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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$120K - $190K *

Join an innovative team as a Clinical Affairs Specialist, where you'll develop strategies, improve processes, and ensure compliance in a dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to advancing clinical...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Optimize clinical study management by ensuring timely monitoring, compliance, and efficient communication between sites and internal teams. Engage with investigators to uphold study standards, data in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $325K *

Drive transformative finance solutions as a strategic advisor and leader. Oversee finance engagements, enhance performance, and foster relationships to elevate client success and organizational value...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation as a Technical Product Manager, enhancing radiology technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve software applications while ensuring alignment with user...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $340K *

Unlock the potential of financial decision-making by leading innovative AI development. Collaborate across teams to deploy advanced predictive models, enhancing automation and operational efficiency i...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $230K *

Lead the charge in shaping and evolving our Data + ML Platform, managing a team of engineers to build scalable systems that transform data into actionable insights while driving technical excellence a...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Drive successful client outcomes by managing complex engagements, overseeing delivery teams, and building strong relationships. Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met while effectively communicating with stakeh...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Grow your career with a team focused on driving business development, fostering strategic client relationships, and delivering consultative solutions to enhance client success and long-term growth in...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive client development initiatives and lead a team to achieve sales growth through strategic planning, effective communication, and strong relationship building. Foster client relationships and over...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$147K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead analytical strategies for commercial products, ensuring compliance and product quality. Oversee method validation and support lifecycle management while driving efficie...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $230K *

Shape the future of strategic sales initiatives by leading innovative outreach programs, enhancing competitive insights, and collaborating with executives to drive data-informed growth and maximize re...

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2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $218K *

Deliver strategic insights as a Staff Decision Scientist, influencing product growth and investment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions and shape AI-native tools...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance the commerce platform by leading engineering teams, shaping technical strategy, and optimizing systems for scalability, reliability, and security while ensuring a seamless customer experience...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth through strategic account leadership, operational excellence, and collaboration, ensuring ideal service delivery and performance across high-profile acc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $352K *

Champion pharmacy operations across diverse markets, overseeing benefit management, contract administration, and strategic initiatives while ensuring quality service and compliance with performance st...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing and scaling an innovative AI solution for denials management. Drive insights from user feedback while collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and busine...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and oversee the entire contract lifecycle and IP portfolio, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with leadership to strategically manage agreements and protect intellectual pro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative marketing strategies that elevate brand visibility and drive growth. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling narratives, deliver high-impact campaigns, and sh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$58K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving client development efforts by identifying prospective clients, negotiating contracts, and delivering excellent service to enhance client relationships and revenue growth in...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Join us to drive profitable growth by developing new business opportunities and optimizing distribution partnerships, ensuring excellent account management, and supporting our team with market insight...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$288K - $372K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling a high-performing Global Solutions Engineering team, driving consultative selling and mapping technical solutions to measurable outcomes across diverse markets...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $247K *

Grow your career by collaborating with executive teams to drive consumer lending growth, deepen strategic partnerships, and innovate marketplace solutions within the financial services sector. Your ex...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $215K *

Elevate data privacy solutions as a Senior Product Manager, driving strategy and execution for key AI-driven products. Collaborate closely with a dynamic team to enhance data visibility and risk manag...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience. Lead revenue operations to enhance forecasting, integrate AI solutions, and optimize processes, driving scalable g...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$188K - $200K *

Lead pharmacy operations to enhance patient care, ensure compliance, and develop innovative medication management strategies in a high-paced healthcare environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.