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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$209K - $345K *

Champion an innovative hardware ecosystem by defining a 3-year strategy, leading AI integration, and managing a high-performing team to enhance smart home solutions and drive product excellence across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $185K *

Lead complex IT programs that support federal agency objectives by managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder collaboration. Drive the innovation of emerging technologies to enhance operational ef...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $310K *

Transform growth strategies into actionable plans by building a high-performing team. Drive demand generation, optimize pipeline processes, and leverage AI innovations to ensure scalability and measur...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize shared cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. Drive the evolution of application architecture, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with various...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $124K *

Lead the charge in software development by designing, testing, and deploying solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product quality and maintain agile compliance. Drive innovation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $152K *

Drive the future of identity data engineering by building scalable pipelines and enhancing AI-assisted matching engines while ensuring data quality and compliance with privacy best practices...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $205K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing technical hiring. Lead and develop recruiting strategies for engineering, product, and security functions while building strong partnerships w...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Create compelling content that drives demand and elevates brand storytelling. Leverage your expertise in B2B/SaaS marketing to deliver engaging copy while collaborating with a dynamic marketing team i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $200K *

Engage with students and parents as a Senior Academic Advisor, driving enrollment through consultative sales. Build trust, provide tailored recommendations, and refine processes to enhance the student...

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3 days ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Lead a dynamic cybersecurity team, overseeing risk management, compliance, and operational performance within a remote work environment while fostering innovation and technical excellence...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team focused on transforming private data sharing through innovative products. Drive the product vision, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and revolutionize the privacy tech landscape while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Lead the integration of new data sources into the platform, ensuring rigorous evaluation and accurate mapping. Collaborate across teams to translate requirements into integration specifications, drivi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering impactful learning programs that enhance employee capabilities and drive cultural engagement across the organization, ensuring a vibrant and effective emplo...

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering customer success through efficient program management, leveraging AI-driven strategies and deep insurance domain expertise to enhance value realization and drive growth...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$270K - $300K *

Drive the future of live-service gaming by leading engineering teams to develop innovative tools and solutions, ensuring top-notch player experiences and robust gameplay. Guide technical vision and em...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing loan accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and enhancing internal controls while managing a team to drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform healthcare by joining our dynamic sales team, where you'll drive growth and engage healthcare providers with our innovative diagnostic solutions, ensuring patients receive the best care poss...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $275K *

Partner with us to lead the People & Culture team, enhancing HR operations and fostering an inclusive workplace culture across our multi-state organization while driving strategic people initiatives a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Drive transformative IT strategies to scale technology operations, modernize systems, enhance security, and implement AI governance across the organization, partnering strategically with cross-functio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $315K *

Join a team that's redefining virtual healthcare delivery. Lead strategic and operational initiatives, manage cross-departmental partnerships, and optimize care processes for exceptional client satisf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $225K *

Shape the future of a growing boutique firm by leading high-stakes IP and business matters. Take charge of client relationships, strategy, and mentorship in a dynamic remote environment while maintain...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Elevate talent acquisition at a dynamic tech company by leading comprehensive recruiting strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing candidate experiences to drive sustainable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead high-impact teams delivering reliable insurance technology solutions. Manage projects, optimize application support, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to enhance b...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Lead commercial strategies to drive market adoption and utilization of AI-driven oncology solutions, while developing and mentoring a high-performing sales team to achieve growth and excellence in pat...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team leading healthcare transformation initiatives. Drive strategic consulting engagements, mentor talent, and enhance operational efficiencies while collaborating with executives to im...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.