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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$130K - $170K *

Empower the future of clean metal production by advancing electrochemical systems. Design and optimize experiments while translating lab results to scalable solutions, impacting sustainability in crit...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $226K *

Empower innovation by developing models that unify satellite manufacturing data into actionable intelligence, enhancing production efficiency and decision-making in a transformative role that bridges...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Tackle molecular characterization studies and safety reports to support regulatory submissions for GM crops. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expertise in molecular biology, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $216K *

Champion the development of AI-driven fraud detection systems by leveraging advanced machine learning and statistical analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create cutting-edge solutions that pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive data insights at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, utilizing your advanced analytical skills to create scalable Python solutions and deliver operational support for mission-critical d...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to successful facility construction projects, overseeing planning, design, and execution, while managing vendors and stakeholders to ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery of specialized...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $144K *

Advance your career by applying human quantitative genetics to enhance drug discovery efforts in neurology and immunology. Collaborate with experts to deliver analytical insights that drive critical p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $215K *

Join a team of economists to analyze complex data, develop economic models, and forecast business dynamics, helping to advance strategic initiatives across diverse functions such as retail, cloud, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $216K *

Engage in high-impact data science by architecting AI-driven solutions that detect behavioral risk signals across the payment ecosystem, directly combating fraud and enhancing financial governance thr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data analytics by building robust ETL pipelines and applying advanced machine learning techniques to enhance real-time insights and drive strategic decision-ma...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Play a key role in advancing laboratory instrumentation and optimizing processes. Collaborate across projects, driving innovation while ensuring compliance and enhancing data quality through rigorous...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Drive data architecture initiatives across preclinical science by designing domain-driven models, ensuring data governance and quality, and enabling self-service visualizations. Collaborate with teams...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $300K *

Innovate advanced memory infrastructures to power organizational superintelligence. As a Research Scientist, you'll design systems for knowledge representation and temporal reasoning to enhance predic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to advanced analytics as a Senior Data Scientist, leveraging expertise in data visualization, AI/ML, and automation to drive mission success in the Intelligence Community, while mentoring a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Advance your career by providing financial oversight and strategic leadership for library, museum, and digital scholarship initiatives, managing substantial budgets and cross-divisional teams to enhan...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion knowledge management initiatives by overseeing secure content systems, enhancing collaboration support, and improving organizational processes for strategic analysis efforts and executive eng...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $169K *

Advance your career in bioinformatics by designing and optimizing siRNA sequences while collaborating with cross-functional teams in the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Group, targeting innovative gene s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $215K *

Join a team that's solving critical business challenges using econometric modeling and big data analytics, delivering insights for decision-making across various business units in a fast-paced environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining B2B marketing measurement with innovative frameworks. Contribute to shaping upper-funnel investment strategies, leveraging economics and marketing science to drive impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $211K *

Join a cutting-edge team developing innovative quantum error correction schemes for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Collaborate on research projects while influencing the future of superconducting q...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance innovation in semiconductor R&D as you develop cutting-edge cleaning and etching solutions. Collaborate with global teams, drive experiments, and support customer projects to deliver impactful...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to groundbreaking research by developing AI systems that enhance understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in securing sensitive information while managing compliance and risk across security operations and foreign disclosure. Serve as a critical advisor to leadership and coordinate with di...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative early clinical development in cardiometabolic disease. Collaborate across functions to design and implement clinical trials, enhance data quality, and contribut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Transform early-stage research into innovative solutions by exploring novel materials and chemistries. Drive projects from concept to prototype, shaping strategies and ensuring seamless collaboration...

1 week 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.