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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$180K - $245K *

Tackle the complexities of global partner legal support by leading, strategizing, and enhancing legal infrastructure across multiple routes to market while driving automation and developing the future...

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1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$227K - $385K *

Lead the charge in optimizing patient treatment through rigorous utilization management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and healthcare regul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $236K *

Shape the future of Health Information Technology by leading scalable solutions that enhance customer engagement and streamline workflows for Health Systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure i...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$270K - $325K *

Transform the future of GI cancer treatment by leading our medical strategy. Collaborate across teams, building key partnerships and driving innovative research to enhance patient care and outcomes in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $201K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and explore high-potential solutions within the GRS business. Design and incubate new insurance products, enhancing strategies aligned with evolving m...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $307K *

Deliver measurable outcomes by translating customer needs into scalable data solutions and optimized business processes. Lead cross-functional teams to drive data strategy execution while enhancing au...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize budget development for clinical change orders, collaborating across departments. Drive operational success by managing the budget lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, and resolving issues to support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $97K *

Drive innovation in AIML for NASA by building prototypes and solving complex technical challenges. Collaborate with project teams to enhance mission capabilities through advanced data workflows, model...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic medical content while collaborating cross-functionally and ensuring high standards of accuracy and clarity, influencing multiple therapeutic projects for a dive...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $241K *

Lead the charge in multi-site clinical research by guiding project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring scientific excellence. Drive operational and strategic planning, while presenting findings and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $300K *

Empower medical communications by leading strategy, content creation, and execution across diverse therapeutic areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive awareness initiatives and achieve...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $260K *

Pioneer in AI decision systems, leading a cross-functional team to deliver innovative solutions. Drive technical strategy and integration across multiple disciplines to create secure, explainable capa...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $155K *

Pioneer impactful real-world evidence initiatives, leading research and consulting efforts while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to enhance health economics...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$247K - $366K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team focused on leveraging data to enhance member engagement and retention. Collaborate across departments to shape strategic initiatives, driving innovation...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of quality management by leading global strategies, driving compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier quality st...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Shape the future of clean energy finance by leading M&A advisory and debt execution. Own senior client relationships, guide strategic initiatives, and drive transactional success while enhancing our m...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$196K - $245K *

Shape the future of oncology in Canada by leading local medical strategy and aligning global initiatives with local healthcare needs, ensuring scientific excellence and compliance while fostering coll...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful government relations initiatives, shaping education policy through strategic engagement with state agencies and legislators, and enhance literacy solutions aligned with public prioritie...

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4 days ago

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

$120K - $165K *

Drive transformative client engagements and improve revenue cycle performance through effective management, innovative solutions, and development of analytical models while leading a team of consultan...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower brands by driving impactful social strategies and campaigns. Lead a dynamic team, foster client relationships, and deliver measurable engagement through innovative content and effective commun...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Optimize data management processes by leading cross-functional teams globally, ensuring timely data delivery, quality compliance, and effective stakeholder collaboration while mentoring peers in the c...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in redefining business systems through innovative engineering, focusing on data architecture and integration. Drive transformational technology practices across cross-functional teams...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical studies, ensuring timely, compliant, and budget-friendly execution while fostering cross-functional collaboration and maintaining operational excellence in adheren...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $290K *

Join a team that's transforming organizational strategies through dynamic HR leadership. Collaborate with executives to drive workforce planning, enhance cultural alignment, and guide change initiativ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Innovate solutions for AI governance and enterprise applications, ensuring robust standards and quality across AI agents. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Momentive Context Library and drive adva...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.