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 *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical operations, driving high-quality care while overseeing performance metrics. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement strategic initiatives, ensuring patient s...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $297K *

Partner with us to lead global regulatory affairs for innovative pharmaceutical products. Oversee strategy, team development, and agency negotiations while ensuring compliance and operational excellen...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $344K *

Join a team that champions Medical Expert engagement across hematology. Drive strategic marketing initiatives, foster collaborations, and enhance brand positioning while navigating complex healthcare...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $285K *

Elevate your career by leading integrated marketing campaigns that drive measurable pipeline growth across multiple segments. Own strategy and execution, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and o...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$199K - $270K *

Lead the global GxP audit strategy and ensure quality compliance across R&D. Drive audit initiatives, manage risks, and cultivate a high-performing team to enhance quality culture and inspection readi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $216K *

Optimize global shared services operations by leading strategic HR & Finance initiatives, ensuring service excellence across various delivery processes. Champion continuous improvement and collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Lead strategic client relationships to drive retention and expansion, enhancing enterprise resilience. Collaborate across teams to align goals and create long-term value, ensuring successful outcomes...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading integrated content strategies that shape industry thought leadership, enhance brand visibility, and engage key audiences through innovative campaigns across multiple platfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $170K *

Empower growth by leading commercial contract processes while advising on legal matters. Drive compliance, risk management, and AI integration in contracts, fostering strong stakeholder relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Elevate scientific excellence by leading the development and oversight of innovative content across therapeutic areas, fostering robust client relationships, and driving strategic brand initiatives fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare analytics initiatives to optimize medical loss ratio. Collaborate across teams to identify trends and improve cost and quality outcomes, delivering insights to s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing knowledge management across practice areas. Lead a dynamic group in content creation, ensuring strategic alignment, innovative adoption of legal technologies...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading corporate finance strategies, planning, and forecasting to enhance organizational performance. Collaborate cross-functionally, providing actionable insights to guide leader...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career by leading revenue growth and strategic engagement with key healthcare executives. This role demands expertise in multi-product SaaS sales and deep sector insights to develop and nurt...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $184K *

Take ownership of a dynamic sales role focused on enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions. Drive revenue growth through strategic account management and new business acquisition while engaging with C...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead and oversee coding operations for pediatric specialties, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Provide strategic guidance, mentor teams, and partner with stakeholders to optimize revenue and enhance...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$209K - $244K *

Optimize product vision and strategy for billing systems, leading Agile teams to deliver innovative payment solutions. Collaborate with IT and Finance to ensure scalable, secure operations while drivi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $130K *

Lead the charge in programmatic excellence, mentoring a high-performing team to translate strategic initiatives into impactful campaign executions for enterprise clients, ensuring operational rigour a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in programmatic strategy, driving advanced automated media solutions and fostering client partnerships to enhance account performance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Execute regional marketing strategies to enhance product adoption and brand awareness. Drive market development through effective leadership, collaboration, and innovative campaigns that elevate patie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a high-performing programmatic deployment team. Drive operational excellence, mentor talent, and implement cutting-edge AI solutions in a dynamic media environment, ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of education by influencing policy and advocacy at state levels. As a pivotal member of the U.S. Government Relations team, drive initiatives that enhance access and support for educa...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$318K - $430K *

Pioneer innovative healthcare solutions by leveraging AI and advanced biological data. Take charge in defining a vision for new product offerings that intersects with cutting-edge research, executing...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$318K - $430K *

Shape innovative strategies in AI and multiomic data to enhance health solutions. Lead the development of new products and services, managing multidisciplinary teams to execute actionable business pro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $291K *

Shape the future of commercial strategy by leveraging data analytics to drive decisions. Collaborate with leadership to assess market trends and optimize performance, while overseeing the implementati...

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1 week 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.