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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$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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global payroll operations, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate processing across 18 countries while fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance employee experien...

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1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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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  •   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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3 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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by managing key client relationships and driving account growth. Lead media performance and coordinate with various teams to ensure alignment on initiatives and outstanding serv...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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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3 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 4 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

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of air medical transport by overseeing operations, ensuring safety, managing budgets, and leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality patient care while driving strategic growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in diagnostic sales for non-acute care. Cultivate new business opportunities, achieve sales quotas, and enhance customer satisfaction in a collaborative environme...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $190K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing oncology clinical trials. In this role, you’ll manage global studies, oversee vendors, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulato...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $227K *

Innovate product strategies and lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions across multiple business domains. Drive key initiatives from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with cust...

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3 days 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.