Direct Your Career Towards a Director of Research Position

A Director of Research oversees the planning, development, and execution of research initiatives. Deal with top employers in industries that prize research and gather valuable insights to advance your career in research direction on Ladders.

Top Opportunities in Research Direction

Find a multitude of opportunities in diverse fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, education, and market research. With Ladders, the platform trusted by $100K+ professionals, you can discover the ideal Director of Research position for you.

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$80K - $95K *

Lead all facets of 24/7 manufacturing operations, driving excellence through safe practices, employee development, and continuous improvement to meet production goals and maximize quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $344K *

Lead strategic planning and execution of clinical research programs, managing multiple studies and partnerships with CROs and clinical sites to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and quality out...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $105K *

The Clinical Research Director will lead the Trusted Medical Research Institute's activities, coordinating multiple clinical studies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role inv...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of enterprise AI as you innovate rigorous research agendas, design impactful experiments, and develop systems that bridge hypotheses with production, directly influencing business...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower enterprise innovation by leading research that transforms historical data into actionable insights, designing experiments and scalable systems for agent performance evaluation and reinforcemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative research initiatives while leading evidence-based practices across a multi-site network. Collaborate with diverse partners to enhance services for individuals with autism and comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock strategic leadership in clinical research to drive innovations and partnerships that enhance evidence-based practices for autism services within a multi-site network...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI research into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to prioritize projects, set milestones, and evaluate ROI, driving accountable progress while fostering a culture of scientific ex...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to coordinate and enhance quality improvement in healthcare, managing multidisciplinary teams and projects to ensure timely deliverables and effective communication with clients and pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $115K *

Partner with us to oversee clinical review activities, ensuring compliance and quality in NYSDOH AIDS Institute projects while leading a dedicated team and fostering effective communications...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Empower a dynamic research security initiative by leading the Coordinating Center, enhancing compliance, and fostering collaboration between academic units to ensure ethical and secure research practi...

1 week ago

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

$232K - $371K *

Lead transformative research efforts and team development, setting strategic direction to enhance healthcare insights and drive impactful data-driven decisions across the organization and beyond...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$253K - $404K *

Lead transformative research initiatives to empower data-driven decisions affecting healthcare. Drive strategy, manage a high-performing team, and communicate insights clearly, ensuring impactful outc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $337K *

Empower research excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on health economics and drug pricing. Shape strategy, drive impactful projects, and translate complex findings into actionable insights fo...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex R&D programs, bridging teams to deliver innovative solutions. Ensure project success through effective budget and schedule oversight while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a national clinical trials team to lead research operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while enhancing participant experiences. As a key strategic partner, you’ll drive study deve...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research operations and participant engagement. Oversee and enhance multiple clinical trials while ensuring compliance and fostering staff developmen...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize clinical research operations by leading multi-site studies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing participant engagement. Drive program improvement while overseeing staff, budgets, and stakehold...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical research as an Assistant Clinical Research Director. Oversee multi-site studies, ensuring compliance and participant engagement while mentoring staff and collabor...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing clinical research operations, ensuring compliance and quality in multiple trials while enhancing participant engagement. Foster team development and drive innovative rese...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team enhancing clinical research operations by leading multiple trials, ensuring compliance, and promoting participant engagement through strategic and scientific direction. Drive acces...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the clinical research team's efforts in managing and overseeing multiple trials, promoting compliance, efficiency, and participant engagement while navigating complex regulatory landscapes and fo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $260K *

Lead the establishment of a centralized user research function to drive product strategy and enhance decision-making through customer insights across multiple product lines...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the clinical strategy for innovative implantable neural interfaces and BCI technologies. Lead clinical development efforts, ensure regulatory compliance, and establish robust clinical evidence f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$310K - $489K *

Manage comprehensive late-stage clinical research for innovative medicines, overseeing strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead teams while ensuring alignment with regulatory stan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Research do?question toggle

    A Director of Research supervises all research operations, guiding research teams, developing budgets, implementing research strategies, ensuring high-quality data collection, and analyzing results.

  • What industries hire Directors of Research?question toggle

    Industries like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, higher education institutions, market research companies and many others that require extensive research hire directors of research.

  • What is the average salary for a Director of Research?question toggle

    The average salary for a Director of Research ranges between $130,000 to $200,000 per year. However, this can vary widely depending on the industry and location.