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.

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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 - $180K *

Lead product strategy for cloud-native vault solutions, driving effective secrets management and session control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security offerings while ensuring h...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead clinical data management efforts for oncology trials, ensuring high-quality data deliverables through collaborative planning, execution, and oversight. Engage with cross-functional teams and exte...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that empowers financial excellence by leading planning, analysis, and reporting to drive strategic growth, performance insights, and profitability across multiple functions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of regulatory strategy by supporting initiatives for new treatments. Collaborate cross-functionally, navigate compliance, and influence outcomes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $190K *

Shape data-driven strategies by leading advanced analytics initiatives, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful insights, and driving business growth for Pharmaceutical and Life Science clients...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate model development for generation and load, shaping the future of energy with simulation and technical delivery. Mentor teams, strategize market growth, and ensure compliance across d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $185K *

Drive client relationships and strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment, leading a team to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that align with client goals across multiple channels. Foster...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $230K *

Innovate organizational strategies by aligning executive priorities with effective people solutions, enhancing workforce planning and talent management. Elevate the People Business Partner model for i...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$198K - $389K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative diagnostic imaging solutions, leading clinical development programs in oncology and cardiovascular fields. This role integrates disease biology with advanced i...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in clinical trial management, ensuring compliance and data integrity while leading a dedicated team. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and enhance trial quality in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation and strategic solutions as you enhance customer engagement and support sales efforts, ensuring alignment with industry trends and fostering strong relationships in a dynamic environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $177K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data strategy and governance. Lead innovative data initiatives to enhance analytics, architecture, and team performance while driving impactful insights across...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K *

Champion the clinical operations team, ensuring project success through resource management, process efficiencies, and compliance. Drive training, metrics development, and mentorship to enhance team c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $190K *

Drive global inventory strategy and governance for excellence in supply chain planning, enhancing service performance and operational efficiency while leading a high-performing team to meet transforma...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $160K *

Innovate financial systems strategy by leading complex projects, optimizing Workday Financials, and enhancing user experiences to drive business value and efficiency across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Develop scalable, secure infrastructure for our Virtual Ai Lab, enabling remote access and processing of 100,000+ documents daily through advanced LLM technologies. Lead projects, ensuring high perfor...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Support the execution of change management strategies to enhance adoption of transformation initiatives, conducting assessments and developing deliverables while collaborating with global teams to ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Drive the AI engineering vision by leading a team in developing innovative algorithms and solutions that meet business goals, ensuring effective collaboration across departments and adherence to ethic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving growth in U.S. pharma and biotech sectors. You'll leverage your expertise in clinical development to manage sales cycles, build relationships, and expand our territory while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive impactful leadership strategies by partnering with executives to overcome critical business challenges. Leverage data insights to enhance organizational effectiveness, cultivating long-term clie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $270K *

Build and manage scalable data infrastructure that powers data-driven products and decision-making. Lead a high-impact team to ensure data governance, quality, security, and performance aligns with bu...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $350K *

Lead the charge in clinical development for movement disorders. Shape strategic initiatives, drive trial execution, and interpret data to ensure successful regulatory interactions and patient outcomes...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of higher education by leading transformative AI initiatives. Engage with academic leaders, drive multi-year institutional strategies, and ensure successful adoption and value realiza...

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4 days ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Lead operational excellence in healthcare by managing workflows and strategic initiatives that enhance value-based care and team performance while influencing outcomes through effective coaching...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.