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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$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

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$238K - $322K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $185K *

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$150K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive the integration and extension strategy of Oracle Cloud systems by leading a team of engineers and analysts. Foster collaboration, adopt innovative technologies, and ensure high standards across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

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$145K - $185K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.