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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$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...

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  •   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...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing the execution of a multi-market CRM transformation program. Serve as the pivotal delivery authority, overseeing vendor coordination and ensuring seamless workstream progre...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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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...

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3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Shape your future by managing delivery operations for critical materials and equipment. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure compliance with technical requirements while effectively mitig...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming child welfare systems to enhance family safety, support community well-being, and drive impactful policy changes at local, state, and national levels, fostering collabo...

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

$153K - $230K *

Empower our enterprise AI initiative by leading a team that designs and implements advanced machine learning and Generative AI solutions, ensuring high-quality production standards and aligning with b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $229K *

Collaborate with senior CX leaders to drive transformative customer experiences through original research, strategic engagement, and thought leadership, helping clients navigate the evolving landscape...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence and stakeholder engagement as a strategic leader overseeing regional wellness and fitness operations, ensuring alignment with business strategies and revenue targets while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Drive impactful AI systems development by leading a multidisciplinary team. Engage in hands-on technical architecture and enable quick delivery of customer-focused solutions in enterprise environments...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing crisis operations by managing a skilled team of crisis managers, ensuring effective responses, building scalable systems, and providing essential oversight in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $278K *

Pioneer the direction of large, complex clinical programs in oncology, ensuring alignment with quality, budget, and timelines. Lead cross-functional teams and maintain high operational standards to dr...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $235K *

Drive strategic forecasting initiatives, enhancing revenue projections and collaboration across teams to ensure successful product launches while delivering actionable insights and managing multiple p...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs, ensuring timely delivery, alignment with business goals, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and quality...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Accelerate your career by leading strategic initiatives and partnerships. This role involves collaborating across teams to design programs, drive execution, and transform complex challenges into actio...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $229K *

Optimize clinical data quality and integrity by leading the strategy for data normalization, validation, and modeling. Drive production ML/AI innovations while aligning stakeholders to enhance healthc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Transform enterprise digital workplace experiences by leading product strategy and innovation. Collaborate with global teams to drive end-user productivity and engagement through cutting-edge solution...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $194K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$264K - $355K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.