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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$100K - $135K *

Elevate the future of Life Sciences marketing by driving growth and adoption in North America. Lead strategic marketing initiatives, collaborate with teams, and optimize performance to achieve commerc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate search performance by leading integrated campaigns and mentoring a team. Drive strategy in SEM and SEO for prominent clients in healthcare, ensuring outstanding results and client satisfaction...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $151K *

Elevate success by strategically leading revenue growth and partnerships at a national scale within the educational technology space, ensuring impactful implementations for millions of students and fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$161K - $269K *

Join our dynamic team to lead global treasury operations, ensuring liquidity, managing financial risks, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize trea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $272K *

Lead change management initiatives in Global Clinical Trial Operations, guiding strategic projects, promoting best practices, and ensuring timely delivery of cross-functional initiatives by leveraging...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $151K *

Strategize and drive business development by identifying opportunities for new and expansion sales. Leverage insights and collaborate across teams to build robust client engagement and pipeline strate...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $151K *

Analyze client needs and craft strategic plans to generate significant business opportunities. Collaborate across teams to engage high-level prospects and drive account growth in corporate real estate...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $151K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives to create and expand business opportunities within multinational companies, leveraging client insights and engagement plans to foster relationships and close deals in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $151K *

Unlock potential by driving new business opportunities within multinational corporations. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create targeted strategies and client engagement plans, while fo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $100K *

Champion client engagement by driving growth through insight-led analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance client profitability using advanced analyt...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $220K *

Drive innovation by leading a regional team of translational scientists, enhancing oncology research through advanced data strategies and partnerships with top medical institutions while ensuring comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $205K *

Help us redefine the future of biologics business development by driving new customer relationships and revenue growth in the US West territory, while collaborating cross-functionally and promoting in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $193K *

Accelerate your career by managing transformative projects, leading teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success. Elevate operational efficiency and client satisfaction through...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$220K - $250K *

Engage as a key leader overseeing a major enterprise SaaS program, ensuring alignment across multi-workstream teams, and building strong relationships with strategic stakeholders for successful implem...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Lead our cybersecurity initiatives by establishing robust strategies, enhancing security posture, and ensuring compliance across a diverse remote workforce. Collaborate with leadership to protect crit...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Explore new sales opportunities and lead a collaborative team to drive enterprise growth in secure networking solutions. Engage with clients and partners, making impactful connections to expand and fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative pricing strategies for our Renters portfolio, blending data science and business acumen. Collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior decision-making t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$201K - $263K *

Shape the future of workforce strategy by leveraging AI and data to enhance organizational decision-making, ensuring a seamless integration of talent and technology for optimal efficiency and innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $315K *

Join a high-profile team overseeing SEC reporting and ESG compliance. Leverage your accounting expertise and leadership skills to enhance financial disclosures and drive sustainability initiatives acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Join a leading team driving innovation and growth in defense solutions. As a Senior Capture Manager, you'll lead strategic initiatives, engage stakeholders, and shape winning proposals to secure oppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K *

Champion project success by leading the global team in Oncology, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering client relationships and supporting business developmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $273K *

Lead the charge in enhancing secure software development by embedding robust security practices within application lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to identify, remediate, and validate vulnerabiliti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development of a national partner network for electrical contractors, ensuring quality installations and performance metrics that support operational excellence and grid reliability across al...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $274K *

Lead the establishment of a robust Product Quality function, enhancing governance and processes for evaluating lending products to ensure compliance, reliability, and accuracy across the financial ser...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $334K *

Bring your expertise to drive transformational change as you lead multi-disciplinary teams in consulting engagements for large clients, focusing on business and IT solutions that enhance customer ecos...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

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

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.