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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$100K - $120K *

Manage international quantitative research projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while liaising between clients and teams. Leverage analytical skills to resolve issues and enhance pr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Pioneer the strategic development of global data centers, leveraging collaboration across teams to drive AI initiatives and capacity growth while minimizing risks and costs. Lead and mentor a dynamic...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $170K *

Drive operational excellence and strategic growth by leading day-to-day management, process enhancements, and cross-functional team collaboration to optimize client engagements and resource utilizatio...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your creative potential as you lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional visual and digital campaigns, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient workflows that align with brand vision a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$148K - $200K *

Shape your career by leading observational research projects that generate real-world evidence in oncology. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance data insights and drive strategic decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Drive customer success by leading global teams, improving retention, and enhancing product utilization, ensuring a seamless experience across diverse regions and platforms while driving operational ex...

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2 days ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Engage in shaping data privacy strategies by overseeing compliance, risk mitigation, and operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of privacy pr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform legal education by leading the CALI strategy, developing innovative programming, and engaging clients with practical, technology-driven resources to navigate the evolving legal landscape and...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping clinical operations excellence by overseeing multiple sites, ensuring study readiness, and optimizing performance metrics to drive recruitment success and operational compli...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Oversee comprehensive data management activities for clinical trials, ensuring the development, implementation, and integrity of databases. Collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining compliance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $236K *

Unlock potential by driving the clinical development plan and ensuring data integrity, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams while generating key clinical outputs and preparing essential study...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$400K - $450K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing sales team to engage F500 executives, driving complex sales cycles and fostering deep relationships to maximize revenue growth in the enterprise sector...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the global privacy program, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices while managing cross-functional teams to translate privacy strategies into actionable policies and operational...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $85K *

Empower growth at universities by developing strategic partnerships and driving technology sales. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs, ensuring impactf...

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1 week ago

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

$132K - $193K *

Advance the negotiation and execution of consultation agreements with biotech partners, ensuring efficient contract processing and clear communication of scientific terms. Collaborate with R&D leaders...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $135K *

Join the team to drive agile execution in AI-enablement initiatives for enterprise clients. Operate at the intersection of product strategy and delivery, managing workflows and bridging communications...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $187K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic analytical partner to optimize market strategy for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate clinical insights and economic f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $155K *

Empower educational excellence by leading a senior editorial team focused on enhancing assessment quality, implementing strategic initiatives, and developing talent in a collaborative and impactful en...

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2 days ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Grow your career with strategic leadership in clinical partnerships and feasibility assessments, overseeing vendor relations and cross-functional initiatives to ensure successful study execution and o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $105K *

Drive successful digital assessment initiatives by ensuring technical readiness and quality execution of pilots and studies. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver effective soluti...

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2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in predictive analytics as a senior technical partner, shaping user behavior insights and driving strategic decisions. Thrive in a dynamic consulting environment, leveraging your deep...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic K-12 revenue team, driving research initiatives and revenue growth through project management, advisory support, and strategic collaboration, offering significant oppor...

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1 week ago

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

$88K - $145K *

Drive insights and elevate product performance through advanced analytics, dashboard development, and change management. Own the metrics that inform product health and foster a culture of evidence-bas...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Shape health technology assessments as a Senior Research Scientist. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, mentor junior researchers, and manage client interactions to deliver impactful evidence synthe...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee program activities, ensuring timely delivery of client specifications and best practices. Collaborate with teams to establish metrics and coordinate communications while leading the...

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3 weeks ago

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

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.