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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$150K - $180K *

Transform innovative protein design through advanced AI techniques, enhancing antibody drug discovery. Collaborate across disciplines to maximize efficiency and impact, while leading research that set...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Drive the development and validation of molecular assays, collaborating across teams to ensure analytical readiness for clinical milestones and supporting innovative therapeutic programs with impactfu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $148K *

Lead the charge in innovative wood protection technologies, managing a team to drive product development from concept to commercialization, while collaborating across teams to meet customer needs and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$466K - $500K+*

Drive cutting-edge research in probabilistic identity modeling for our new ad-tier. Engage in refining machine learning solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance user experi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead data-driven initiatives by analyzing and presenting reliable budgetary data to enhance resource decisions and improve operational efficiency for policy development...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing NOAA's satellite sensor calibration efforts, ensuring the quality of atmospheric data while addressing instrument anomalies and enhancing predictive models through innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful scientific leadership as you drive the discovery, optimization, and validation of multi-specific T-cell engagers, advancing therapeutic solutions through innovative assays and cross...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $165K *

Transform complex biological datasets into actionable insights by analyzing nanopore measurements and building quantitative models. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance analytical workf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $120K *

Partner with us to oversee the comprehensive management of nonclinical studies, ensuring adherence to regulations while delivering high-quality results. You'll lead teams and collaborate with sponsors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $120K *

Transform complex study data into actionable insights. Oversee non-clinical study execution, ensuring compliance with GLP standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve precise study objectives a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $123K *

Empower product safety through signal management, risk evaluation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and support safety surveillance during all development phases...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a cutting-edge startup by simulating materials at atomic scales. Collaborate closely with experimental teams to drive fast, data-driven decisions that reshape innovation in quan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive advancements in mammalian bioproduction by leading cell line development, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality protein production supportin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Advance research excellence by leading a unified research support ecosystem, overseeing compliance, data governance, and innovative partnerships with faculty and institutional leaders to maximize rese...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a diverse role in cell biology, utilizing cutting-edge techniques in a collaborative environment to engineer cell lines and validate targets, enhancing research outcomes and adva...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovative engineering solutions by providing expert assessments and support for payload and countermeasure development. Collaborate across teams to ensure program milestones are met and deliv...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Support scientists in a dynamic lab environment by optimizing operations, ensuring safety, and managing equipment. Drive efficiency and compliance while enabling rapid, safe experimentation with compl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $138K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing chemical safety by managing complex regulatory projects and providing expert guidance on environmental policies like TSCA. Collaborate with clients and regula...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Lead and develop innovative bioinformatics solutions to enhance genomic data accessibility and usability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive significant scientific advancements in a hy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development, driving projects from insights to launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet consumer and market...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $186K *

Play a key role in advancing functional precision oncology by managing patient-derived models and innovative research projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive breakthroughs in cancer biology...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $220K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to drive advanced R&D initiatives in health, focusing on groundbreaking biotechnological solutions while supporting program management and execution for transformat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Advance the field of research by applying simple yet scalable methods on large datasets, optimizing for efficiency and effectiveness in diverse multimodal applications. Collaborate closely with expert...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$109K - $128K *

Drive innovative workflows and experimental design in spatial biology and multiomics sequencing, collaborating across teams to advance product development and optimize assay performance in a dynamic R...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's innovating in semiconductor technology with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry. Drive product development from concept to commercialization, collaborating across functions to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.