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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$110K - $130K *

Champion the Security Operations team's effectiveness by managing 24/7 MDR activities, enhancing analyst capabilities, and driving incident response quality. Help shape best practices in threat detect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$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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  •   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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $200K *

Help us lead and innovate within the architecture market by overseeing project teams, driving business growth, and fostering strong client relationships while aligning with strategic initiatives and f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining Good Clinical Practice and human subject protection. Oversee site monitoring, ensure compliance, and support clinical studies through effective communicatio...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing program management and governance for Federal initiatives. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders to drive budget tracking, performance reporting, a...

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $185K *

Collaborate with clinical and sales teams to enhance product support and deliver tailored healthcare solutions, engaging with clients and internal stakeholders to foster strong partnerships and achiev...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$187K - $257K *

Innovate impactful collaborations as a Medical Science Specialist driving scientific communication, supporting research initiatives, and translating complex clinical data for key stakeholders to advan...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical operations and enhancing care models in a dynamic, multi-site environment. Collaborate with teams to drive quality, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes acros...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $113K *

Unlock potential by driving regulatory submissions and managing documentation. Collaborate with global teams to align on strategies, ensuring compliance and effective communication while fostering a c...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $186K *

Champion innovative incentive compensation strategies driving commercial success. Lead design, implementation, and evaluation of compensation plans, ensuring alignment with business goals while enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Drive success by managing a talented software engineering team, enhancing payment products, and improving user experiences in healthcare. Collaborate across functions, maintain quality standards, and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.