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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$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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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$129K - $134K *

Accelerate impactful research by leading diverse teams and managing comprehensive projects. Collaborate strategically with leadership to drive data-informed solutions for California’s criminal justice...

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3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing Financial Markets accounts, fostering client relationships, expanding services, and driving growth through strategic insights and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K *

Empower clinical research excellence by leading rater training and endpoint surveillance initiatives to enhance the scientific integrity of trials while promoting evidence-based methodologies and coll...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$194K - $361K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and validation of next-gen AI agents and workflows. Partner across teams to implement scalable AI solutions, promote best practices, and mentor engineers in a dy...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career with a leadership role in Regulatory Affairs CMC, driving global strategies for gene therapy products. Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporti...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $251K *

Drive global insights that shape oncology strategies by leveraging market research across regions. Lead cross-functional collaboration to inform product decisions and promote business growth with stra...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$332K - $353K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in clinical standards by overseeing utilization management. You'll review cases, guide a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance while impacting patien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical research by building strategic partnerships with key decision-makers in pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, driving growth across innovative trial solution...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading cutting-edge research in speech generation. Own the strategy and technical direction for Text-to-Speech, shaping models and driving innovation while building and guidi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of clinical trials by leading multifaceted projects, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining global standards. Drive strategies for success and mentor Project Managers...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer a transformative research agenda that bridges clinical practice and policy, shaping impactful solutions for safety-net populations. Lead a high-performing research team to innovate, secure fun...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform the financial landscape by leading our accounting and finance functions while building a high-performing team. Drive operational excellence, ensure financial integrity, and collaborate with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $135K *

Shape the future of media analytics as you drive innovative reporting and optimization strategies for omnichannel clients, translating data into actionable insights that enhance campaign performance a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead clinical studies, ensuring strategic execution and oversight in neuropsychiatric drug development. Drive collaboration across departments and contribute to regulatory frame...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$191K - $263K *

Optimize the impact of medical writing by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while contributing to the strategic growth of the organization in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $265K *

Lead cutting-edge oncology clinical studies focusing on FIH and Phase 1 trials. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement protocols, ensuring compliance and advancing innovative...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Discover an opportunity to lead clinical research initiatives, develop protocols, and drive program strategies, contributing to innovative therapies and collaborating across teams to ensure data integ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive clinical research excellence by managing projects, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality study operations that meet sponsor expectations and regulatory...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading compliance and quality in clinical trials. Collaborate with teams to ensure protocol adherence, site training, and resolve issues while maintaining high standards of mon...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $130K *

Tackle clinical monitoring challenges while leading site initiatives for quality compliance and protocol adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful clinical trial executio...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Optimize your clinical research career by playing a vital role in overseeing and conducting site monitoring for clinical trials, ensuring compliance, quality, and effective team collaboration througho...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading site monitoring for clinical trials. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance recruitment, and oversee execution while providing guidan...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $257K *

Lead the charge in transforming drug development workflows through AI solutions; identify high-impact opportunities, redesign processes, and collaborate with IT to ensure scalable, compliant implement...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.