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.

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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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$126K - $212K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage a dynamic team of strategists in digital advertising, ensuring quality output and effective collaboration. Oversee performance, drive innovation, and foster growth while maintaining a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$169K - $237K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $196K *

Join our dynamic team to drive Quality initiatives within product delivery, ensuring compliance and excellence in biologics development. Lead cross-functional collaborations to improve product health...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $159K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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$155K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $202K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate sales strategies to drive growth in service sectors across AMER. Engage executives, develop key relationships, and leverage your expertise to turn prospects into revenue while maximizing exis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $229K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$199K - $279K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.