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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$145K - $185K *

Transform client relationships in the Army domain, ensuring high satisfaction, driving product adoption, and expanding accounts. Foster collaboration for successful outcomes and act as a trusted advis...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $142K *

Drive post-award site identification efforts by developing strategies, managing feasibility questionnaires, training resources, and coordinating outreach to ensure optimal site activation and client c...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Deliver high-quality eCTD submissions, collaborate with teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while training peers in evolving regulations to support client success and agency partnership...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive construction excellence by managing projects from scope to completion, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and timelines while collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors...

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3 days ago

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

$95K *

Transform the lives of children in need! As Clinical Supervisor, oversee staff and services, ensuring quality and compliance while providing essential support to families across diverse communities. M...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $171K *

Innovate with us by shaping and operationalizing governance for agentic AI technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure responsible, compliant AI use at scale while advancing innovative solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of innovative LLM-powered analytics systems, enhancing healthcare data insights through natural-language processing, robust querying, and compliance features, while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Discover a dynamic role driving revenue growth within a designated territory. Collaborate with a high-performing team to cultivate partnerships with retail pharmacies, present business solutions, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate workforce planning by leading strategic initiatives and analytics across 750+ locations, partnering with Operations Leaders to optimize capacity and generate insights that drive organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence and enhance Commercial Lines performance by partnering with leadership, standardizing workflows, and implementing strategic process improvements to optimize client service...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Manage and lead compliance efforts for Canadian consumer lending, ensuring adherence to federal and provincial regulations. Collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain compliance and foster a cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$203K - $345K *

Transform the Internal Audit function by evolving methodologies, guiding risk-based audits, and fostering stakeholder relationships to enhance business compliance and strategic objectives...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion a team of engineers to enhance software solutions in healthcare. Drive development of scalable applications while fostering professional growth within a collaborative environment focused on i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of precision oncology by leading strategic partnerships and operational execution within a national network. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to drive innovative research...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $144K *

Contribute to strategic solutions in primary market research, collaborating with teams to analyze data, develop research materials, and present insights that address critical client questions in the l...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing a vital global health initiative, driving project execution, strategic relationships, and compliance. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success and sm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$90K - $130K *

Transform your HR skills by partnering with the Design team to enhance talent development, drive strategic workforce planning, and strengthen employee relations in a dynamic, remote environment focuse...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future by leading a dynamic support team. Oversee operations, mentor junior engineers, and enhance client relationships. Elevate technical projects while fostering a collaborative environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $139K *

Drive effective employee relations strategies and provide guidance to management in resolving workplace conflicts, all while ensuring compliance and supporting a positive company culture. Your experti...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $155K *

Drive product development and commercialization initiatives while leading pilot deployments at customer sites. Engage cross-functional teams and ensure project execution aligns with strategic goals fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of workload orchestration by owning the deployment and management of agents and models on Kubernetes, driving resource allocation, scaling, and ensuring reliability across diverse arc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $230K *

Lead the successful implementation of UKG software for healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, managing budgets, and delivering high-quality solutions while navigating industry regu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of high-quality medical content and publications, driving strategic initiatives in oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, scientific integrity, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $356K *

Transform large-scale NVIDIA accelerated infrastructure for production operations. Drive Day 2 readiness, enhance observability, and automate lifecycle management processes in collaboration with cloud...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive sales and develop relationships with financial advisors across various channels to enhance market share and revenue for investment products, while collaborating with team members to leverage dat...

US-AnywhereRemote

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.