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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$121K - $142K *

Transform the quality management landscape by overseeing document control and training processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements within a dynamic biopharmaceutical enviro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $282K *

Unlock potential by leading digital R&D strategies and platforms, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Drive transformation across research, clinical, and regulatory domains, optimizing out...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $190K *

Champion the launch of innovative commercial products by leading cross-functional teams and managing integrated project plans to ensure timely, effective execution in a dynamic environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that champions client success while leading integrated, multi-channel planning and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure measurable outcomes and dr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by owning executive-level client relationships, driving integrated strategies, and leading action-oriented touchpoints that translate insights into measurable outcomes while championi...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $256K *

Join a team that's driving customer success through strategic account management, innovative solutions, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance satisfaction and profitability across diverse cust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of eCOA Neuro Solutions by driving sales strategies, building client relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve revenue goals in a fast-paced, strategic e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping global fundraising strategies by translating donor insights into impactful campaigns, enhancing relationships, and driving growth through data analytics to support vulnerabl...

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

$180K - $294K *

Engage with senior leaders to transform customer experience strategies, providing strategic insights, fostering collaboration, and driving growth by delivering exceptional value and innovative solutio...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$182K - $253K *

Champion innovative strategies for enterprise data privacy and risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Transform the clinical trial landscape by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in study execution, while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance recruitment, training...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Architect a comprehensive integration strategy, overseeing the design and governance of enterprise-wide data transfers and API frameworks to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable connectivity across a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion a strategic vision for a $200M Wipes portfolio, driving growth through innovative product development, profitability management, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-evolving industry...

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

$128K - $173K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative legal research solutions that empower professionals to leverage AI insights, enhance workflows, and transform complex information into actionable knowledge, dri...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$211K - $290K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and innovation in payer solutions. Oversee P&L performance, manage diverse teams, and enhance client engagement while expanding market presence in advanced healthcare...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $97K *

Transform food systems by coordinating community research initiatives. Lead multi-partner collaboration and ensure effective project implementation to advance equity, resilience, and justice in food s...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$220K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing value demonstration strategies for population health, ensuring robust evidence generation for stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive engagement...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research by designing and conducting studies that enhance our understanding of new therapies, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and appl...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading strategic initiatives and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with teams to develop protocols, oversee clinical trials, and provide scientific insight...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$261K - $484K *

Drive the future of cardiovascular drug development by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing multi-functional teams, and ensuring effective execution of U.S. medical strategies that align with glo...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide strategic leadership in project operations, oversee cross-functional teams, ensure project delivery meets client expectations, and drive business development to expa...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $188K *

Oversee the Enterprise Project/Portfolio Management Office operations, leading a skilled team to enhance project management processes, compliance, and reporting while supporting strategic IT initiativ...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$233K - $315K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and execution of an innovative intellectual property strategy, managing complex patent portfolios and agreements, and advising on impactful legal decisions...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Drive the AI strategy and implementation, leading a team to innovate solutions that enhance performance and customer experience while aligning with organizational goals and data governance practices...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client cybersecurity and NERC compliance solutions. Drive business development and project execution while mentoring team members to ensure quality outcomes across Canada...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.