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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced measurement strategies for clients, analyzing marketing effectiveness, and driving data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Tackle media strategy and planning for healthcare clients. Lead a team, innovate omnichannel solutions, and drive measurable outcomes. Partner with stakeholders to elevate audience-first approaches an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Join us in shaping the future of clinical research as a strategic leader. Oversee project management teams, drive process improvements, and ensure successful project outcomes across multiple clinical...

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2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Empower innovative enterprise solutions as you define product strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and leverage technology to enhance professional learning offerings in a fast-paced, collaborative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $135K *

Lead financial strategy by managing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in support of key programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights that enhance financial health, ensuring alignment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Transform business impact through AI by leading strategy, governance, and delivery of AI-enabled solutions. You will scale innovation while ensuring responsible adoption, bridging technology and opera...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $200K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic growth in clinical research through key client relationships and innovative business development initiatives, delivering results across the East Coast...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $282K *

Lead the oversight of contractual matters across departments, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders from pre-clinical to commercial readiness. This role emphasizes collaboration and ex...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $367K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Project Management team, overseeing project success, client relations, and strategic growth while fostering team development and financial performance in a glo...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $232K *

Lead and drive strategic initiatives as Director of Process & Analytical Development, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a rapidly evolving environment. Focus on team development, colla...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Transform the HR landscape by partnering with leaders, driving engagement, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance workforce effectiveness and retention within an innovative consulting segment...

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2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $175K *

Champion clinical excellence by guiding clients through pharmacy benefit processes, conducting insightful reviews, and fostering partnerships. Drive innovative strategies that enhance client satisfact...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower consumer insights to drive product and marketing strategies. Combine research rigor with creativity to build a modern insights capability that enhances decision-making across teams and maximiz...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$194K - $361K *

Champion the design and governance of semantic models and knowledge graphs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI and data capabilities, driving enterprise intelligence and interoper...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $300K *

Shape the future of AI/ML in research by leading teams, establishing best practices, and driving innovation across product lines, enhancing capabilities and influencing key stakeholders to improve out...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $205K *

Take ownership of clinical trial operations, ensuring execution within budget and compliance. Lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, develop SOPs, and mentor staff to deliver results and maint...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $250K *

Lead a team dedicated to transforming workforce management solutions to enhance healthcare delivery through innovative data-driven tools and frameworks, collaborating closely with senior executives fo...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Deliver impactful engineering solutions by owning the Total Service Cloud ERP, leading cloud infrastructure management, and driving AI integration. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $114K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative research in disaster finance and resilience. Collaborate with a dynamic team to influence sustainable solutions and drive impactful decision-making for communiti...

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1 week ago

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

$165K - $290K *

Unlock potential by leading real-world evidence strategies for Cardiometabolic Health. Drive innovative data solutions, oversee impactful research initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to en...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Champion data-driven decisions by uncovering insights that shape strategic initiatives and optimize business opportunities while leading a team of analysts in enhancing data quality and reporting to o...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$301K - $371K *

Lead the charge in global Pharmacovigilance Operations, ensuring strategic compliance, operational excellence, and inspection readiness to support product growth and regulatory success in a dynamic en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $220K *

Lead and develop a high-performing R&D project management team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of innovative projects. Drive effective execution while mentoring staff and enhancing cross-business proc...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $190K *

Shape the future of AI alignment research by owning and accelerating innovative projects. Collaborate with engineers and scientists, publish findings, and engage with the AI community while developing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $200K *

Unlock data potential by guiding client projects and driving internal collaboration on data models and partnerships. Contribute expertise to improve dataset utility in life sciences and enhance data s...

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4 weeks 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.