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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$150K - $200K *

Join a pioneering team to build and lead innovative sales strategies that enhance customer engagement and drive growth through a blend of self-serve segmentation and sales assistance, leveraging data...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Elevate your career by leveraging actuarial expertise to drive strategic health benefit solutions. Collaborate with sales and account teams, analyze financial data, and recommend enhancements that opt...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Pioneer cutting-edge investigations that protect assets and mitigate risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex incidents while providing actionable insights and fostering relat...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$131K - $148K *

Shape the future of accounting technology by leading SAP Financial Accounting/Controlling software developments. Collaborate with teams to enhance product efficiency and integrate systems while ensuri...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $119K *

Lead the charge in Project Management, driving healthcare innovations through effective portfolio management and ensuring project success across technology, operations, and client engagements with a f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Transform the client service experience for Beauty & Wellbeing, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality support. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive client success and optimize service executio...

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1 week ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a commercial leader, driving the adoption of innovative AI solutions in oncology. Lead a high-performing team, develop strategies for market growth, and build executive partne...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming proposal development with AI-driven insights, federal acquisition expertise, and compelling narrative creation to support high-stakes healthcare projects, collaborating...

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3 days ago

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

$198K - $298K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and execution of a transformative enterprise AI platform. Oversee multi-model governance, enhance security protocols, and drive innovation through collaboration...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $275K *

Transform the energy underwriting landscape by developing innovative strategies and leading a dynamic team to drive profitable growth in upstream and midstream risks, ensuring alignment with corporate...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $195K *

Advance strategic partnerships in Health & Benefits, elevating field-first initiatives. Lead carrier relationships, enhance producer engagement, and drive collaboration for sustainable growth and meas...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Lead and optimize complex manufacturing programs across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness while managing cross-functional teams to meet environmental, safety, and operational...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading complex AI and IT projects. This high-visibility role entails managing cross-functional teams and driving accountability across multiple workstreams, ensuring successful...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by cultivating strong client relationships, driving sales strategy, and fostering collaboration among teams to ensure tailored solutions meet client needs, while effectively managing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $215K *

Unlock your potential by leading AI and automation initiatives to drive impactful change in the healthcare sector. Foster collaboration, enhance performance, and build solutions that empower clients t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Manage and oversee global employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery across multiple markets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize the emp...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$169K - $208K *

Build and enhance autonomous penetration testing agents that mimic human expertise in vulnerability assessments, ensuring production safety and reliability at scale, while collaborating closely with o...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Join us to lead transformative change in research administration, negotiating key contracts that shape clinical studies and drive student outcomes while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to fost...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Join us to build innovative software that reshapes legal work, enhancing productivity for thousands of lawyers. You'll lead development from feature design to implementation, directly impacting the fu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $215K *

Shape the global product strategy and drive commercial growth in Consumer Financial Services, leading high-stakes sales while mentoring teams and ensuring market-relevant solutions that foster client...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $345K *

Drive the future of smart home AI by leading the transformation of consumer experiences through innovative product strategies that harness cutting-edge machine learning and data insights while mentori...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the development and execution of compliance audit strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk and regulatory requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally, enhance internal controls, and d...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive global licensing strategies to expand the portfolio of scientific assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate deals, ensuring compliance and enhancing revenue from international...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion seamless coding integration strategies in a multi-site academic health system. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance revenue integrity while leading high-performing tea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $255K *

Elevate client engagement by collaboratively crafting compelling presentations and pitches to support Corporate Bankers across various industries, driving unique insights and integrated strategies to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.