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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$116K - $145K *

Drive customer success by enabling smooth transitions to operational efficiency. Collaborate with clients to implement best practices across clinical data management and analytics, ensuring optimal us...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $226K *

Join a team that empowers enterprise customers to realize their CX vision. Drive strategic partnerships, facilitate renewals, and lead cross-functional collaborations, utilizing your expertise to enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $250K *

Drive engineering excellence across product portfolios, unifying delivery models and elevating team performance while ensuring high-quality, innovative product outcomes that meet evolving business str...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $300K *

Champion US Field Medical strategy and execution, driving excellence in payor access and scientific exchange. Collaborate across teams to prioritize initiatives aligned with the Global Value & Impleme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding AI deployments by assessing risks, monitoring threats, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive AI security initiatives and train teams on best practices to prot...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $162K *

Advance revenue growth and partner loyalty by leading enterprise sales, mentoring the team, and optimizing implementation strategies for strategic educational accounts within a defined territory...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$114K - $170K *

Reimagine your career by leading strategic pricing initiatives within a dynamic team. Collaborate across departments to enhance models for Businessowners Policy and Commercial Package Policy, driving...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $190K *

Transform employee experiences by leading strategic Payroll, HR, and compliance services to ensure operational excellence, efficient team performance, and integrated service delivery across a large, d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of the Global Quality Compliance support functions to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance the Quality Management System through effective document oversight, training m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $155K *

Elevate cyber defense strategies by conducting in-depth research on PhaaS threats and vulnerabilities. Collaborate across teams to enhance intelligence collection and data recapture through advanced t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $220K *

Elevate your career by managing and enhancing our Enterprise Risk Management program. Collaborate with stakeholders to align risk strategies with corporate goals while ensuring best practices and risk...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $287K *

Champion innovative pharmacy channel strategies to optimize value and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze and implement initiatives that enhance clinical and financial outcomes for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Drive impactful program management by leading multi-program portfolios, cultivating strategic client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence within a dynamic, remote environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead and transform a cutting-edge micro-fulfillment center, applying innovative automation and advanced technologies to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and elevate customer fulfillment expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Optimize operational workflows by leading a talented team, driving product vision, and enhancing decision-making in a collaborative environment focused on automation and AI to achieve measurable outco...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$227K - $341K *

Champion the Risk Adjustment strategy and execution, leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicare Advantage program performance. Drive compliance, optimize revenue accuracy, and ensure organizat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $244K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global media strategies, enhance corporate reputation, and serve as a spokesperson, while leveraging analytics to drive impactful communications in the pharmaceutical and b...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Solve challenges by leading a dynamic revenue team to enhance sales execution, drive customer success, and ensure sustainable growth. Cultivate a disciplined sales culture while aligning marketing eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving account growth and AI transformation by engaging CXOs, achieving double-digit growth, and expanding service offerings while fostering strong relationships across key account...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Shape the financial landscape of a thriving AI startup by independently managing end-to-end finance operations, strategic planning, and automation to empower growth and financial confidence across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $155K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on quality governance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring KPIs are not just met but exceeded through discipline...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead initiatives that enhance BDR performance and streamline operations, connecting teams and systems to foster scalability and enablement, driving success through strategy and analytics to empower fr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $81K *

Pioneer advanced imaging technologies in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and optimization in optical coherence tomography research, while enhancing diagnostic methods and mentoring the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $258K *

Shape a robust Oracle Cloud Financials strategy by leading ERP implementations and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate across finance and technology to drive compliance, data integrity, and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $322K *

Join the AI Engineering team to create Reddit-native LLMs, enhancing model safety and performance through innovative evaluation and fine-tuning pipelines, while collaborating with expert engineers to...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.