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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$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Transform revenue operations by designing scalable systems that bridge strategy and execution. Drive alignment across sales and customer success for predictable growth, leading a high-performing team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of marketing and project management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, manage deliverables, and enhance project efficiency to mee...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join our team to manage sponsored projects and lead a dedicated team of research accountants. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure accurate fund management while driving team development and fo...

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

$170K - $180K *

Drive commercial legal strategies by overseeing contract negotiations, fostering collaboration across teams, and enhancing processes to align business objectives with legal agreements. Lead projects t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $173K *

Drive transformation and operational excellence in service delivery, leading a high-performing team to enhance employee experience through strategic initiatives, automation, and AI-enhanced capabiliti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading complex clinical BPO projects. Manage cross-functional teams, drive client satisfaction, and ensure compliance while delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic env...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $204K *

Transform the marketing landscape by leading the strategy and execution of enterprise applications that optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive measurable business outcomes across...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $105K *

Champion customer success by driving adoption of RQI Portfolio, managing accounts, and ensuring positive outcomes. Build relationships, maximize renewals, and implement strategic initiatives to enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Engage with healthcare partners to spearhead the adoption of our RQI Portfolio. Drive customer success through consultative relationships, achieving revenue targets while ensuring the implementation a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Optimize customer engagement by managing accounts, driving RQI program adoption, and implementing solutions that support our lifesaving mission. Foster long-term relationships and ensure customer succ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Lead the charge in driving customer engagement and adoption of the RQI Portfolio, ensuring account success and relationship building with a focus on saving lives. Collaborate with clients to achieve f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Pioneer seamless client onboarding for revenue cycle management, ensuring successful project completion via effective stakeholder collaboration. Leverage your organizational skills to balance diverse...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Engage with our Development & Design team to lead large-scale retail projects, ensuring alignment with our design vision from concept through construction, while collaborating across teams to create e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming retail spaces by managing the design and construction of innovative galleries. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project alignment and uphold the company’s desig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting cloud-native solutions for a cutting-edge multi-component AI platform. Set technical direction, establish standards, and ensure scalability across diverse university en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform the landscape of national security by leading growth strategies, managing full-lifecycle opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships, all to modernize critical IT ecosystems for esse...

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3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $270K *

Elevate our global labeling strategy by leading end-to-end processes, driving compliance, and optimizing product positioning through precise, defensible labeling language while collaborating across te...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $319K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing effective technical marketing strategies across our infrastructure products, driving customer adoption and market presence through compelling narratives and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Champion product strategy and delivery for the VA Design System, enhancing user-centered digital experiences for Veterans. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive modernization and ensure stakeholder...

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2 weeks ago

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

$81K - $111K *

Drive strategic research initiatives, transform insights into actions, and enhance audience experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to influence decisions and optimize organizational outcomes throu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$191K - $281K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $100K *

Join a team that's focused on driving successful organizational change across various business initiatives, ensuring alignment, adoption, and sustainable outcomes for both stakeholders and employees i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic client engagements in information security governance, risk, and compliance. Deliver tailored security solutions, enhance security postures, and ensure alignment with industry standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $147K *

Lead operations process management to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction. Oversee process design, optimization, and team performance while driving continuous improvements aligned with strategi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.