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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$188K - $282K *

Empower our organization by leading technical initiatives in Customer Experience Analytics. Drive innovation in analytics solutions and optimize performance across platforms, ensuring teams can effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $288K *

Drive software development solutions by leading cross-functional teams in creating and enhancing digital applications. Optimize user needs analysis to deliver high-quality software, ensuring performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex e-discovery projects, collaborating with legal teams and managing resources for successful outcomes. Elevate your career while mentoring others and driving results across multi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $205K *

Elevate your career by leading the technical design of complex systems that transform bioinformatics data into reliable variant information. Drive innovations in REST API development and cross-team in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$294K - $367K *

Pioneer the internal audit function for a global pharmaceutical company. Lead the establishment, scaling, and management of audit methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic leadership role that drives regional commercial execution for innovative diagnostic solutions. Inspire and develop a sales team while collaborating with key healthcare...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Elevate suicide prevention strategies by analyzing effective programs and implementing data-driven improvements that enhance veterans' mental health. Collaborate across teams to ensure mission-critica...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Innovate with us to drive product-led sales in the higher education sector, empowering universities by promoting research analytics solutions. Collaborate with teams to achieve substantial growth and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $254K *

Shape strategies to enhance claims analytics, driving insights that influence executive decisions and improve operations. Lead a dynamic team tackling complex challenges in healthcare claims, transfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform operational dynamics in Integrated Care by leading a cohesive team, enhancing process efficiency, and executing strategic initiatives. Inspire continuous improvement while ensuring service e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape and deliver complex IT projects by employing Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive innovation and organizational change...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$255K - $383K *

Take ownership of building strategic partnerships to drive innovation and revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize partnerships and influence product strategies, contr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software projects. Manage planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating stakeholders and mitigating risks. Embrace Agile methodologies and dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $204K *

Drive impactful collaborations in oncology by crafting and managing complex procurement agreements. Leverage scientific expertise to influence contracting strategies that support drug discovery, ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $282K *

Transform the landscape of clinical access by leveraging your expertise in health sciences to engage with payers and managed care organizations, ensuring optimal access and support for innovative trea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead a team of analysts in conversation analysis, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of labeling methodologies while delivering valuable insights to enhance AI models in a fast-paced SaaS environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Analyze and transform marketing campaign data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across channels. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance metrics and streamline comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of litigation support by driving sales and client engagement in your territory. Utilize your expertise to build relationships, identify new opportunities, and meet revenue targets whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $108K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving revenue growth through account management, strategic planning, and consultative selling in the healthcare advertising sector, while delivering innovative s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $195K *

Champion data-driven insights across teams to steer product strategy and optimize user experiences. Utilize statistical tools to establish causality and enhance decision-making, driving impactful chan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $182K *

Lead the delivery of complex enterprise application projects, driving alignment among cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Utilize AI tools to enhance efficiency and communication, ensuring succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $225K *

Lead impactful capital infrastructure projects for utility clients, focusing on grid transformation and sustainability. Shape strategic outcomes through effective project management and collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K *

Transform regional operations through strategic leadership, ensuring excellence across diverse programs while driving accountability and fostering community partnerships to achieve impactful outcomes...

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2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving growth strategies within commerce, mentoring a high-performing team, managing client relationships, and leveraging data to enhance performance across platforms while fosteri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Develop industry-leading pricing programs by leading cross-functional teams and deploying analytical models to drive profitable growth and enhance the Renters portfolio. Influence senior-level decisio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.