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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$236K - $324K *

Pioneer transformative portfolio marketing strategies, drive high-quality activations, and lead a dynamic marketing team to meet Neurology and Rheumatology demands while maximizing business impact and...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion national workplace giving initiatives to enhance revenue through strategic partnerships, campaign management, and trend analysis, while collaborating across departments to maximize fundraisin...

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1 week ago

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

$147K - $220K *

Engage with senior leaders to shape IT risk management while leading a focused team. Oversee compliance reporting, enhance IT governance, and leverage analytics to drive operational efficiency and ris...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $180K *

Lead operational excellence and financial strategy for equipment finance, driving efficiency and collaboration across business units. Oversee budgeting, governance, and system management to support st...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $243K *

Engage in transforming biopharmaceutical strategies through integrated program management, driving execution across cross-functional teams to maximize patient outcomes and business success in chronic...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing clinical trials in ophthalmology. Lead site management efforts, mentor CRAs, and ensure data integrity while collaborating across functions for successful trial exec...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $315K *

Elevate the engineering landscape by leading transformative AI initiatives with portfolio companies, enabling scalable architecture and hands-on implementations across software development lifecycles...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Grow strategic government relationships and drive defense sales. Lead negotiations to elevate our innovative autonomous maritime technology across various platforms, enhancing national security and ma...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on proactive vulnerability research and software engineering. Drive innovation through AI automation and shape the future of offensive security wh...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Discover innovative solutions as a Senior Data Scientist, leading AI and ML initiatives in healthcare. Collaborate with a talented team to analyze complex data sets, develop models, and influence tech...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $165K *

Transform strategic partnerships to enhance growth and innovation, collaborating cross-functionally to identify and advance opportunities in the life sciences sector while managing negotiations and pa...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful evaluation initiatives for AI education in federal healthcare. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess performance, implement comprehensive strategies, and transform workforce training...

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2 weeks ago

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

$183K - $323K *

Lead design initiatives to transform user journeys into intuitive experiences ensuring clarity, engagement, and conversion. Collaborate across teams to elevate design excellence and mentor talented de...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $203K *

Champion the future of AI-centric QA by architecting and driving quality standards that enhance engineering workflows, ensuring robust, scalable delivery of cutting-edge market intelligence with a foc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and management of a critical AI platform, ensuring secure, efficient integration and support across internal systems. Drive strategic initiatives to optimize AI adoption, cost con...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$299K - $369K *

Unlock your career potential by driving strategic medical partnerships with US health systems in oncology. Collaborate across functions to enhance evidence generation and meet healthcare priorities th...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to transform client engagement for accounting firms. Leverage your CPA background to deliver impactful demos, drive pilot success, and collaborate across teams to enhance product posit...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies while harnessing data-driven insights. Lead a dedicated team to enhance brand performance across multiple channels, shaping impactful health narratives that reso...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by overseeing site contracts and negotiations for clinical studies. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure compliance and effective communication, driving project succ...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $300K *

Optimize the Enterprise Customer Success team across AMER, enhancing customer retention, satisfaction, and outcomes for large global clients while driving strategy in collaboration with cross-function...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $200K *

Unlock a transformative quality management system in a cutting-edge engineering environment. Lead a dynamic team to architect, automate, and enhance processes across vehicle platforms, fostering innov...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $140K *

Champion collaboration between Sales and Implementation to ensure technical solutions meet client needs, translating requirements into actionable plans and Statements of Work, while navigating project...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to enhance statistical programming processes and deliver high-quality datasets and outputs. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with CDISC standards while providing technical...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Lead the charge in Learning & Performance strategy for field training, enhancing sales capabilities and collaboration across teams, directly impacting new product launches and business success in the...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading small to mid-scale engineering projects with increasing independence. Collaborate across disciplines, cultivate client relationships, and mentor junior engineers to enhance...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical 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.