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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$91K - $159K *

Unlock potential by assisting with system planning and analysis for advanced Navy weapon systems. Contribute to technical documentation, software development, and detailed reports while collaborating...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $226K *

Lead the charge in defining AI strategies for dynamic security operations, developing innovative machine learning models that enhance incident response. Collaborate with engineers to integrate AI solu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate strategic planning and organizational efforts, tackling complex challenges and facilitating collaboration across agencies to enhance mission success and operational effectiveness...

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

$330K - $430K *

Lead the charge in driving a dual-sided growth strategy within Life Sciences, focusing on commercial revenue and high-fidelity data integration to optimize AI deployment at the point of care with majo...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $190K *

Join our team to manage complex clinical research programs at the intersection of AI and healthcare. Drive project milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and enhance operational processes for...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$55K - $126K *

Architect user-centric SharePoint solutions, enhancing functionality and accessibility while collaborating in a dynamic development team focused on national defense challenges. Your skills will drive...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $127K *

Lead independent and collaborative conservation research, overseeing projects in genomics, ecology, and epidemiology while mentoring staff and securing grants to drive impactful wildlife health initia...

2 weeks ago

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

$99K - $132K *

Transform project execution in a dynamic life sciences environment, overseeing custom antibody projects from initiation to delivery while enhancing interdepartmental collaboration and customer communi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful projects in medical device development, ensuring timely execution and compliance through cross-functional collaboration. Join our team to lead innovative solutions for neurodegenerativ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $253K *

Unlock compliance excellence by ensuring agency certifications for innovative fuel cell technology while managing complex projects and collaborating across disciplines to drive safety and efficiency f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $202K *

Drive the iterative development, validation, and deployment of AI and machine learning models across the organization, ensuring continuous improvement and scalability to enhance decision-making and op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming market demand into growth opportunities through expert advisory support. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance customer loyalty and drive strategic project selli...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive procurement processes, collaborating across functions to source hardware, software, and services. This role offers growth potential within a fast-paced, evolving organ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing AI product projects through cross-functional collaboration and clear communication. Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while maintaining accountability and driv...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $184K *

Oversee complex projects from inception to completion, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring adherence to budget, safety, and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve success...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive global leadership development by mastering biopharmaceutical processes in China before leading technology transfer at overseas sites. Engage in high-impact projects, process scale-up, and establ...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $315K *

Reimagine operations in a cutting-edge scientific facility. Drive multi-mission alignment, foster positive culture, and engage stakeholders to support groundbreaking research at STScI. Lead diverse te...

Today

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

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing global engineering team, define technical strategy, enhance product quality, and foster a vibrant AI-centric culture while scaling rapidly through dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $324K *

Lead strategic co-financing partnerships to enhance global health R&D. Collaborate across teams to structure financing deals, translate technical needs into actionable investment cases, and support im...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K - $500K+*

Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing system performance across multiple dimensions including throughput and latency, while ensuring model output correctness. Collaborate across teams to drive sig...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$350K - $500K+*

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system performance, ensuring optimal throughput, latency, and correctness of AI inference systems. Collaborate on intricate cross-layer investigations and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $215K *

Accelerate your career as you manage complex technical programs, partnering with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful execution under tight timelines. Leverage organization and clar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $215K *

Lead the charge in executing complex technical programs by managing risks, timelines, and team alignment to deliver exceptional results. Collaborate with engineering and stakeholders to ensure efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$350K - $500K+*

Tackle performance challenges in advanced inference systems, ensuring throughput, latency, and correctness while integrating cross-layer optimizations and driving impactful improvements in production...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $182K *

Explore advanced computational methods and AI techniques to transform drug discovery through effective modeling, pipeline automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving impactful t...

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.