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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$160K - $229K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior operational leader to drive complex healthcare implementations. Lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and build scalable processes. Shape the i...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading operational enhancements that unify cross-team processes and elevate client delivery. Collaborate effectively with teams to design practical solutions that enhance accou...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Build and lead a pre-sales function that drives enterprise growth through strict standards, strategic coaching, and operational excellence while maintaining rigorous deal evaluation and fostering a hi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $165K *

Lead transformational initiatives as a program operations expert, bridging product strategy and execution. Drive impactful solutions for a portfolio serving over 1,200 higher education partners, foste...

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2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead a team of Medical Scientists, ensuring compliance and support for clinical studies while driving medical innovation and operational excellence in life-saving projects...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead global clinical trials, overseeing study management, site operations, and vendor collaboration for successful execution and data quality throughout the study lifecycle. Your skills are...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $274K *

Shape the future of business development by leading strategies, conducting analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support growth initiatives and enhance proposal management efforts...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $131K *

Unlock your analytical prowess by providing investigative support and intelligence assessments for critical incidents and threats. Collaborate with a dynamic team, leveraging advanced analytic tools t...

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2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of clinical research by leading global trials. Drive strategies, ensure compliance, and coordinate teams across cultures to deliver high-quality studies on time and budget, while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $305K *

Transform client relationships by managing high-value consulting projects, driving service line growth, and ensuring client satisfaction. Leverage 10+ years of experience to deliver exceptional adviso...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion compliance initiatives and manage risk for a global medical device company. Collaborate with leadership and ensure adherence to laws, policies, and ethical standards across multifaceted opera...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $298K *

Join a team that's driving growth by identifying key opportunities and leading cross-functional initiatives across Marketing, Product, Sales, and Engineering, ensuring teams execute with clarity to ma...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's pivotal in optimizing deal structuring and execution. This role partners with Sales and Renewals to enhance revenue and minimize churn, ensuring solutions are mutually beneficial an...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping commercial success by driving innovative operations, managing strategic projects, and implementing best practices. Elevate your leadership in developing scalable processes a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$235K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to create and manage internal software platforms. Drive technical direction and standards, ensuring successful delivery while collaborati...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Champion supply chain strategy and execution for clinical operations, ensuring timely, compliant delivery of materials for global oncology trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage ris...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $190K *

Drive strategic revenue growth by leading consultative sales and building executive relationships across diverse industries, leveraging AI transformation and technology solutions to enhance client par...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $175K *

Optimize global clinical trial operations from start to close, ensuring adherence to regulations and quality standards. Manage cross-functional collaboration and vendor oversight, while maintaining tr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving AI-native software delivery by leading diverse tech teams, aligning strategies with business priorities while championing engineering excellence and operational effectivenes...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $227K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing team while driving commercial success and customer satisfaction across NAM platform services in a dynamic scientific software environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to clinical excellence by managing monitoring activities, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing site processes throughout study phases. Collaborate with teams to prioritize tasks and uphol...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $209K *

Lead innovative recruitment strategies for physicians and advanced practice professionals, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement. Partner with operational leaders to align workfor...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $224K *

Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team to deliver strategic insights, enhance data-driven decision-making, and drive measurable business outcomes through innovative analytics solutions and...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $283K *

Lead the charge in enterprise program innovation, directing cross-unit strategies to enhance execution and governance on multi-million dollar initiatives, while fostering collaboration, transparency...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $210K *

Engage in shaping AI-enabled software architecture, translating business needs into secure, scalable solutions while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions on modern engineering and respon...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.