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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$225K - $240K *

Drive the global supply chain strategy and execution for sourcing, procurement, and materials management. Lead a diverse team to improve service performance and drive cost-efficiency across operations...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $265K *

Lead and optimize global content production processes, unifying effort across teams to ensure efficiency and quality. Drive automation and partner management for enhanced scalability and strategic ali...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $285K *

Transform clinical data management through strategic oversight, vendor collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Lead data integrity, budget management, and study execution to enhance productivity acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $275K *

Engage with us to lead and innovate as you manage a team of data scientists, driving AI transformation and consumer analytics to enhance experiences and operational efficiency in the marketplace...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $180K *

Advance AI transformation by leading a Center of Excellence, driving organizational change, establishing governance, and building shared infrastructure aimed at optimizing AI capabilities across funct...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $256K *

Champion the strategic deployment of projects in State & Local Government, overseeing budgets, timelines, and team dynamics. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, ensuring project excellenc...

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3 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's developing and executing sales strategies in translational science, focusing on Oncology. Drive business growth by leveraging relationships and insights to identify opportunities an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Empower our sales team by developing innovative strategies to drive growth in oncology translational science. Join us in creating impactful relationships and leveraging market opportunities while work...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by developing large-scale optimization methods that enhance trading strategies in dynamic financial markets. Collaborate with a team to apply cutting-edge research and advance Voleon...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by leading global defense strategies. Oversee threat detection, incident response, and cloud security, while fostering innovation within a high-i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive technical excellence by leading complex projects, managing partners, and enhancing customer experiences. Deliver solutions for BI and analytics while shaping product direction and fostering stro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $105K *

Optimize user experiences by executing strategies across digital touchpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve customer journeys, leveraging insights for impactf...

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Reposted 3 days ago

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

$266K - $319K *

Drive clinical study success as a medical lead, overseeing trials, managing regulatory compliance, and fostering investigator relationships while ensuring patient-centric trial strategies...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $160K *

Lead the Site Logistics & Execution strategy for AP Reading events, ensuring seamless vendor management and operational readiness while guiding the team through crisis situations and optimizing proces...

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1 week ago

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

$205K - $256K *

Join a team that's shaping product strategy and enhancing decisions through data. This role focuses on product optimization and collaboration across diverse teams to leverage insights for impactful pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the regulatory CMC strategy ensuring compliance for complex manufacturing processes in biologics. Engage with internal teams and regulatory authorities to drive successful submissions and mitigat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K *

Join a team that's poised for growth; lead product management, team building, and strategic decisions for a multi-product portfolio while balancing hands-on execution and P&L ownership in a dynamic ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$217K - $277K *

Join a dynamic team to advance Circle's Solutions Engineering in Capital Markets. Drive solution validation processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring client success from discover...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Oversee the monitoring and management of clinical study sites, ensuring compliance with international guidelines and local regulations while promoting effective communication and collaboration among s...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $185K *

Unlock potential by partnering with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, enhance performance, and foster a high-engagement culture in a dynamic healthcare managed services environm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Drive your career with a strategic sales leadership role to generate revenue growth. Lead a high-performing enterprise sales team while developing relationships with industry leaders and managing end...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise planning across multiple manufacturing sites. Oversee a diverse team to enhance raw material planning, production scheduling, and ERP processes, driving operat...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $179K *

Champion quality operations and compliance across clinical studies, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and leading risk assessments. Partner with study teams and enhance audit readines...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of managed services by leveraging AI-driven solutions, optimizing complex processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused application support and de...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.