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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$285K - $480K *

Elevate the company’s regulatory strategy by leading government affairs efforts, building strong relationships with regulators, and advocating for key business priorities through effective communicati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$68K - $103K *

Elevate provider experiences by managing onboarding and training for a growing therapy network, ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality support while fostering cross-functional collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Optimize your career by leading Quality Systems and Compliance initiatives, architecting a Quality Management System that drives innovation, regulatory compliance, and supports clinical development, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$299K - $369K *

Join our team to lead the strategic development of clinical programs, ensuring high-quality execution within budget and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful external...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by partnering with the CEO as a strategic leader, facilitating cross-functional project execution, and driving performance insights to enhance organizational growth and operational ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic federal partnerships, driving funding opportunities, and executing critical agreements to advance technology commercialization. Partner with stakeholders and lever...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$136K - $265K *

Lead the charge in advancing broadband analytics through cutting-edge ML and data science techniques to deliver insights that enhance service assurance and subscriber experiences in a vibrant cloud pl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$83K - $110K *

Innovate day-to-day PDF production workflows, enhance automated publishing, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring quality outputs and accessible learning materials across digital and print formats in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$207K - $346K *

Optimize patient care by collaborating remotely with medical professionals, conducting comprehensive case reviews, and utilizing your clinical expertise to ensure appropriate medical necessity decisio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $205K *

Shape financial strategy through expert analysis of software revenue metrics, guiding budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning in a dynamic environment. Drive decisions that impact company perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize advanced LLM serving systems, enhancing performance across all pathways. Tackle engineering challenges in AI infrastructure, focusing on efficiency and scalability of retrieval-he...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $118K *

Champion collaboration in prelaw advising by enhancing the Advising Portal, engaging advisors and prospective law students while developing best practices to support informed decision-making within th...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $235K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a high-performing team of Neurology Account Specialists, executing strategies to drive sales success, and achieving business growth in response to market dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at a high-performing Customer Success team by coaching and leading efforts in client engagement and retention while driving strategic oversight of multi-threaded enterprise account...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance patient experience by leading user research to identify insights that influence product decisions and improve mental healthcare journeys. Collaborate across teams to transform findings into im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $235K *

Drive a high-performing Neurology sales team while executing innovative strategies for product launches and business growth. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance regional performance and optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$224K - $336K *

Unlock potential by leading corporate governance and securities compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to SEC regulations and Nasdaq rules, while guiding investor relations and executive compensation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$272K - $500K+*

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product strategy and execution for retail AI solutions, driving market impact through innovative storytelling and strong partner relationships...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Champion organizational excellence by leading HR Business Partnerships to align workforce and business strategies, driving measurable impacts that enhance talent development and transformative initiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness as Chief of Staff, acting as a strategic partner to the Executive Director. Oversee operations across HR, finance, and fundraising, while fostering a high-performi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in building an innovative AI and data services practice, driving client engagement and operational excellence while managing service delivery and team performance to achieve impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Elevate operational efficiency by transforming broken processes into seamless workflows. In this role, you'll lead impactful projects focused on credentialing and payer enrollment, optimizing team per...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$320K - $488K *

Optimize and manage DGX Cloud cluster operations through strategic architectural leadership, ensuring high-performance, reliable environments across diverse platforms. Drive automation and collaborati...

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Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $235K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team of Neurology Account Specialists, driving strategic initiatives and fostering professional growth to ensure successful product launches and market...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to develop innovative cloud-based solutions that enhance patient care. Drive technical excellence while mentoring talent and collaborating clo...

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Reposted 2 weeks 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.