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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$215K - $250K *

Champion innovative AI and cybersecurity solutions by leading product strategy, driving platform development, and enhancing customer engagement to redefine industry standards and achieve measurable su...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing customer success with Synapse applications. Collaborate across teams to elevate user experience and drive business outcomes for strategic enterprise imaging clients in yo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting a diverse portfolio of locally sponsored HIV studies, overseeing study management, governance processes, and ensuring timely, accurate communication among cr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing complex HIV research initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, visibility, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating closely with cross-functi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $175K *

Contribute to managing a portfolio of HIV research studies, ensuring operational excellence and effective communication with team members and stakeholders. This role focuses on study tracking, governa...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $200K *

Drive strategic growth by optimizing marketing channels, leveraging data, and managing a dynamic team. Partner cross-functionally to enhance MarTech capabilities and foster a culture of experimentatio...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $304K *

Drive innovation in quantum calibration by developing cutting-edge AI models and systems. Collaborate with a team to enhance quantum technology, leveraging synthetic data generation and real-time AI s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform partnerships into a powerful revenue engine by leading the full partner lifecycle. Drive efficiency and collaboration across teams while maintaining high-level executive relationships to opt...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading the Managed Services division, driving revenue growth, and establishing client relationships while ensuring excellent service delivery and operational excellence. Shape...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $254K *

Lead and manage multiple clinical trial projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating across divisions. Drive process improvements and represent client needs during proposal developmen...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Optimize client success initiatives by leading a team to enhance enterprise account performance and drive measurable outcomes, ensuring client retention and growth while fostering strategic relationsh...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Lead the operational execution of complex cell-therapy clinical trials, ensuring compliance and efficiency from setup through final reporting while overseeing cross-functional teams and vendor relatio...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $100K *

Join a collaborative team to support faculty in developing competitive research proposals, streamlining grant submissions and ensuring compliance with requirements. Utilize your expertise to guide and...

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

$130K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $198K *

Join a dynamic team to drive account development, product launches, and expert training in a critical technical role, ensuring optimal performance and client success through direct engagement and stra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $223K *

Drive field effectiveness by translating strategic insights into actionable plans. Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance operations and performance for customer-facing teams, ensuring seamles...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$191K - $247K *

Lead transformative learning strategies for the US Oncology team, driving capability development and operational excellence through innovative learning solutions and strong collaboration with cross-fu...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Drive client operations for a portfolio of high-value accounts, leveraging data fluency and strategy to enhance performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights, improve processes, and ensure...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive advanced social strategy and lead a team of specialists to deliver exceptional results within pharma/healthcare, enhancing client relationships and campaign performance while staying ahead of in...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare operations consulting engagements, optimizing claims processing, and driving improvements across client workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic en...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $163K *

Champion the transformation of healthcare IT by providing strategic guidance, technical leadership, and innovative solutions to optimize applications, enhance operational efficiency, and support cross...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive team performance and client growth by leading a sales-focused group of leaders. Utilize data-driven strategies and coaching to enhance sales effectiveness while ensuring accountability and best...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Inspire a dynamic team of sales professionals driving advisory consulting success. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance advisor engagement and elevate the Wealth Management Platform while collaborati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $172K *

Lead Amazon measurement strategy to enhance performance metrics and optimize client decision-making. Collaborate with commerce teams to integrate analytics effectively and provide actionable insights...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$138K - $165K *

Champion your career with this dynamic remote role, supporting customers through their life insurance journey. Leverage your sales expertise to personalize coverage, drive conversions, and provide exc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.