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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality clinical trial execution by managing investigator sites, safeguarding patient safety, and driving compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing stakeholder r...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $350K *

Drive enterprise strategy by fostering executive relationships and enhancing customer value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions that align with real-world needs, acceleratin...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $191K *

Elevate quantum computing by developing impactful algorithms and applications. Collaborate with diverse teams and customers to solve complex real-world problems using cutting-edge trapped-ion technolo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $198K *

Shape your career by leading global medical initiatives in hematology. As key support in strategy execution, you will drive innovative projects and improve operational efficiency while collaborating a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $196K *

Drive your career by leading the strategy and execution of a compliance platform. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor a skilled team, and innovate with AI to navigate complex regulations and enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role focused on multi-year fundraising, major-gift cultivation, and relationship building, partnering with executives to enhance philanthropic impact and d...

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3 days ago

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

$195K - $210K *

Drive innovation as a key technical leader, overseeing complex software projects, mentoring teams, and establishing AI-first development standards. Your expertise will enhance the delivery of scalable...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$299K - $369K *

Lead the charge in clinical development for solid tumors, driving strategy and execution of pivotal trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance to bring inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Champion impactful creative direction across diverse projects, inspiring teams and clients to elevate brand identity, design, and digital experiences. Shape visionary concepts and maintain high standa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $185K *

Champion customer success by driving retention, advocacy, and expansion within the Navy domain. Collaborate with partners to enhance product adoption and optimize mission outcomes, ensuring a high lev...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$284K - $355K *

Engage with a collaborative team to shape data architecture and analytics solutions. Lead initiatives that bridge technical and non-technical domains, empowering data-driven decisions with high-qualit...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving actionable insights through advanced analytics, collaborating closely with planning teams to exceed client goals. Lead and mentor a dynamic analytics team while enhancing p...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Unlock the potential of Workday HCM as a key analyst, driving data accuracy and efficiency while enhancing user experiences through expertise in Absence and Time Tracking modules and strategic process...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $263K *

Empower cybersecurity by analyzing financial threats and sharing insights. Collaborate with teams to identify emerging risks, document trends, and present findings. Drive thought leadership in the fin...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$271K - $351K *

Pioneer operational excellence and governance in a dynamic clinical environment, overseeing site contracts, budgeting, and payment accuracy. Lead a high-performing team to drive digital transformation...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $142K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative data solutions, mentoring other engineers, and enhancing data integrity, while ensuring compliance with best practices and performance optimizati...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive quality excellence across Life Sciences labs by implementing and improving Quality Systems that align with regulatory standards. Lead Quality Managers to ensure compliance and elevate data integ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Grow your career with a key role focused on enhancing the customer experience through intuitive platform management, driving integration and usability improvements while collaborating with cross-funct...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support client relationships by leveraging AI and Analytics expertise to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring project alignment and efficient service delivery while managing expectations across teams...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $129K *

Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$200K - $250K *

Champion the Order to Cash (O2C) product management, overseeing finance operations globally. Lead a team to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and manage system enhancements. Collaborate with senior...

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6 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.