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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$125K - $140K *

Empower your career as a Data Engineer, driving the design and implementation of a robust data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, resilient, and efficient access to cr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $219K *

Engage stakeholders by leading compliance initiatives and regulatory updates, ensuring successful implementation of standards across products. Drive collaboration among departments to navigate changes...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

Transform client engagement within multimodal travel management. Collaborate across teams, drive project success, foster innovation, and build strong industry relationships to elevate service delivery...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $240K *

Transform the healthcare landscape by leading a dynamic team driving integration between AI solutions and health systems. Own key client relationships and ensure smooth deployment of innovative Epic a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming clinical workflows through innovative ultrasound solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to identify needs, define product requirements, and drive market success, w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Empower healthcare innovation by leading product management initiatives that enhance ultrasound workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to address clinical needs and drive market success through evi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Drive success by scaling our Commercial Customer Success function, defining strategy, enhancing partner success, and leading a team to ensure customers achieve their goals and maximize value while pro...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $231K *

Accelerate finance operations transformation by optimizing processes, enhancing workflows, and driving digital expansion. Lead project delivery, strategic assessments, and foster cross-functional coll...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that transforms medical education through innovative content creation and grant development, fostering relationships with healthcare leaders to enhance educational offerings and achieve st...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Provide vital medical input and oversight for global clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance trial success and efficacy...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $221K *

Lead the charge in advancing compliance and privacy programs. Drive innovation through data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence in h...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $380K *

Join a team that's redefining patient care by leading innovative virtual health initiatives, ensuring quality and safety across a national acute care model, and leveraging AI technologies to improve o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $187K *

Serve as a Principal Engineer to enhance AI security controls, drive secure adoption, and build defenses against AI threats. Collaborate across tech teams to implement scalable and modern security sol...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion high-quality clinical trial execution from start to finish, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to manage vendor oversight, mitigate risks, and execute strategies whi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $375K *

Champion strategic leadership in Biometrics, ensuring integration across Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Data Management to enhance clinical program outcomes and regulatory readiness...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $160K *

Transform client support management by leading a global team, ensuring high-quality service, effective issue resolution, and continuous improvement across operations while fostering a culture of accou...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of client partnerships by leading account strategies, enhancing client relationships, and driving financial performance across complex Life Sciences portfolios. Innovate solutions to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to driving biospecimen lifecycle management, from sample receipt to analysis, while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a dynamic remote environment. Shape clinical...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a Principal User Experience Designer, driving high-quality design across complex products. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable, user-cente...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $195K *

Shape the future of life sciences by driving revenue and strategic partnerships. Take ownership of key accounts, develop territory strategies, and enhance client engagement to foster growth and market...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading global Pharmacovigilance quality assurance initiatives. Drive inspection readiness, develop quality systems, and enhance audit strategies, directly impacting regulatory com...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $165K *

Drive sustainable performance improvement by managing Revenue Cycle projects, enhancing charge capture processes, and optimizing client strategies in a dynamic healthcare environment, while fostering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of program management by leading client accounts, ensuring successful project delivery, and driving business growth. Collaborate closely with sales and R&D to achieve KPIs and maintai...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $220K *

Drive strategic initiatives to identify and scale new clinical services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into operational realities that enhance LifeStance's service capab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Transform complex commercial opportunities by leading bespoke deal cycles, architecting innovative structures, and driving internal consensus across teams. Navigate high-stakes negotiations and evolve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.