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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$168K - $312K *

Grow your career with a team revolutionizing drug discovery through innovative machine learning. Lead the development of reasoning models, translate domain knowledge into actionable ML tasks, and enha...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $312K *

Unlock the potential of AI in drug discovery by leading the development of large-scale machine learning systems. Collaborate across teams to translate complex scientific problems into innovative ML so...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to enhance genomic data engineering practices, support public health objectives through advanced analytics, and ensure the integrity of genomic datasets for outbrea...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team, guiding clients in operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role drives organizational change and strategic execution, ensuring effective methodologies and leadersh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on shaping US regulatory intelligence and external engagement. Collaborate with experts to interpret developments and provide strategic insights that support informed decisi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $278K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team to lead advanced AI development, tackling complex national security challenges through innovative data science solutions and machine learning models wi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $278K *

Engage in advanced AI and data science initiatives within national security, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges. Lead analytics across the solution lifecycle, trans...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion late-stage upstream cell culture process development, ensuring successful tech transfer, process validation, and regulatory compliance for large molecule programs. Lead cross-functional colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of a comprehensive compliance program, ensuring regulatory readiness and effective oversight across multiple states in telehealth. Lead a team dedicated to establishing policies and fos...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $260K *

Join a mission-focused team as you leverage advanced NLP and machine learning techniques to analyze and deliver impactful results. Collaborate with diverse experts to drive innovation in data analysis...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to craft impactful scientific content that enhances communication across diverse channels. Collaborate with experts to elevate our engagement strategies and support growth in the l...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $141K *

Engage in innovative oncology research, driving drug discovery initiatives. Collaborate with a dynamic team to execute experiments, analyze data, and present findings, while keeping pace with advancem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Innovate solutions for AI governance and enterprise applications, ensuring robust standards and quality across AI agents. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Momentive Context Library and drive adva...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in data science initiatives, guiding complex analytic projects to support senior policymakers, while mentoring others and addressing evolving customer needs with innovative quantitativ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead and shape the strategic direction for system acquisition in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery and adherence to performance obj...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $112K *

Champion innovative scientific storytelling to bridge cosmetic technology with consumer experiences. Collaborate across teams to illuminate the science behind makeup benefits, enhancing product narrat...

Today

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

$241K - $301K *

Shape the future of biological research by leveraging AI to drive transformative insights and develop innovative tools. Collaborate with experts to tackle key questions in human health and advance AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Optimize our understanding of the dark web by leading intelligence collection, advising cross-functional teams, and executing hands-on strategies in a fast-evolving environment. Drive impactful decisi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine technology leadership by defining and executing a corporate IT strategy that drives digital transformation and enhances service delivery while ensuring effective governance and security acro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Pioneer advancements in technology infrastructure and innovation. Oversee data management, network security, and classroom tech while leading strategic AI initiatives to enhance learning and operation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$171K - $222K *

Transform the future of machine learning by addressing key adoption barriers and optimizing solutions for trainium and inferentia accelerators. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to enhance AW...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product impact by owning areas in land development and real estate. Utilize AI-augmented workflows to define critical issues, prioritize effectively, and work with cross-functional teams to de...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$220K - $260K *

Unlock a leadership role that drives innovation in fusion nuclear science, overseeing cutting-edge research and building a world-class team. Collaborate with engineering and operations to translate sc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $187K *

Optimize AI-driven applications that harness geospatial data for insightful predictive intelligence. Collaborate with teams to create scalable ML systems and frameworks, ensuring high-performance in p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Inspire innovation in computer vision and machine learning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to pioneer technologies that tackle real-world challenges across several application domains. Drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.