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 driving healthcare research initiatives by managing projects, analyzing data, and translating findings into actionable insights that influence strategic direction and enhance indust...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping a high-performance culture by partnering with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to enhance talent management, org design, and employee engagement in a rapidly growing env...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transformative AI initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership to deliver impactful projects from diagnosis to deployment, driving value across the organization through innovat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K *

Help us advance the field of education and mental health by managing clinical research initiatives, engaging with communities, and overseeing a dedicated team to enhance social-emotional success in K...

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1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing quality assurance for cutting-edge radiopharmaceuticals. Oversee development quality, regulatory compliance, and team leadership, ensuring alignment with GMP and enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $242K *

Lead and empower cross-functional epidemiological research initiatives, providing expertise in disease understanding and safety studies, while collaborating with teams to support regulatory compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $155K *

Join a growing Activation team to lead impactful social media strategies for healthcare clients, driving execution across organic, paid, and influencer programs while fostering client partnerships and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading sales efforts in the commercial sector. You'll drive business growth, build CxO relationships, and utilize modern CRM tools to meet targets and enhance client engagement...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $240K *

Transform technical program management by building and leading a high-impact team. Oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives, establish scalable practices, and ensure program launch readiness to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by leading the development of technical program management practices, driving cross-functional initiatives, and empowering a talented TPM team to en...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$217K - $299K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance in healthcare diagnostics. Leverage your legal expertise to provide strategic advice, develop policies, and drive risk mitigation in the commerciali...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $135K *

Optimize customer experiences by leading cutting-edge AI research initiatives. Drive insights on market trends, competitive positioning, and strategic guidance to empower IT buyers and suppliers in th...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $126K *

Drive progress within the datacenter industry by leveraging your expertise in infrastructure and services. Engage clients, analyze critical metrics, and collaborate with analysts to provide insights a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$249K - $327K *

Transform regulatory strategies for global Neurology and Oncology portfolios. Drive compliance and submission quality with a hands-on approach, ensuring alignment with business plans while leading cro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join us to drive product execution and enhancements in a dynamic environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, align product strategies, and leverage user insight...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$211K - $290K *

Empower organizational compliance by overseeing policy governance, ensuring a clear, navigable framework for corporate standards, driving effectiveness, and mitigating risks while enhancing productivi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that drives global regulatory strategy for innovative products. You will lead regulatory affairs for clinical development, ensuring alignment with health authority requirements and facilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $187K *

Join a team that's advancing clinical research through leadership in multi-center studies, overseeing design and execution, ensuring quality control, and guiding project teams to achieve impactful res...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $418K *

Elevate your career by leading semantic technologies and knowledge engineering initiatives. Drive the strategic implementation of enterprise-level AI and analytics capabilities while fostering innovat...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team as you lead high-impact medical content development. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor talent, and strategize with clients to enhance medical education and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $215K *

Deliver strategic growth through partnerships, overseeing commercial initiatives and team leadership while collaborating cross-functionally to identify, negotiate, and implement impactful alliances in...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of operational excellence in clinical trials by overseeing processes, guiding teams, and implementing improvements to ensure effective, compliant, and timely execution of research proto...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive impactful Phase IV and observational research initiatives by partnering with biopharmaceutical sponsors. Leverage deep scientific expertise to create tailored study designs, foster relationships...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $132K *

Champion transformative qualitative research programs for tech giants, leading strategic client partnerships while ensuring operational excellence and clarity across complex projects. Drive impactful...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.