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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$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of DevOps by leading a dynamic team to enhance cloud infrastructure and streamline deployment processes. Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and relia...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of intelligence-driven cyber defense strategies. Drive enterprise security capabilities while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity across...

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

$160K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and execution. Drive critical cross-functional initiatives, structuring solutions to complex problems while collaborating with diverse teams to achi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion creative excellence as a strategic voice, overseeing brand identity, design, and content across various media. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape impactful engagements, setting stan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $179K *

Champion the integration and harmonization of clinical data standards, ensuring quality and usability for patient care and research efforts. Leverage expertise in HL7 FHIR and diverse health data sour...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team driving market insights while leveraging your clinical expertise to lead high-impact projects and foster strong relationships within the healthcare and life sciences sectors, prior...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $254K *

Help us transform product management practices by embedding with high-priority teams, coaching Digital Product Managers, and driving the adoption of outcome-focused strategies in a complex digital lan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$57K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring material availability and alignment throughout product lifecycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage supply chain needs for new and ongoing projects, driving optimal...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$274K - $371K *

Develop and lead early phase clinical strategies for oncology candidates, ensuring design and execution of clinical trials. Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to drive innovative dru...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $199K *

Empower product performance across multiple lines of business through strategic analysis, collaboration, and improvement initiatives, ensuring robust financial performance and compliance with regulato...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a trusted advisor, fostering client relationships and orchestrating cross-channel campaign strategies for excellence in digital media planning and activation to drive business g...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $207K *

Transform clinical data management by driving evidence workflows and insights across multiple teams, facilitating data-driven decisions that shape product and regulatory strategies while establishing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $500K *

Drive strategic capital relationships and develop programmatic solutions. Engage institutional investors and maintain continuity in partnerships, aligning commercial opportunities to enhance the clien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Transform higher education access by driving the adoption of advanced financial aid solutions through consultative sales and strategic partnerships, while ensuring institutional success and customer e...

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1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Engage as a strategic leader to drive business growth in Canada, managing P&L, developing long-term strategies, and enhancing operational excellence while fostering strong relationships within the hea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $164K *

Champion the evolution of renewable energy systems by developing dynamic models, conducting system studies, and collaborating with clients to ensure compliance and performance in a rapidly changing en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $150K *

Manage drug substance external manufacturing efforts, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations while supporting technology transfers and process verifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $237K *

Join a team that's pivotal in validating RADAR systems through strategic testing leadership, ensuring performance and compliance while driving cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $276K *

Transform quality assurance initiatives by leading compliance efforts, managing strategic relationships, and ensuring clinical activities meet global regulations. Drive proactive risk management and f...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $260K *

Advance your career as a financial strategist, building essential FP&A infrastructure for a clinical-stage organization transitioning to commercial operations. Collaborate with R&D and leadership to d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Elevate organizational impact by leading strategic data science initiatives, leveraging advanced machine learning to support crisis services and enhance public health outcomes through effective AI gov...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$191K - $265K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee experience through strategic program management. You'll own performance cycles, engagement initiatives, and transformation efforts that shape organiz...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Transform the delivery of legal services by leading operations with a focus on productivity, client relationships, and team engagement. Drive process standardization, resource management, and strategi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$121K - $206K *

Drive the AI strategy for a dynamic insurance portfolio while leading a team of Product Managers. You'll oversee growth initiatives, collaborate with executives, and shape innovative product strategie...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.