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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$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's transforming marketing strategies to drive growth in B2B and government sectors. Lead innovative campaigns, enhance market positioning, and collaborate cross-functionally to elevate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the strategic execution of CMC activities for radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring readiness for commercial launch and ongoing viability through effective collaboration across global teams and exte...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of radiopharmaceutical development by leading cross-functional CMC initiatives, coordinating key activities, and ensuring seamless collaboration to achieve successful commercial launc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Transform compliance practices by driving operational excellence and ensuring regulatory adherence in a dynamic pharmacy environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to reinforce standards, assess risk...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Drive technical discovery and solution strategy in collaboration with Sales, addressing complex customer use cases while delivering tailored product demonstrations and managing end-to-end evaluations...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping specialty care programs by analyzing data, developing dashboards, and providing critical insights to enhance decision-making within the Veterans Health Administration...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a Program Manager focused on optimizing risk and compliance for vendor credentialing, enhancing processes and frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Help us champion compliance by enhancing our regulatory frameworks and operational integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to standards, mitigate risks, and prepare for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $274K *

Lead vendor partnerships and enterprise initiatives to enhance clinical, operational, and financial performance, ensuring strategic alignment and effective governance within a dynamic team environment...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Optimize asset data management by leading our Data Analytics team to enhance reliability and support strategic asset initiatives. Oversee database systems and ensure effective coaching to improve data...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower success by managing eDiscovery projects that drive operational efficiency and ensure quality deliverables, fostering collaboration across departments while meeting litigation demands and enhan...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$136K - $195K *

Manage strategic sales growth for bioprocessing solutions, driving customer engagement and technical support. Collaborate across teams to enhance market presence and develop tailored solutions that me...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by driving strategic sales growth, building relationships, and leveraging technical expertise in bioprocessing technologies to enhance customer outcomes and innovate solutions a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $251K *

Accelerate strategic pricing initiatives by leading analysis and recommendations, shaping market positioning through effective contracting strategies, and optimizing financial outcomes in a high-impac...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, multi-institutional software projects. Collaborate across teams and institutions to deliver critical research solutions. Drive project success through hands-on man...

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2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and scale clinical operations, overseeing performance and process optimization. Build accountable teams, manage metrics, and partner with stakeholders to enhance operationa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $147K *

Elevate bioanalytical methodologies by overseeing outsourced PK assay transfers and validations at CROs. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering collaboration and continuous improv...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of veterans' health initiatives by leading project operations that enhance VHA's recognition of support organizations, ensuring quality, accountability, and effect...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, overseeing complex projects that enhance Veteran health outcomes within a prominent national healthcare initiative. Drive project execution through structured...

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1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful health initiatives by managing the Elevated Risk Care Management program. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance care for Veterans at risk, ensuring project success through rigorous...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $175K *

Lead the charge in establishing a transformative Travel & Expense program to enhance experiences for over 30,000 global Cornell stakeholders, integrating strategy, technology, and governance across di...

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1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead clinical operations to enhance trial efficiency, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to protocols. Drive insights for decision-making and foster collaboration across stakeholders. Be pivotal in ad...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team dedicated to elevating clinical trial operations through innovative strategies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing efficiency while managing cross-functional collaboration for optimal proj...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $309K *

Drive the strategy and vision for Cloud Security products, leading a product management team to define roadmaps and metrics, ensure market alignment, and engage with engineering and sales for successf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading analytics initiatives and fostering a high-performing team. This strategic role focuses on enhancing healthcare performance through data intelligence, collabora...

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2 days 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.