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 - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic narratives, collaborating across departments to enhance decision-making and drive sales growth. This role requires a keen analytical mindset and exc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Grow your career with us by managing HR operations and benefits administration. Collaborate with teams, ensure compliance, and enhance employee experiences through effective onboarding, reporting, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $166K *

Collaborate with district leaders to enhance assessment strategies, analyze data, and support educational programs. Drive insights and improvements for student outcomes, serving as a trusted advisor a...

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1 week ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Join us to build strong relationships and grow revenue in the Standards business by managing commercial accounts, closing new opportunities, and engaging with customers across various end-markets to e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $250K *

Champion the future of healthcare by leading global BioPharma business development initiatives. Drive revenue growth and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance Caris’ position as a premier indu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading innovative Cost Improvement Projects in medical devices. You'll manage engineering efforts, ensuring compliance while driving change and collaboration across cross-functiona...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you cultivate relationships and drive revenue growth in the Standards business, focusing on diverse markets from Pharma to Environmental. Leverage your expertise to meet sales t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $105K *

Empower customer engagement through strong account management. Drive revenue growth by leveraging relationships with key stakeholders across the standards portfolio while meeting sales targets in vari...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $140K *

Drive organizational change initiatives by leading comprehensive strategies and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with teams to assess impacts, collect feedb...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $265K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth for the Commercial and Mid-market segments. You'll partner with sales leaders, analyze business performance, and lead initiatives to optimize impact and exc...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $275K *

Champion innovative developer experiences to empower engineers through effective CI/CD, tooling, and AI integration, driving productivity and measurable outcomes across the software lifecycle...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Lead strategic initiatives for a diverse portfolio, driving client engagement and delivering growth through innovative social solutions. Cultivate relationships, optimize resources, and promote data-d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $130K *

Drive regulatory affairs operations, ensuring compliance while leading strategic initiatives for global clinical trial oversight, collaborating cross-functionally to meet stakeholder goals and advanci...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $200K *

Elevate project goals by transforming high-level visions into actionable plans. This role involves leading diverse initiatives that drive technology toward benefiting humanity while managing cross-fun...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $110K *

Accelerate laboratory efficiency and innovation while supervising staff and managing operations, grant deliverables, and sample processing for groundbreaking research initiatives in blood cancers...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $275K *

Transform the lending experience by leading a high-impact Operational Excellence team. Develop strategies, manage customer complaints, and ensure compliance, promoting continuous improvement and drivi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research, ensuring data integrity, and improving patient safety. You'll conduct vital aspects of clinical trials and enhance the journey of innovativ...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive HR strategies and engage as a strategic partner to leaders, enhancing team performance and fostering a high-impact environment for approximately 150 remote employees across diverse teams in a fa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$219K - $285K *

Shape the future of organizational strategy and capability within a thriving biotech firm. Collaborate with leaders and teams to enhance workforce effectiveness, streamline operations, and drive susta...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Empower our data strategy by leading enterprise architecture, driving data migrations, and delivering insights through advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data usabi...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $250K *

Lead and inspire a field medical team focusing on epilepsy products, managing strategic engagements and execution from pre-launch through launch, ensuring high-quality scientific communication at top...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Innovate the future of education by leading ideation and exploration of new products. You'll collaborate across teams to vet and implement emerging trends, oversee portfolio management, and drive inno...

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4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Optimize partnerships and drive growth through strategic alliances, focusing on nurturing relationships with VARs and MSPs while expanding market reach in secure payments. Contribute to pipeline devel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $231K *

Lead the charge in driving sales of clinical documentation solutions in healthcare, focusing on Gastroenterology. Manage customer relationships, execute sales strategies, and achieve targets while fos...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's responsible for optimizing our HIM applications through design, development, and maintenance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience while mentoring junior analyst...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.