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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$120K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cancer biology by analyzing multi-omic tumor data. Collaborate with a dynamic team to establish rigorous benchmarks and contribute to innovative solutions for r...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$187K - $281K *

Deliver strategic enablement solutions that drive field readiness and market success. Manage a team in developing scalable, AI-driven content aligned to product launches and customer engagement across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Champion daily merchant boarding, underwriting, and risk operations while enhancing efficiency and control. Lead a high-performing team, modernize processes, and operationalize data insights for impro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Empower operational efficiency by leading merchant onboarding, underwriting, and risk management for a growing payments platform. Optimize processes using data-driven decision-making and AI-driven aut...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing organizational capability through innovative talent and employee engagement initiatives. Partner across functions to drive meaningful changes that improve work...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $254K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving the success of clinical trials through expert project management, ensuring high-quality deliverables while collaborating with diverse teams to meet client expec...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $105K *

Engineer strategic advocacy initiatives to enhance cancer policy outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to advance health equity through impactful legislative action while building grassroots support...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing finance operations, ensuring compliance, financial integrity, and strategic partnerships with organizational leaders to foster operational and financial success across all...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $170K *

Help us turn trading hunches into reliable insights. As a Junior Quantitative Researcher, you’ll analyze data, deliver actionable findings, and build trust with traders in a fully remote, entry-level...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $208K *

Elevate your career by leading patient access initiatives, leveraging your oncology expertise to advocate for patients, streamline case management, and collaborate with healthcare providers and insure...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform business strategies by managing complex, interdependent programs that deliver measurable value. Engage with leadership, mentor junior staff, and drive effective change management initiatives...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the future of multimedia storytelling by leading high-impact projects across video and audio platforms. Collaborate with top clients, manage productions end-to-end, and inspire a talented tea...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $135K *

Empower your career by leading our global privacy program and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. Collaborate with teams to implement privacy strategies and guide regulatory initiatives, wh...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$183K - $229K *

Lead the Technology Transformation advisory practice, guiding clients in defining and executing enterprise-scale digital transformation strategies that connect business objectives with technology mode...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $272K *

Engage with primary and swap dealers to integrate USDC into capital markets. Drive adoption in repo and derivatives, ensuring alignment with regulations while advising senior leadership on benefits an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Champion client success by delivering operational support and insights to enhance service quality. Collaborate with Client Managers and engage in skill development to streamline processes, resolve cli...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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  •   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...

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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...

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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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.