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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$86K - $95K *

Manage high-impact qualitative research projects, guiding a talented team to deliver exceptional insights and client satisfaction. Shape strategic relationships and drive business growth while ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading complex initiatives in clinical research, enhancing operational excellence through strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and data-driven solutions to elevate...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic evidence generation and synthesis to inform market access and reimbursement strategies. Oversee cross-functional initiatives and translate complex data into actio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Empower your engineering team by managing roadmap execution, optimizing agile processes, and fostering collaboration. Use your SaaS expertise to lead diverse teams in delivering high-quality data-driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $150K *

Lead and elevate clinical research strategies to optimize trial outcomes, overseeing teams and operations while ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals. Drive impactful results thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to innovate and improve learning systems. Drive inclusion and impact by redesigning educational frameworks for historically marginalized groups while ensuring alignm...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Elevate organizational potential by leading a strategic legal department. Manage a small legal team while owning the company's IP and risk strategy. Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Drive advancements in neurotechnology by leading clinical evidence strategies, shaping scientific narratives, and fostering external research collaborations to transform psychiatric therapies for pati...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join us in leading a global strategy for end-user IT support, enhancing operational excellence and customer satisfaction through strategic partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives across di...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $97K *

Support innovative education research initiatives by coordinating collaborative project efforts. Leverage expertise in project management and education research to enhance evidence-based learning solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI research by transforming consumer data streams into gold-standard training sets. Lead collaborations with top AI labs and establish Neon's authority in audio data evaluation, en...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing research for coaching practices, ensuring scientific integrity, guiding educational strategies, and mentoring future research leaders to enhance the Institute's credibilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$106K - $118K *

Advance clinical research by collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based initiatives, ensuring rigorous data management and optimizing care processes within a dynamic, mission-d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering client relationships and mentoring Managers for opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $272K *

Empower your career by collaborating with commercial teams to identify customer needs and innovative solutions within the drug discovery process. Leverage your expertise in biomarker measurements and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$332K - $353K *

Lead the charge in utilization management, ensuring top-tier clinical standards are upheld. Leverage your experience in case reviews and multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care while m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$313K - $360K *

Architect and lead global privacy and data protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international laws, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote best practices in da...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects, ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary areas while managing scope, schedule, and budgets. Drive stakeholder engagement and enhance project milestones...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the execution and monitoring of clinical trials, ensuring compliance and quality standards while leading a team of field CRAs in a collaborative environment to address study-related issues and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Elevate impactful program innovation! Lead strategic portfolios and initiatives, overseeing cross-functional teams to enhance educational programs through evidence-based practices and learning integra...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into insights to enhance research decision-making. Drive analytics strategies and develop reporting solutions that empower stakeholders across the university to ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$140K - $278K *

Shape clinical projects by leading a dedicated team, overseeing trials, and ensuring compliance with guidelines while driving strategic initiatives to enhance assessment activities and training conten...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $131K *

Lead the execution of customer-facing implementations and key internal projects while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, managing risks, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $156K *

Unlock potential by overseeing comprehensive HR functions to align employee performance with organizational goals. Lead recruitment, development, policy implementation, and compliance efforts while fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Join us as a key leader in driving the commercial strategy for scientific solutions while developing a high-performance team that engages top-tier clients in the life sciences sector. Own flagship acc...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.