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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$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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  •   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

$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

$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

$150K - $195K *

Lead the strategy and execution of regulatory medical writing projects. Oversee document preparation for submissions, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery while collaborating with cross-f...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

$148K - $156K *

Lead and empower a team of regulatory compliance experts in supporting a ground-breaking healthcare platform, ensuring regulatory alignment and operational excellence within a complex, evolving enviro...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $161K *

Lead the charge in driving sales for the Energy and Industrial sector by managing a diverse sales team, optimizing distribution channels, and developing strategic growth plans that surpass revenue tar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $161K *

Shape the future of energy sales by leading a talented team, optimizing distribution channels, and driving revenue growth across a vast territory through strategic partnerships and expert industry kno...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Drive engineering excellence by leveraging AI to enhance productivity, innovating tools for code generation and testing. Collaborate across teams to implement AI solutions that scale and improve the d...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Oversee and manage clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulations, and standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders for data integrity and successful trials...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $241K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team while driving a long-term technical vision, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing processes across cross-functional collaborations in a dyna...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$292K - $438K *

Lead the charge in clinical program governance and standardization efforts, ensuring evidence-based practices and optimal performance management while collaborating with cross-industry teams to advanc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $220K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic legal advisor, ensuring compliance across technology transactions, privacy, employment, and M&A while driving efficiency through legal operations and AI inno...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$113K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving new business development focused on strategic enterprise-level memberships in the senior living and healthcare sectors, emphasizing consultative sales and exec...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive customer operations excellence by leading end-to-end support services, optimizing processes, and fostering team growth. Shape a customer-centric culture in a newly centralized contact center to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion the enhancement of our data analytics capabilities by managing ETL pipelines and optimizing Power BI dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and imp...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$203K - $345K *

Drive the engineering strategy for customer monetization journeys. Lead teams to create scalable platforms that support billing, usage, and account management, ensuring seamless workflows and complian...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic clinical operations team, driving quality assurance and policy maintenance for Drug and Biological policies. Your expertise will enhance our coding processes and support client inquirie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the strategy and evolution of enterprise applications, focusing on Salesforce. Oversee a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring scalable systems and alignment with business processes across multiple d...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join us to lead and enhance client engagement strategies, driving operational excellence and fostering loyalty in a fast-paced environment focused on measurable value and client success across multipl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Manage sales for a specialized product line, driving revenue through strategic planning, relationship building, and product knowledge. Engage with diverse clientele, ensuring customer satisfaction and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Join a team focused on identifying and executing M&A opportunities within software, utilizing your expertise to drive deal flow and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, growth-oriented envi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $250K *

Advance precision medicine by leading an MSL team, developing strategies for KOL engagement and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to disseminate scientific information and drive clin...

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2 days ago

  •   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.