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 in end-to-end peptide synthesis, ensuring quality control while troubleshooting and improving processes. This hands-on role allows you to closely oversee synthesis, purification, and characteri...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing bioanalytical methodologies within a dynamic LC-MS/MS lab. Drive high-quality testing and compliance while mentoring staff and overseeing method development in support of...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative AI solutions in preclinical research, managing complex predictive models and agentic systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure deployment and complianc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance LC-MS/MS bioanalytical laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality testing, regulatory compliance, and strong staff development. Oversee method development, validation, and analysis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$50K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, driving innovation while collaborating on mission-critical projects. Join a supportive team focused on software solutions and emerging technologies, ensuring...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into insights by driving innovative target discovery in the Data Science team, utilizing advanced multi-omics techniques to validate cell-state regulatory elements in immunology and inf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of materials as you lead a talented R&D team to innovate next-gen alloys, combining hands-on metallurgy with mentoring, all while driving cutting-edge product development in a fas...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $241K *

Transform antibody discovery by merging cutting-edge computational design with innovative wet-lab practices. Lead and collaborate with teams to ensure scientific integrity and advance biologic drug de...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $158K *

Grow your career with a cutting-edge team focused on advanced analytical technologies for siRNA therapeutics. Engage collaboratively across functions to elevate impurity characterization strategies an...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading data projects that empower global AI teams. You'll manage the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality datasets while collaborating with clients and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze complex cyber threats to enhance defense capabilities through advanced data science, operational analysis, and innovative solutions, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative chemistry by executing and optimizing synthesis workflows to support drug development initiatives. Collaborate with a dynamic team on both solution-phase and solid-phase methods, dri...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $261K *

Champion innovative clinical strategies to drive early development plans, ensuring thorough data review and protocol execution for multiple projects. Collaborate across functions while leading scienti...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$223K - $294K *

Lead a dynamic team to shape the future of computational sciences, developing algorithms and models while aligning scientific goals with technology innovation in a fast-paced, evolving environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $240K *

Champion antibody engineering by designing innovative display libraries and optimizing strategies for therapeutic development using AI and computational tools to enhance hit rates across diverse candi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock the potential of data in synthetic biology by developing advanced data-analysis pipelines, collaborating with experts to derive insights from complex biological data and drive innovation in com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Grow your career with this Director-level role leading agentic AI initiatives. Influence scientific strategy and capabilities across functions to enhance drug discovery and research through advanced A...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quantum research by conducting advanced theoretical, experimental, and computational studies. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative solutions in quantum information scienc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and extract insights from large datasets while utilizing mathematical, computational, and statistical methods. Collaborate on mission-driven projects that influence data analysis and interpret...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives, driving projects from ideation to market launch while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Mentor teams, influence stakeholders, and manage tim...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Tackle complex systems challenges in autonomous drone technology, driving design and integration across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Shape next-gen UAV platforms from concept to field deployme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $200K *

Develop a high-performing marketing strategy that drives growth, enhances brand positioning, and aligns with business objectives. Collaborate with leadership to identify market opportunities and build...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$216K - $240K *

Champion innovative solutions that transform complex problems into impactful experiments, guiding cross-functional teams in architectural design, statistical rigor, and technical excellence while infl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cytogenetic testing technologies. Drive scientific innovation and ensure technical excellence while overseeing research and development activities within a co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $205K *

Optimize real-world evidence studies to advance health outcomes and economics. Lead the design, analysis, and publication of impactful research utilizing operational data to inform clinical practice a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.