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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$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic client relationships and lead interactive marketing initiatives. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while fostering b...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $305K *

Lead impactful consulting initiatives, driving client success across multiple engagements while ensuring high satisfaction and growth in revenue. Collaborate closely with teams to deliver exceptional...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$164K - $305K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading consulting engagements. Drive revenue, optimize client satisfaction, and enhance team performance across multiple high-revenue clients while providing expe...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Drive the sourcing strategy and market access for parts supply, fostering relationships with key Asian suppliers while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met for operational excellence acro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$194K - $234K *

Transform the future of technology by providing cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies. Collaborate with industry leaders, analyze market trends, and mentor teams, all while showcasing your e...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $211K *

Advance HR operations by leading strategic innovation in HR technology and AI. Collaborate with executives to transform organizational processes, enhance data integrity, and drive global change that e...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $278K *

Elevate your career by shaping AI governance and compliance frameworks that ensure responsible AI deployment while driving measurable business impact in clinical research. Lead a team committed to tra...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $151K *

Help us shape the future of clinical trials by providing regulatory guidance and maintaining compliance. Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure successful submissions and uphold industry...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $151K *

Unlock potential in regulatory affairs by steering clinical trial submissions, ensuring compliance and strategic oversight. Collaborate with project teams, advising on regulatory pathways for successf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation in product management by shaping a key domain within a growing organization. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions, fostering a cult...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology by advancing medical writing within drug development. In this role, you'll lead regulatory document preparation, collaborating with experts to address...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling paid social strategies across channels, driving aggressive customer acquisition while optimizing campaign performance and leveraging data to inform creative decisions in a f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that empowers global implementation excellence by leading a dedicated team responsible for complex enterprise initiatives, enhancing customer value, and driving project success in a dynami...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $274K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced search and retrieval systems, ensuring reliable performance and measurable impact across diverse legal and enterprise content. Collaborate with teams to opti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of a top-tier data engineering team, driving technical leadership and operational excellence in data infrastructure design and development while ensuring scalability and reliability acr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Pioneer impactful programs as a key leader, driving project success through strong client partnerships and collaborative internal team dynamics while ensuring operational excellence and business growt...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $149K *

Shape the future by establishing and maintaining vital business and program requirements, facilitating agile processes, and ensuring traceability across systems for enhanced project success and qualit...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients as a key business developer in the eDiscovery realm, driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies, consultative client interactions, and managing a dynamic sales pipel...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Drive transformative data solutions by leading Decision Science initiatives that shape operational outcomes through advanced machine learning, while fostering an innovative team environment for impact...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining operations excellence. Take charge of capacity planning, workforce management, and AI-driven efficiencies for our rapidly growing agency, scaling operations while driving...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $159K *

Lead analytical development and quality control for clinical assets, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in regulatory submissions and stability progr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing rehabilitation services for older adults through effective program management and collaboration. Drive improvements and ensure compliance in a dynamic, post-a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading a comprehensive program that reinforces integrity, reduces risks, and meets evolving healthcare regulations while fostering a culture of accountability across...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving compliance excellence. Lead investigations, manage compliance concerns, and foster client relationships while ensuring adherence to regulations and enhancing o...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $156K *

Grow your career with a leadership role that drives certification standards, oversees auditing processes, and fosters a culture of safety and efficiency across teams to achieve excellence in performan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.