to Fortune 100 companies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $209K *

Unlock your potential in a senior role focused on designing and implementing advanced data platforms and AI solutions to transform global supply chain operations, driving automation and operational in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $209K *

Join a team that's transforming supply chains through data automation and AI. As a key contributor, you'll design solutions that streamline operations across planning, logistics, and analytics to enha...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of AI-driven data solutions to optimize global supply chain operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance data automation, improve forecasting, and deliver actionable insights...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $179K *

Elevate preclinical MRI studies by collaborating with scientists to deliver high-quality imaging data, optimize protocols, and troubleshoot experiments, all contributing to groundbreaking therapeutic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic GNC team, guiding technical strategy and operational excellence for launch vehicles, while fostering team growth and high performance in a fast-paced aerospace environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex engineering projects by leading diverse teams, ensuring quality, compliance, and successful execution in regulated environments, while mentoring engineers and driving strategic initi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping applied AI quality and data strategy for advanced AI and computer vision systems. Drive evaluation frameworks and metrics to enhance product effectiveness and data usefulnes...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $238K *

Join a team that's pioneering structural biology through advanced cryo-EM/Cryo-ET methodologies. Lead operations, manage a scientific team, and enhance user training and research support in a collabor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Champion the advancement of molecular assay development and validation to enhance clinical laboratory capabilities, leading innovative research while mentoring teams in a dynamic environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Elevate our research strategy and stewardship as a key leader, guiding organizational success through collaborations, resource management, and innovative scientific vision. Provide integral support to...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$117K - $146K *

Elevate your career as a Principal Chemist, leading analytical research and development initiatives. Utilize advanced chemistry techniques to solve real-world challenges while collaborating with a ded...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $225K *

Analyze market trends and customer needs to drive innovative AEC solutions. Lead engagements with engineering teams to support next-gen architecture designs and establish key partnerships, ensuring al...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $225K *

Drive innovation in technology development by assessing market trends and customer needs to implement cutting-edge solutions in the Datacenter/AI space, while fostering strategic partnerships and guid...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $225K *

Lead the evaluation and strategy for AEC technology in the Datacenter/AI market, establishing customer engagement and product support functions to drive business opportunities in high-speed communicat...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.