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.

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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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$200K - $230K *

Empower our growth by developing and optimizing product assortments across multiple channels, leveraging data-driven insights and strategic vendor partnerships to enhance customer experiences and driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$141K - $283K *

Lead a transformative cybersecurity initiative, focusing on advanced defense strategies, engineering, and collaboration across teams to protect corporate assets and data while driving continuous impro...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on driving strategic growth initiatives and expanding market share in tax practice areas. Serve as a trusted advisor, manage client accounts, and mentor a dedicated team in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $257K *

Champion the narrative for innovative financial technology products, leading communications strategy and execution. Engage with media and audiences to elevate Circle's profile in the evolving agentic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the coordination of a transformative company-wide initiative, ensuring all workstreams and foundational stages are aligned and progressing. This pivotal role partners with leadership to tackle c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $250K *

Lead the charge in scientific engagement, supporting clinical development by translating complex data into actionable insights and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Oversee quality assurance efforts by ensuring compliance with cGMPs, managing vendor relationships, performing audits, and supporting regulatory submissions in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment foc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $210K *

Manage global payroll operations across 18 countries, ensuring accurate, compliant processing while enhancing employee experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive payroll strategy, automation...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading client-focused initiatives that drive product enhancements, ensure successful onboarding, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality financial soluti...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product engineering, leading a global team to innovate and deliver customer-centric software solutions while aligning technical with business goals for impactfu...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support our mission by leading the Security Operations team, integrating safety into all program activities while navigating complex environments. Drive strategic risk management, training, and cultur...

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2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of strategy with your storytelling expertise, building trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders. Lead innovative go-to-market frameworks that merge data with creative insights...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $205K *

Strategize and execute comprehensive brand and communications initiatives that enhance visibility, foster engagement, and align internal and external messaging with the organization’s justice-centered...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of trade and distribution in the Pharma/Biotech arena by executing strategies, managing key partnerships, and ensuring product readiness for market launch in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive success in the biopharma sector by overseeing customer portfolio management, building strategic relationships, and ensuring maximum value from our AI-guided protein discovery platform ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence and reliability across our product portfolio, leading SRE and QA teams while defining strategy, metrics, and incident management. Collaborate with engineering and security...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in data-driven decision-making and automation to enhance product strategy and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to turn insights into impactful narratives for stakeholders wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $352K *

Champion pharmacy operations across diverse markets, overseeing benefit management, contract administration, and strategic initiatives while ensuring quality service and compliance with performance st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Redefine growth marketing by owning the long-tail partner ecosystem, driving acquisition, engagement, and retention. Build scalable systems that enhance partner interactions and translate data into ac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging healthcare data analytics to extract insights from real-world data, ensuring data alignment with research and regulatory objectives to support clinical development and p...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining AI partnerships! You'll drive strategic alliances, ensuring alignment and execution across multiple high-priority initiatives, fostering innovation, and generating valuab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of advisory practices by providing expert growth strategies and consulting support. Collaborate with advisors to enhance their business practices, leveraging your expertise to drive s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Transform healthcare policy through advanced economic analysis and modeling, driving improvements in Medicaid programs. Collaborate with diverse experts to tackle complex challenges, ensuring effectiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $100K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful project implementations, optimizing client solutions, and providing expert guidance on FactSet's Analytics tools while mentoring junior team members in a dynam...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.