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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$98K - $123K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative research projects and enhancing processes. You'll collaborate on developing new technologies and scaling operations, while driving productivity, quality, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering advanced data analytics and reporting. Leverage your expertise to support strategic workforce planning and collaborate with stakeholders, while transforming...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $250K+*

Champion legal strategy by overseeing compliance, risk management, and regulatory issues, while advising executive leadership in the life sciences sector to ensure proactive and effective legal govern...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $112K *

Partner with us to elevate experimental design and data analysis while mentoring team members to ensure high-quality results and effective collaboration across disciplines in a dynamic lab environment...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $378K *

Strategize and lead scientific initiatives, integrating services to deliver tailored solutions while enhancing collaboration across teams to drive innovation and customer success in the oncology secto...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $378K *

Lead the charge in driving scientific strategy across R&D initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions for oncology, while engaging with customers and ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $204K *

Champion microbial risk management by leading Microbiological Risk Assessment initiatives, integrating technical strategy with innovation and product design, and fostering collaboration across R&D and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $204K *

Drive excellence in Microbiological Risk Assessment while collaborating across R&D and Supply Chain to innovate and protect consumer safety. Lead initiatives to embed rigorous microbiology standards i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $319K *

Lead cross-functional teams to innovate in data science and machine learning. Drive the development of predictive models, enabling impactful computational solutions in biotechnology while fostering a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$214K - $315K *

Lead and innovate global policy research, analyzing economic impacts to shape narratives that influence policymakers and stakeholders. Oversee a team dedicated to driving insights on local economies a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$214K - $315K *

Lead and shape the global policy research function, driving impactful economic analysis and crafting compelling narratives to influence policymakers, while managing a diverse team and collaborating ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead and oversee clinical operations for quality ABA service delivery, ensuring adherence to ethical standards while mentoring staff, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with a clinical and op...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$248K - $315K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by leading the strategy, governance, and analytics initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering insights that drive va...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $315K *

Architect a robust data strategy that drives innovation and competitive advantage. Lead data governance, analytics, and quality efforts, while fostering a data-driven culture. Empower business leaders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower innovation in coatings by providing technical support to distributors and customers. Engage in laboratory projects, optimize resources, and grow market presence in Transportation and Plastics...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Join our team as a Senior Scientist to advance digital modeling strategies in drug substance and product manufacturing. Utilize CFD and data-driven approaches to optimize processes and drive innovatio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Contribute to a dynamic legal team by leading commercial support, negotiating impactful agreements, and developing scalable legal strategies for responsible growth in a fast-paced technology environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in life sciences strategy and development, identifying top use cases, shaping product offerings, and driving impactful partnerships while collaborating across teams to execute successf...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping life sciences strategy. Identify high-value use cases, engage with pharma partners, and structure deals from concept to contract, ensuring product-market fit and success in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive transformative data solutions by leading the Scientific Data Engineering team to develop product-ready data architectures, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality deliveries that enhanc...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in translating market insights into actionable strategies, driving impactful results and collaborations across teams to enhance brand positioning and user engagement on a global scale...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Drive program success by overseeing technical teams, ensuring adherence to standards, and managing performance metrics to meet government objectives in a dynamic, classified environment...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Join our team to shape the future of offensive cyber research. Drive technical vision, collaborate across teams, and mentor top talent while influencing national security strategies and capabilities a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Drive innovation in rock characterization by operating SEM systems and supporting core analysis workflows, collaborating with geologists and engineers to produce high-quality analytical data for effec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and enhance operational effectiveness across multiple administrative functions including HR, IT, budget, and procurement within a federal agency...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.