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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$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping and advancing U.S. patient support services, driving strategy and execution to enhance therapy access, reimbursement, and patient engagement while ensuring operational excel...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic finance initiatives by leading FP&A efforts, enhancing profitability analysis, and supporting technology investment decisions. Partner with senior leadership to deliver actionable i...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive financial excellence by consolidating results, managing budgets, and optimizing processes in a dynamic, rapidly growing environment. Lead a team to enhance reporting, ensure compliance, and part...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our post-sale customer journey by directing a growing Customer Success Operations team. Enhance tools and processes to drive customer retention, efficiency, and overall g...

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3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Drive data strategy and execution for risk adjustment coding products, standardizing client data integrations and managing databases for performance optimization across healthcare business verticals...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Engage as a senior client partner, driving revenue and retention for small business clients. Lead a high-volume portfolio with a focus on strategic growth, innovation, and AI adoption, while shaping m...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $225K *

Shape the market presence of a leading tech company by leading a product marketing team, optimizing pricing models, and driving sales enablement to elevate brand perception and market share in the ide...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success through strategic engagement, mentoring a team to optimize digital journeys and enhance revenue retention. Foster a culture of data-driven program developme...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex implementation projects, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders while ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction and financial success. Mentor others while improving tools and pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $250K *

Join a transformative team as a Medical Director, driving clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Collaborate with healthcare leaders to ensure compliance and elevate health management practice...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $176K *

Contribute to building backend services that drive impactful AI/ML product features, collaborating cross-functionally to create scalable, resilient solutions while coding and managing production appli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading a video investment team, creating innovative, data-driven strategies that exceed client goals. Collaborate with media partners and mentor a high-performing team in a f...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that drives innovative content solutions for healthcare education, enhancing learning experiences by developing and managing cutting-edge content platforms that support accredited educatio...

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform the technology partner integrations landscape by driving evaluation, certification, and launch processes. Manage cross-functional relationships and oversee the integration lifecycle to align...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $143K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading incident response and enhancing security systems across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify practices and optimize operation...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $277K *

Elevate global compensation structures, driving performance alignment, and engaging stakeholders. Lead equity design to attract talent and navigate industry shifts with strategic insights, ensuring un...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $185K *

Drive innovative initiatives in groundwater quality management while collaborating with agencies to tackle contamination and support recycled water reuse efforts. Utilize analytical skills for detaile...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$169K - $229K *

Lead the charge in transforming Corporate Affairs by integrating AI and insights, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and impactful decision-making across a global biopharmaceutical...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Lead a dedicated team to drive client success across diverse delivery modes, ensuring effective governance and coordination. Drive business development within a portfolio, nurturing critical client re...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the clinical adjudication process by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery while optimizing workflows and achieving strategic milestones in the pharmac...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in healthcare by leading clinical adjudication initiatives, enhancing workflows, and collaborating across departments to ensure quality and efficiency in pro...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Elevate client engagement and drive strategic sales growth within the pharmaceutical industry. Focus on achieving revenue targets, managing complex accounts, and collaborating with teams to deliver ta...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $99K *

Drive resource optimization and capacity planning for a global workforce, ensuring the right talent is deployed for client projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform scientific data into actionable AI solutions to drive innovation in life sciences. Leverage machine learning and cheminformatics to tackle complex R&D challenges, collaborating with multidis...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by overseeing site management and monitoring for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing site relationships to drive quality and timely delivery of cl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.