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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$232K - $290K *

Develop and execute comprehensive US Medical Affairs strategies focusing on launch readiness and lifecycle management in GI indications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive engagement a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$390K - $435K *

Advance the lung cancer program by providing medical leadership and expert insight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design clinical trials, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $105K *

Drive customer success through account management, best practices sharing, and consultative implementation, impacting healthcare outcomes while building long-lasting relationships and ensuring custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Drive customer success by managing accounts, achieving sales targets, and implementing RQI Portfolio solutions to enhance hospital systems, ensuring engagement and retention through meaningful relatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Lead customer success by managing accounts, driving program adoption, and building meaningful relationships to achieve financial goals and enhance the mission of saving lives through the RQI Portfolio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Champion customer success by managing accounts, driving RQI Portfolio adoption, and building lasting relationships. Utilize consultative approaches to achieve financial goals while ensuring customer e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $207K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a complex multi-workstream program transition, ensuring alignment across diverse teams and government stakeholders while maintaining effective governance and readiness fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$171K - $231K *

Lead strategic operational planning for global clinical trials, mentoring teams and driving performance excellence in a collaborative environment focused on delivering innovative oncology solutions fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform multifamily property management through strategic leadership, financial oversight, and innovative initiatives, ensuring excellence across diverse portfolios while achieving corporate goals a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$127K - $170K *

Innovate within healthcare finance by leading Medicaid strategy and consulting engagements. Leverage your expertise to enhance business performance for clients while driving strategic initiatives in p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through digital operations and technology. You'll coordinate projects, enhance client experiences, and drive program success while collaborating with diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $195K *

Inspire excellence in CMC regulatory leadership for biologics. Drive global strategies, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration to advance product development and lifecycle succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $207K *

Elevate your career by leading WWT's data strategy within the AI Transformation Office. Drive data reliability and readiness for AI projects while ensuring efficient collaboration across the organizat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $191K *

Elevate your career by leading the development and execution of innovative total rewards programs that drive talent retention, enhance employee experience, and align with business growth in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $195K *

Empower public sector healthcare relationships by driving client success, retention, and expansion through strategic account management and executive advisory, leading to impactful outcomes for stakeh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in biopharma by developing key partnerships and securing business opportunities in antibody discovery services, collaborating across multiple departments to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering governance, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence across technology initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster in...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic oversight and commercial leadership for Real-World Late Phase portfolios. Drive sponsor growth through effective planning, proposal development, and integrated...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $309K *

Transform marketing insights by unifying consumer, competitive, and market data. Lead a world-class team to drive data-driven segmentation and strategic decision-making, while serving as a chief advis...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $145K *

Join our team to develop and implement ITSM strategies, improve service delivery, and align IT with business needs while leading a talented team and ensuring compliance with industry standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the vision and execution of a 2D/3D design tool to enhance user experience, leveraging innovative workflows and robust metrics while collaborating closely with engineering, design, and various b...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and building a robust Cluster management platform. Collaborate with distributed teams to enhance observability and optimize performance, utilizing Go and modern telemetry...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Shape the future of information security by leading global strategies in manufacturing plant, product, and application security. Drive compliance and embed security practices that protect connected pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$300K - $500K *

Champion complex tax equity investments and mentor juniors while leading strategic negotiations and managing critical partnerships to enhance institutional presence as a general partner...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$275K - $295K *

Transform the future of health technology by delivering strategic legal guidance on product development and compliance, ensuring our innovative solutions meet regulatory standards while supporting bus...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.