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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$140K - $145K *

Empower teams to drive product innovation and strategy, overseeing complex initiatives while cultivating talent. Collaborate with stakeholders to align objectives and ensure impactful delivery across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $200K *

Lead the global electrical category strategy to enhance power distribution infrastructure for data centers. Collaborate across functions to drive supplier relationships, governance, and lifecycle valu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Oversee the strategy and delivery of impactful customer and partner learning programs, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps and success metrics for effective adoption and implementation across glo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $130K *

Lead clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with FDA standards, managing site relationships, and overseeing protocol execution from start-up to close-out. This role requires independent monito...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $228K *

Empower a diverse product management team to drive EHR connectivity and innovative specialty solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable integrations, enhance provider workflows, and...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $260K *

Lead and inspire a dedicated Field Access Manager team to ensure patient access to prescribed therapies in infectious disease. Collaborate across functions to educate and support healthcare providers...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling sales for our Sequencing product, directly managing a growing team while refining processes and partnerships to achieve ambitious ARR targets and drive signific...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leading analytical development to support clinical and commercial phases. Foster collaboration with CMC teams, manage CDMOs, and ensure regulatory compliance while championing m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead and optimize the full early talent lifecycle. Develop strategies for sourcing, onboarding, and new hire success while mentoring a recruiting team in a dynamic, player-coach environment. Gain broa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$89K - $130K *

Lead a dedicated team in advocating for the rights of Californians with disabilities. Manage projects, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with grant requirements, making a positive impact in under...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Explore the world of clinical data management, overseeing data integrity and project delivery. Engage with teams to shape data management strategies, ensuring quality outcomes in clinical trials and f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital product engineering. You'll leverage your extensive IT experience to drive innovation and strategic outcomes across diverse projects while collaboratin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of research by driving client success through sophisticated insights and strategic analysis. Leverage advanced methodologies to deliver high-quality research solu...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$186K - $233K *

Pioneer your compliance career by leading field compliance strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness while mitigating risks during product commercialization and expansion in a dynamic bioph...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $228K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a diverse team focused on enhancing system reliability and availability through effective processes, project support, and proactive risk mitigation...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $191K *

Pioneer strategic AI solutions in customer experience to enhance satisfaction and operational efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams, prioritize impactful use cases, and drive measurable results whil...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$113K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of our outbound sales strategy by analyzing databases, creating targeted messaging, and collaborating with sales teams to convert insights into actionable plays that drive pipelin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion the execution and oversight of diverse clinical studies, ensuring efficient project management across oncology and hematology trials while collaborating with vendors and research teams to del...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving AI enablement across diverse teams. As a key player, you'll embed, automate workflows, and enhance capabilities to transform higher education with compelling technology...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate your impact by winning high-value, complex opportunities through innovative workflow design and technical expertise, while shaping market direction and influencing strategic commercial deci...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Empower clinical genomics through innovative product management, leading the strategy for software supporting complex workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance usability, compliance, and ef...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional client experience by leading benefit implementations. Leverage your problem-solving skills to navigate and enhance client relationships, ensuring smooth transitions for ongoing partn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $210K *

Drive proactive security compliance as a hands-on leader, mentoring a GRC team while executing high-impact projects. Ensure audit readiness through innovative design, engineering partnerships, and con...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $214K *

Transform financial professionals' approach to life insurance through expert guidance in tax strategies and planning. Drive strategic growth and engagement while delivering comprehensive support to ad...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $250K *

Drive transformative outcomes by architecting AI-driven workflows across enterprise functions. Collaborate with leadership to redefine processes and deliver scalable solutions, enhancing operational e...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.