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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$168K - $322K *

Shape the future of knowledge management by leading innovative strategies, guiding content governance, and enhancing program effectiveness to drive organizational learning and deployment efficiency ac...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$500K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise execution as you support leadership across M&A and investment oversight, enhance organizational effectiveness, and ensure compliance while fostering growth within a...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Champion the execution of strategic initiatives in the Global Cyber Insurance practice. Lead complex projects, fostering collaboration across functions and driving alignment to achieve key business ob...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$275K - $325K *

Unlock innovative care as a vital leader in designing and delivering a groundbreaking Serious Mental Illness program while providing direct psychiatric care in a collaborative, tech-driven environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$237K - $307K *

Join a team that shapes the future of biostatistics by leading cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with executives, and driving data-driven decision-making. Your leadership will guide groundbr...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $139K *

Collaborate with leaders to enhance team effectiveness and employee experience. Provide strategic guidance on talent management, foster a healthy workplace culture, and implement impactful people stra...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Oversee strategic project execution while driving governance and performance enhancements within the PMO. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize workflows and ensure exceptional outcomes across a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $285K *

Innovate by designing predictive models and frameworks that enhance user experiences. Collaborate across teams to integrate AI intelligence into products, guiding experimentation and influence data ar...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading Managed Care Contracting & Medical Economics, leveraging quantitative analysis to evaluate risks in value-based care contracts while engaging with payor partners and collab...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects by managing resources, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Lead cross-functional efforts in IT and business to align with strategic g...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Oversee the development of innovative talent programs across diverse regions, enhancing organizational capability and instilling a positive learning culture that aligns with growth objectives and oper...

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1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a leading healthcare technology firm by driving support excellence. Lead a dynamic team, enhance operational performance, and foster customer satisfaction through strategic inno...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $374K *

Champion the delivery of high-quality medical care by providing clinical expertise and guidance on medical policies, claims, and appeals to enhance patient outcomes and organizational efficiency in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $287K *

Join a team supporting university researchers on cutting-edge AI systems and foundation models. Drive impactful projects in generative AI, multimodal models, and scalable training methods through coll...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $200K *

Shape your cybersecurity career by leading and innovating on complex security incidents while establishing and auditing security practices. Collaborate across teams to strengthen defenses and mentor a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing global portfolio strategies while driving product lifecycle management and innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance business success and customer sat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Champion product lifecycle management and innovation for global portfolio strategies. Collaborate with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to drive customer-centric solutions, ensuring compliance and performanc...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in product portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, driving innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Elevate market offerings and customer success through targeted insights a...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Drive successful project execution across HVAC/automation programs by managing diverse teams, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining customer satisfaction while controlling scope, budget, and profi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Grow and lead diverse HVAC/automation projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and successful outcomes through effective cross-functional collaboration and management of scope, budget, and timelines...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Join us to lead complex system transformation projects, providing strategic guidance and support to partners. Leverage your expertise in implementation and relationship-building to drive successful or...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $230K *

Champion engineering excellence by enhancing LustreFS features and performance. Collaborate across teams to debug complex systems, investigate issues, and implement high-quality solutions while levera...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance commercial auto risk control by mentoring consultants, leading assessments, and collaborating across teams to enhance safety practices while utilizing industry insights and AI technologies for...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Drive the development and governance of global content experience standards, ensuring consistency, usability, and compliance across channels while leveraging GenAI for scalable, high-quality content c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic legal team, where you'll manage commercial agreements that support rapid growth in a B2B SaaS environment. Ideal for early-to-mid career candidates eager to lea...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.