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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$150K - $195K *

Join us to lead analytical method development and validation in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards for rare disease drug products, while collaborating across...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing the full project lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget in mission-critical environments. Drive innovation and eff...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $155K *

Lead advanced customer analytics initiatives, providing strategic insights and fostering client relationships. Drive analytics delivery excellence with distributed teams while identifying growth oppor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K *

Drive operational excellence and cross-functional alignment for global platform teams, ensuring measurable impact and continuous improvement. Lead a diverse team, fostering accountability while collab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$167K - $268K *

Lead transformative enterprise IT services for domestic and international teams, enhancing employee technology and service maturity across multiple regions while driving strategic initiatives and oper...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Engage with clients as a thought leader in Managed Services, fostering relationships and delivering strategic solutions for legal firms, while driving growth in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$287K - $351K *

Deliver strategic legal leadership in complex civil litigation, managing environmental issues and risks while guiding a robust team on case management, advising stakeholders, and ensuring effective r...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$154K - $209K *

Manage governance, risk, and compliance efforts by leading assessments, advising teams, and ensuring adherence to security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance information security and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Explore a rewarding Senior Clinical Research Associate role managing relationships and ensuring quality in clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on patient safety and c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $245K *

Champion project insurance strategies and risk management processes, collaborating across departments to evaluate and mitigate risks in a complex industrial and energy landscape, driving successful pr...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining release management. Oversee the planning and execution of application and infrastructure releases while ensuring compliance, minimizing downtime, and driving process impr...

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3 weeks ago

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

$250K - $275K *

Deliver high-impact engineering outcomes by leading and empowering multiple teams. Drive technical strategy and execution discipline while fostering collaboration with Product to enhance landlord solu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$195K - $270K *

Join a team that's building innovative privacy infrastructure and controls to protect data across our platforms. Drive privacy-by-design initiatives, manage a growing team, and collaborate with cross...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$211K - $235K *

Inspire data-driven decision-making by leading a team of BI analysts, developing executive dashboards, and enabling AI-assisted analytics for actionable business insights across diverse stakeholders...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping personnel security by developing robust programs to protect our workforce, manage risk, and enhance trust. You'll lead initiatives that ensure safety and compli...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $115K *

Engage in transformative project management overseeing VMware Cloud Foundation deployments, from planning to execution, while fostering cross-functional teamwork and maintaining strong customer relati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$243K - $350K *

Lead a strategic team shaping Account Management for enterprise accounts, enhancing relationships with key merchants, driving performance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve long...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $218K *

Transform AI product management by leading innovative solutions and client success. Drive automation and analytics to enhance efficiency in affordability products while mentoring analysts and collabor...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $288K *

Innovate strategies for research and product development in Ultrasound AI. Lead a cross-functional team to align research with business goals, engage with partners, and evaluate research impact to dri...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Strategize and build impactful partnerships with manufacturers in the life sciences sector, leveraging clinical expertise and insights. Lead business development efforts to drive revenue and ensure su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $162K *

Drive executive compensation strategy by analyzing pay structures, governance, and board presentations. Collaborate with leadership to ensure competitive pay practices and compliance with regulatory r...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Reimagine regulatory compliance by driving strategies that navigate the dynamic landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead initiatives that safeguard innovation...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$156K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact Behavioral Economics team, crafting strategies to enhance member health behaviors. Drive innovative interventions and stakeholder collaboration for measurable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping regulatory strategies in biopharmaceuticals. This role involves leading regulatory submissions and collaborating across project teams to ensure compliance while advancing co...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $225K *

Shape the future of medical strategy by leading the integration of science and creativity, guiding teams to transform complex data into impactful narratives that drive strategic healthcare communicati...

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2 days ago

  •   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.