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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$100K - $140K *

Lead the transformation of Workday, integrating HR and business goals while managing project delivery. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to design solutions that enhance HR processes and drive meas...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial oversight, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining effective communication with site teams to enhance study performance and outcomes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $197K *

Transform your career by leading global regulatory strategies for innovative animal health products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies to ensure successful submissions an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $265K *

Empower advanced developments in distributed storage by leveraging 15+ years of expertise in LustreFS and Linux kernel. Lead architecture, performance, and debugging while mentoring engineers and enha...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Grow your career with a leadership role driving innovative product development, managing cross-functional teams, and shaping a shared vision for industry-leading solutions while maximizing organizatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $207K *

Lead the charge in growing our telehealth services by crafting and executing innovative consumer marketing strategies that enhance patient engagement and build brand equity across all touchpoints...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative care models for strategic clients, overseeing design, launch, and operational management. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure success metrics are met while building trusted rel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of land use and entitlement strategies, ensuring project sites are legally developable. Lead applications, public hearings, and negotiations while managing cross-functional teams to sec...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Drive HPC solutions by optimizing workflows, delivering support, and collaborating across teams to enhance customer satisfaction and improve productivity using cutting-edge technologies and best pract...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $250K *

Join us to lead our global digital shopping discovery experience across all platforms. You'll own strategy, execution, and innovative initiatives while driving user engagement and optimizing the produ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $178K *

Lead the execution of technology projects focusing on AI and innovation, ensuring strategic alignment and governance within a PMO framework while enhancing business efficiency and delivery outcomes ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of risk management by creating robust frameworks and protocols for an innovative trading exchange. Leverage your deep trading knowledge to drive effective risk mitigation strategies a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in owning and optimizing the financial operations and forecasting that drive success across the organization, breaking new ground through cross-functional partnerships and innovative F...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in strategic implementation services, optimizing operations and fostering client-centric delivery to enhance customer outcomes and drive revenue growth in a fast-paced environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Optimize technology operations supporting military dining initiatives, ensuring performance, governance, and seamless deployments. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance customer experience and mai...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that conducts vital audits and investigations into Medicare fraud. Oversee case evaluations, manage investigation plans, and lead a dedicated team to protect program integrity through rese...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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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2 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...

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3 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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  •   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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3 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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $250K *

Empower strategic decision-making through market intelligence insights, driving competitive analysis, and developing actionable frameworks for sales and product teams. Lead initiatives that enhance ma...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 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.