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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$84K - $141K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by collaborating on scalable analytics solutions. Engage with stakeholders to enhance enterprise data quality and foster a culture of self-service analytics within...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $185K *

Empower our claims team by overseeing Management and Professional Liability claims, ensuring compliance and efficacy in settlement processing. Play a vital role in strategic initiatives while managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $160K *

Transform executive communications by creating impactful narratives for senior leaders, enhancing their thought leadership presence on LinkedIn and at industry events. Lead strategic content developme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $115K *

Join us to enhance patient experiences as a strategic advisor, driving client relations and implementing data-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to support healthcare organizations in achievin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Drive impactful fundraising initiatives by building relationships with high-capacity donors, managing a diverse portfolio, and executing strategic plans to meet organizational funding goals and foster...

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

$110K - $140K *

Transform our global human rights strategy while ensuring third-party risk compliance. Lead initiatives across operations and supply chain, enhancing responsible business conduct through collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Drive impactful marketing initiatives by planning and executing multi-channel campaigns. Collaborate with leadership and partners to enhance customer engagement, retention, and brand visibility in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Transform research support by managing grant oversight, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among researchers. Leverage your analytical skills to navigate complex regulations and deliver...

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2 days ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Empower impactful product strategies, navigating complex domains autonomously, driving measurable outcomes while mentoring and elevating fellow PMs. Your leadership will shape the future of mental hea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $165K *

Partner with us to drive business growth by harnessing your energy efficiency expertise and building strategic client relationships while shaping national strategies from regional insights...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Oversee the end-to-end management of creative production processes for growth marketing efforts, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality assets in a fast-paced environment th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as a key leader in driving regional growth and client engagement. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities and shape strategies while nurturing industry relationships to a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $174K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Empower growth and profitability by leading strategic product management initiatives in the Property sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive analytics and market insights, enhancing performanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $95K *

Transform efficiency in project coordination by streamlining IT processes and enhancing PPMO operations. Collaborate across teams to leverage tools and automate workflows, ensuring effective delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $204K *

Shape the future of regional initiatives by providing strategic leadership and fostering impactful partnerships. You'll drive collaboration, manage resources, and align efforts to enhance community ou...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$228K - $377K *

Shape the future of smart home technology by leading embedded engineering teams. Drive firmware and software development across diverse devices, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional quality f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform patient care by leading and developing psychiatric clinicians while enhancing clinical operations. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance, improve practices, and foster professiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $196K *

Shape the future of marketing operations by building innovative analytics and technology frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven strategies, elevate performance, and e...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions, driving collaboration across teams to transform ideas into production-ready applications while utilizing modern AI-assisted tools to enhance development effic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Advance organizational effectiveness by overseeing strategic planning and implementation of managed care programs. Drive negotiation and analysis of contracts, ensuring compliance, growth, and marketi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $140K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $172K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team driving strategic portfolio growth through data-driven analysis and performance optimization. Collaborate across functions to enhance monetization initiatives and ensure market suc...

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  •   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.