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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$175K - $210K *

Elevate technology maturation and engineering excellence, bridging prototyping and commercialization while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety in design, to drive innovative solutions and meet p...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $104K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on executing client-sponsored research projects, specializing in assays and NGS workflows. Collaborate closely to ensure timely, high-quality data generati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $104K *

Unlock your potential by applying innovative technologies in medical products, performing tests, analyzing data, and supporting project teams in a collaborative environment to drive future advancement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you build predictive models that shape CPG brands' sales, promotions, and demand forecasting, using rich datasets. Collaborate with engineers to transform messy data into action...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $151K *

Unlock your potential as a scientist by enhancing beamline capabilities and driving groundbreaking research in tender-energy X-ray spectroscopy, serving a diverse community focused on catalysis, energ...

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

$104K - $151K *

Innovate cutting-edge X-ray spectroscopy techniques and enhance beamline operations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support impactful scientific research across energy science, catalys...

4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $196K *

Launch your career by optimizing our IT operations and providing hands-on support for diverse workplace technologies. Collaborate with teams across departments and countries to ensure efficient identi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining the engineering landscape by leading a high-caliber organization focused on ML and product engineering. Drive strategic execution and build processes that enhance quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by leading the architecture and development of scalable and secure data ecosystems. Collaborate on strategies for cloud infrastructure, analytics, and cybersecurity while ensuring ali...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare management by leading complex medical evaluations and reviews for compensation claims, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and compliance in a dynamic international...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion complex analytical programs, providing technical leadership and mentorship while ensuring compliance and rigorous scientific standards. Engage actively in laboratory execution and problem-sol...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $143K *

Lead the charge in managing interdisciplinary AI/ML projects, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration with stakeholders to address national security challenges. Drive strategic objectives while ada...

3 weeks ago

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

$68K - $114K *

Unlock potential by bridging computational genomics with experimental workflows, focusing on data analysis and quality assessment in drug discovery and translational medicine, while supporting both we...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $114K *

Drive innovation in genomic medicine by leveraging computational and wet-lab expertise to enhance drug discovery and preclinical development in the cellular genomics realm, ensuring high quality and r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Drive the technical vision for our innovative product, leading and expanding an ambitious engineering team while ensuring successful delivery of scalable software solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing evaluation methodologies that enhance AI models for real user experiences, driving improvements across billions of active devices. Collaborate with teams to turn insights...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$109K - $140K *

Lead drug discovery initiatives by executing diverse biological and bioanalytical assays. Collaborate effectively within a dynamic team to advance therapeutic development, impacting cellular rejuvenat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Innovate aquatic assessments by leading collaborative projects nationwide. Deliver high-quality research, mentor junior scientists, and engage with diverse stakeholders in the scientific community to...

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3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead the development of cutting-edge generative and agentic AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business processes and drive value through advanced AI, NLP, and automat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quantum technology by leading R&D initiatives, managing a high-performing scientific team, and transforming innovative research into commercially viable solutio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Pioneer compliance excellence in a dynamic crypto landscape by building and leading a scalable program. Partner cross-functionally, develop SOPs, manage investigations, and foster a culture of complia...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Join our dynamic team as a strategic force, enhancing operational efficiency and driving growth through innovative business solutions and cross-functional collaboration, while shaping organizational c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform user experiences by enhancing memory and personalization in advanced models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful research on reinforcement learning, evaluation methods...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $193K *

Unlock potential by solving complex problems with deep scientific insight. Design and deliver innovative security solutions that create long-term impacts while providing cross-organizational technical...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $244K *

Lead the charge in building a top-tier Bioinformatics function, architect scalable AWS infrastructure, and drive genomic algorithm development to enhance clinical product pipelines within a collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.