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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$180K - $205K *

Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end scheduling and lab experience within our core clinical operations platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive AI-powered solutions that enhance efficien...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion your expertise in regulatory affairs by leading submissions and guiding product development. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance while mentoring junior staff and adapting to the...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K *

Discover a dynamic sales role focused on driving growth in eDiscovery and Legal Services. Leverage your lead generation skills, manage client relations, and thrive in a remote work environment with fl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K *

Engage as a key player in driving revenue growth through eDiscovery sales, leveraging client relationships and strategic networking to generate new business while developing existing accounts in a dyn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to the success of our data platform by leading product execution and defining data quality standards. Engage with customers and engineers to deliver valuable solutions, ensuring alignment b...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape our compliance program, ensuring regulatory compliance across HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2. Drive policy creation, audit readiness, and vendor risk management while supporting M&A integration effor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage financial planning and analysis processes by collaborating with leadership to enhance reporting, guide strategic decisions, and support the company's financial objectives through improved syste...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform your sales career by driving client acquisition and fostering executive relationships. Leverage your consultative expertise to consult, strategize, and achieve measurable business impacts in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Explore new business opportunities in surgical revenue cycle management by developing relationships, managing the sales lifecycle, and driving measurable results. Collaborate with healthcare professio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $210K *

Champion the growth of enterprise SEO strategies to enhance organic visibility, navigating the evolving search landscape through innovative practices and alignment with cross-functional teams to drive...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Drive clinical monitoring initiatives by supervising CRAs, managing studies, and ensuring compliance with monitoring plans. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and support clinical trial oper...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of product features, guiding them from concept to successful release while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction through collaborative problem-solving an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Transform pharmaceutical advertising through strategic medical leadership, ensuring scientific integrity and effective communication across all channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful medical communications projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations, manage budgets, and maintain st...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading architectural development and mentoring teams. Collaborate across product and program areas to drive innovation and maintain high standards in scalable, sec...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform clinical engagement by leading a dynamic team in optimizing AI-powered documentation strategies. Drive client relationships, enhance performance, and innovate workflows to boost healthcare o...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Empower the Product Marketing team to define categories and drive growth by developing compelling narratives, equipping teams for market success, and translating insights into customer value across es...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $200K *

Champion clinical trial excellence by leading operational aspects of studies, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations, while fostering communication across teams and managing site feasibility...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $167K *

Drive the development and maintenance of applications, leveraging multiple programming languages and development methodologies while collaborating across multiple teams to deliver high-quality softwar...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$274K - $371K *

Lead the charge in early clinical development, guiding studies from inception to proof-of-concept through collaboration and strategy execution within a dynamic team setting...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Transform your career by partnering with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, support employee engagement, handle workplace issues, and ensure compliance. Drive HR operations while f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate clinical outcomes by serving as the key pharmacist liaison among partners, translating real-world issues into actionable insights, driving resolution of clinical concerns, and enhancing produc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Lead and grow a distributed team of data professionals to architect, deploy, and maintain robust ML systems and data infrastructures, enhancing user engagement and driving business outcomes for a glob...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion growth strategies to drive business expansion through innovative online and offline experiments. Leverage your expertise to own initiatives, optimize budgets, and deliver measurable results i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in clinical operations, overseeing complex studies and resource management. You'll lead strategic initiatives across multiple programs, ensuring compliance and de...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.