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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$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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Yesterday

  •   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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $150K *

Discover a role where you drive growth and deepen partnerships with higher education institutions, engaging stakeholders through innovative solutions and strategic insights to enhance learning experie...

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3 weeks ago

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

$168K - $327K *

Shape the future of quantum computing by leading product strategies and initiatives at the intersection of AI and quantum research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development of...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with strategic partners to build and scale a comprehensive Managed Cloud partner program, driving measurable revenue growth through recruitment, enablement, and ongoing support while collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading GTM analytics and revenue operations. Partner with leadership to enhance forecasting, reporting, and efficiency across the organization. Drive strategic planning while deve...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive global regulatory labeling initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality of documentation across diverse markets. Lead strategic governance, influence policies, and collaborate cross-functionally...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in CX Design, overseeing cross-channel support journeys. Drive transformation by managing a team to create cohesive, AI-enabled customer experiences and scalabl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $181K *

Partner with us to shape strategic educational partnerships that enhance customer success and retention across diverse regional education organizations, driving engagement and value in K-12 systems wh...

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1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer a dynamic Managed Cloud partner program, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships. As a hands-on leader, establish and execute marketing strategies while managing the partner life...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $327K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing transformative agentic AI proof-of-concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operationalize advanced AI solutions across t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $182K *

Architect industry-leading AI solutions to enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement scalable, secure AI architectures align...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Champion campaign strategy and execution in Paid Social, leading a team to create impactful campaigns. Oversee onboarding, training, and communication with stakeholders, driving collaboration and insi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Transform workforce learning by designing scalable live training solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee development and achieve business objectives through inno...

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3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by owning our Real-Time Prescription Benefits product roadmap. Collaborate with Engineering, Compliance, and Clinical teams to ensure accurate benefit checks, guiding prescribers a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives to enhance revenue recovery and drive operational excellence in healthcare financial operations. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team committed to driving financial wellness solutions. This role offers significant opportunities for impact, collaboration, and growth within a fast-paced, evolving startup environmen...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a national oncology Precision Medicine team, driving program goals, fostering team growth, and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic planning and performance exc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.