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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$120K - $150K *

Champion strategic resourcing by analyzing data and leading staffing initiatives. Drive operational efficiency, manage complex workforce demands, and enhance financial performance while fostering grow...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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 days 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

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

6 days ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer impactful research and program practices, driving performance analysis and strategy development while overseeing reporting and execution of key clinical initiatives within a remote, collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of oncology research by leading clinical development programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance study protocols and ensure regulatory compliance, driving ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing relationships with K-12 education clients through tailored solutions and expert service delivery. Leverage your skills in account management to drive growth a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$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 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $272K *

Bring your expertise to identify revenue opportunities while collaborating with commercial teams and thought leaders. Leverage scientific knowledge to suggest innovative solutions and promote biomarke...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 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 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $140K *

Champion a fair and equitable workplace by leading employee relations initiatives. Advise on complex issues, conduct investigations, and partner with teams to mitigate risks and enhance organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$163K - $267K *

Lead UX research to transform user insights into impactful product strategies. Drive research initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and mentor a growing team, while shaping a narrative t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $107K *

Drive impactful research and evaluation initiatives, leading client engagements and partnerships. Shape and deliver innovative solutions to advance institutional and community goals while ensuring qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative research by leading diverse research administration, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with faculty and stakeholders to manage funding effectively throughout project lifecycle...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Tackle market insights and analytics to shape a customer-centric strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective Voice of Customer initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $160K *

Join a team that's enhancing clinical trial solutions by building strong relationships with key stakeholders and leveraging your sales expertise to expand IRB and IBC services in the life sciences ind...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Empower healthcare innovation by leading strategic initiatives for new business opportunities, driving customer satisfaction, and fostering site relationships in global clinical operations, specifical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Champion the development of impactful medical content and strategy, leading a team to drive excellence in scientific communication. Partner cross-functionally to enhance client relationships and ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $130K *

Advance AP Reading operations by leading subject portfolio execution, ensuring accurate and timely scoring through effective workforce management and logistics coordination for both onsite and remote...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$253K - $312K *

Lead the charge in shaping regulatory strategies for innovative CAR-T therapies. Influence drug development as a key partner across multidisciplinary teams to drive successful registration and navigat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $145K *

Empower your career as a strategic leader driving audience-first media strategies in healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful planning, investment, and measurement that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion quality initiatives in a dynamic healthcare environment, leading MSSP Quality programs while influencing strategic decisions across teams. Drive performance improvement and build a quality fu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.