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.

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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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$95K - $158K *

Join a team that's focused on driving innovative product solutions for law enforcement. As a Product Manager II, you'll lead feature development, enhance customer satisfaction, and collaborate across...

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1 week ago

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

$225K - $325K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a product vision for an AI cloud platform. Oversee the product lifecycle, ensuring best-in-class user experience for AI researchers and developers while colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate clinical strategy through peer-level engagement with CNOs, validating program designs and strengthening Stepful's brand in nursing leadership. Drive relationship-building and enhance sales pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $163K *

Drive clinical study excellence by leading data management initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the highest data quality standards are upheld through collaboration with cross-fu...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that leads global technical support operations, driving high-quality customer experiences. Balance strategic oversight with hands-on management, utilizing data and technology to enhance ef...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K *

Engage in building and overseeing a dynamic system for managing 50-100+ part-time organizers, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and supported to deliver impactful community experiences...

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2 weeks ago

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

$141K - $186K *

Transform critical Pharma R&D data stewardship, leading a team to ensure quality, compliance, and usability. Collaborate cross-functionally to operationalize standards, resolve data issues, and turn d...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping applied AI quality and data strategy for advanced AI and computer vision systems. Drive evaluation frameworks and metrics to enhance product effectiveness and data usefulnes...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Oversee global fundraising strategy and operations, optimizing team collaboration and priority alignment while leveraging frontline insights to boost development effectiveness across diverse markets...

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Reposted 2 days ago

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

$93K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data insights through analytical expertise and innovative product management. Drive impactful solutions by collaborating with engineers and analysts in a dyna...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the adoption of innovative physics products by building relationships, driving sales processes, and translating complex research needs into actionable solutions, enhancing usage and revenue i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead the charge in revolutionizing physics research adoption. You'll guide institutions through the full sales lifecycle, ensuring researchers confidently integrate our innovative s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $128K *

Lead the charge in advancing R&D effectiveness by managing strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Collaborate across functions to ensure the successful execution of vaccine development an...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $183K *

Partner with us to lead the strategy for our Comprehensive Health Evaluation Program, driving user-centric product innovations that enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes in value-bas...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Oversee the strategy and execution of a next-gen data platform, leading product vision, governance, and high-value outcomes while collaborating across teams and driving adoption for business-impacting...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic project initiatives across diverse departments, ensuring timely execution from inception to delivery. Foster collaboration and accountability in a fast-paced, high...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of product analytics and data governance. Build and manage high-impact teams, driving strategic vision and fostering a data-informed culture to elevate decision-m...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the risk function by leading and developing a high-performing team, while ensuring effective management of underwriting, fraud prevention, and compliance to support robust growth in the freig...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $108K *

Innovate HR content management by transforming policies into clear, engaging articles and resources. Engage with HR teams to create accurate, user-friendly content that enhances employee experiences t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality excellence by driving initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with global regulations to enhance clinical research and improve patient outcomes acros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $304K *

Shape human capital strategy by leading HR initiatives that align talent, culture, and workforce planning with business goals. Provide executive-level guidance to enhance organizational effectiveness...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $165K *

Transform technology operations by leading a high-performing team focused on client success, service reliability, and proactive issue resolution. Elevate processes and manage compliance to drive effic...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$335K - $460K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of patient safety by leading global pharmacovigilance efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving safety operations for innovative therapies while collab...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $135K *

Manage operational leadership for the Chicago CIE, ensuring alignment of strategic initiatives and efficient execution across functions while supporting executive decision-making for continued growth...

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3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative solutions in advanced eDiscovery AI while developing production-grade software. Collaborate with experts to enhance legal workflows and deliver measurable value, utilizing cutting-edg...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.