High-Paying Director, Research Jobs

At Ladders, we specialize in connecting professionals to high-paying Director, Research job opportunities that can propel your career forward. Our comprehensive job listings include in-depth details about each position, helping you make an informed decision about your career trajectory.

What Do Director, Research Do?

Research Directors oversee the design, data-collection and analysis processes in various research projects. They ensure that all aspects of a research project are in alignment with the organization's goals, objectives, and budgetary constraints.

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$199K - $248K *

Natera is seeking an experienced Director/Senior Director of Product Management to lead the discovery and early research of innovative products for their oncology portfolio. This role involves driving...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

The role involves leading high impact projects in the Personal Lines Auto Underwriting Effectiveness Renewal and Portfolio Management team, focusing on strategic and analytical assessments. The ideal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $230K *

The Director of Compliance at Datavant will lead the compliance team and drive innovative solutions for complex compliance issues within the healthcare data platform. This role involves strategic lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $210K *

The Product Director will lead the modernization program of Achieve's Employee Experience Platform, collaborating with HR and Finance stakeholders to enhance employee engagement and retention. This ro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $175K *

The Regional Testing Director at LifeStance Health is responsible for overseeing the quality of clinical care in psychological and neuropsychological testing within a designated region. This role invo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

The Regional Testing Director at LifeStance Health is responsible for overseeing the quality of clinical care in psychological and neuropsychological testing within a designated region. This role invo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

The Regional Testing Director at LifeStance Health is responsible for overseeing the quality of clinical care in psychological and neuropsychological testing within a designated region. This role invo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

The Director of Medical Impact at AbbVie is responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop capabilities that enhance the long-term success of the Medical Affairs & Health Impact...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

The Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Cencora will lead strategic initiatives in Regulatory Affairs, focusing on Strategy and Procedure Management (SPM) and CMC. This remote position involves m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •     Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

The Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Cencora will lead strategic initiatives in Regulatory Affairs, focusing on Strategy and Procedure Management (SPM) and CMC. This remote position involves m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •     Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $145K *

The Deputy Executive Director of Programs at the UC Berkeley Labor Center will provide programmatic oversight and coordinate the Labor Center's goals under the supervision of the Executive Director. T...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$216K - $325K *

The Senior Director of Laboratory Sales & Partnerships is responsible for overseeing external laboratory partnerships, driving sales growth, and expanding business within the pathology industry. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $135K *

The Director of AP Portfolio Authenticity is responsible for ensuring the authenticity of student work submitted for AP exams by designing and executing verification processes. This role involves coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Project Manager in Client Services is responsible for overseeing healthcare market research projects, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time. This role involves maintaining clie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $246K *

The Director of Product Adoption Services is responsible for overseeing the successful adoption of products by customers, leading a team of consultants to ensure long-term growth and success. This rol...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $169K *

The Sr. Clinical Research Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities for clinical trials at St. Jude, ensuring projects progress through all functional working group...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $268K *

The Director of Clinical Management CNS is responsible for the operational strategy and management of clinical programs at Otsuka, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines. This role involv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

The Director of Capacity Management will lead the development and optimization of strategies to ensure the right Contributors are sourced, allocated, and engaged to meet the dynamic demands of AI data...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

The Director of Product Management will lead product strategy and execution for Measured's Enterprise customer segment, focusing on developing platform and services that meet customer needs. This role...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $190K *

The Senior Manager, Stem Cell & Organoid Sales will lead the Stem Cell and Organoid Sales team at Bio-Techne, focusing on building a long-term strategy and overseeing daily operations. The role requir...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

The Senior Manager, Stem Cell & Organoid Sales will lead the Stem Cell and Organoid Sales team at Bio-Techne, responsible for building the vision and long-term strategy while overseeing daily operatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$280K - $300K *

The EVP, Executive Director will lead and manage a portfolio of client accounts, overseeing account teams and driving strategic initiatives to achieve client objectives and agency growth. This role re...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $169K *

The Sr. Clinical Research Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities for clinical trials at St. Jude, ensuring projects progress through all functional working group...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $169K *

The Sr. Clinical Research Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities for clinical trials at St. Jude, ensuring projects progress through all functional working group...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

The Associate Director, Aggregate Report Scientist is responsible for managing the processes for all Aggregate Reports, including PSURs and DSURs, while serving as a subject matter expert on safety re...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for a Research Director job?question toggle

    Most Research Director jobs require a minimum of a master’s degree in a research-intensive field. Proven experience in directing and delivering research projects is also often required.

  • What skills are important for a Research Director job?question toggle

    Key skills include strategic thinking, excellent problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.