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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$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...

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  •   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...

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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...

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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...

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1 week 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...

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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...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Transform complex eDiscovery projects by overseeing execution, coordinating teams, and providing client support. Guide solutions that meet diverse legal and business needs while mentoring and developi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $210K *

Shape product vision and strategy while leading a high-performing product management team. Drive innovations, oversee product lifecycles, and collaborate across departments to deliver impactful soluti...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform federal security compliance into actionable security capabilities. Empower the Governance & Trust team to ensure Chainguard builds trust with government customers by developing monitoring sy...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Deliver innovative hedging analytics and trading strategies while collaborating with institutional clients and cross-functional teams to enhance valuation models and uphold industry best practices...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $130K *

Transform projects into success stories by leading cross-functional teams, managing deliverables, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and alignment with strategic goals. Your leader...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Strategize and direct IT finance operations by overseeing budgets, analyzing financial performance, and managing administrative functions to support effective decision-making and enhance operational e...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive strategic technology initiatives in supply chain management, enhancing system integration and operational efficiency across ERP, WMS, OMS, and TMS platforms while fostering collaborat...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of technical training by building a comprehensive, AI-driven education program. Drive customer and partner enablement while ensuring education aligns with business outcomes across tec...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K *

Drive the long-term architecture and strategy for core revenue systems. Lead a growing team to enhance data integrity and scalability for Sales, Finance, and Customer Success while partnering with lea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Unlock your potential by leading global trauma innovation and strategy. Drive product development, launch initiatives, and foster collaborative relationships with surgeons, while optimizing educationa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by serving as the primary Informatics partner for data-driven products. Lead collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Client Services to ensure data quality and efficient delivery...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $218K *

Lead the design and implementation of an AI-assisted creative engine, innovating workflows and tools that enhance creative production. Champion high-performing, brand-distinctive work through data-dri...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer your career by leading global financial operations, driving efficiency in AP, AR, and revenue processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across cross-functional...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $210K *

Lead the charge in executing multi-year Medicaid implementations, driving strategic alignment across teams, managing risk, and ensuring project success within budget and scope while fostering a cultur...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $190K *

Champion the transformation of our IT security landscape, ensuring robust operations and innovative technology solutions that empower teams, manage risk effectively, and enhance employee experience in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Drive best practices for ingestion, orchestration, observability, and data integrity in a collaborative environment that prioritiz...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focusing on probabilistic risk assessment in the nuclear sector. Contribute to innovative research projects and engage with diverse stakeholders to enhance safety...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower clinical trial excellence by overseeing operations, optimizing performance, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and efficient resource management across diverse global trials...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Champion a dynamic strategic sourcing program to enhance operational efficiency and foster supplier relationships. Lead a high-performing team to deliver strategic initiatives and drive benefits for c...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.