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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading and scaling a Revenue Operations practice. In this senior player-coach role, you'll manage a team while engaging directly with clients to deliver high-quality strategic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Elevate global BD Excellence capabilities by defining strategies, leading transformation initiatives, and partnering with stakeholders to drive measurable improvement in operational performance and or...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Own the strategy for Medical Weight Loss, driving multi-quarter roadmaps and aligning teams to achieve program goals while maintaining compliance and clinical integrity in a rapidly evolving healthcar...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that champions proactive advocacy within healthcare policy. Lead government affairs initiatives, engage with federal agencies, and strengthen strategic partnerships to ensure impactful rep...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping client relationships in the clinical research industry. Drive revenue and growth through strategic partnerships and proposals while collaborating with skilled professionals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $121K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth through M&A initiatives, analyzing investment opportunities, and collaborating with leadership across multiple functions to advance the company’s objective...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing institutional loan servicing strategies, overseeing collections, and improving repayment outcomes by fostering collaboration across departments and utilizing data-driven i...

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Yesterday

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

$195K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining tax strategies for a growing public biopharma. You'll lead global tax functions, develop scalable processes, and collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of analysts to drive data strategy, providing impactful insights and advancing reporting capabilities for stakeholders in the Life Sciences sector. Collabora...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Analyze market opportunities and drive sales strategies to support growth in enterprise sectors, focusing on new account acquisition and expansion through collaboration with key stakeholders across No...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Shape institutional research processes by providing analytical support and managing data systems. Collaborate across departments to ensure reporting accuracy and deliver insightful dashboards and eval...

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4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovative sales strategies and develop key client relationships to drive growth in a complex health services market. Leverage analytics and consultative selling to meet defined sales targets...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform safety management by leading cross-functional initiatives and optimizing safety reporting systems. Leverage expertise in pharmacovigilance to ensure compliance and enhance project outcomes i...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $344K *

Champion initiatives to enhance provider engagement and quality metrics, leading risk adjustment strategies and education across teams. Drive operational excellence and improve healthcare outcomes thr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $167K *

Support the identification and evaluation of safety data, facilitating signal detection and compliance with regulations while effectively communicating safety assessments to stakeholders. Lead safety...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $132K *

Take ownership of global clinical trial imaging operations. Lead strategy, risk assessment, and execution across oncology and non-oncology studies, ensuring quality and scientific integrity while coll...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $152K *

Transform your career by leading product strategy and operations for higher education, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize solutions that enhance curriculum management, scheduling, and studen...

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Yesterday

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

$92K - $172K *

Drive client satisfaction and business growth by leading a team dedicated to exceptional service and strategic client engagement, ensuring compliance and facilitating employee education for optimal re...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $131K *

Engage in regulatory leadership for complex, federally regulated clinical trials. Oversee study start-up, compliance, and mentoring while ensuring adherence to federal regulations and best practices f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $203K *

Empower your career by leading Local Study Operations, driving excellence in clinical trial delivery while mentoring and developing a high-performing team. Collaborate across functions to optimize res...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Champion innovative supply chain solutions by configuring and implementing Manhattan OMS to meet client needs, delivering high-quality documentation, training, and project management throughout the pr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring vendor security by executing comprehensive risk assessments and managing third-party relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold security standards...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform revenue strategy by optimizing sales processes and enhancing data-driven insights to drive growth. Collaborate across teams to mitigate revenue leakage and establish a robust operations ecos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.