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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$130K - $180K *

Elevate strategic R&D initiatives while leading a diverse team across locations. Drive growth opportunities with key defense and intelligence customers by managing contracts and fostering collaboratio...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $344K *

Lead strategic planning and execution of clinical research programs, managing multiple studies and partnerships with CROs and clinical sites to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and quality out...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Lead program management initiatives to drive operational excellence, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while enhancing team performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance in a fast-paced, re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading operational improvements in project management. You will drive performance, ensure quality standards, and oversee a team dedicated to delivering exceptional research soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$257K - $365K *

Pioneer innovative cancer therapies by leading oncology research strategy, driving preclinical programs, and fostering high-performing teams, all while leveraging data insights to transform treatment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that blends clinical research coordination and site management, ensuring compliance, staff development, and patient engagement to drive operational excellence and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $110K *

Join a team that's advancing cancer research! Lead strategic planning and program delivery, ensuring impactful funding and collaboration with diverse stakeholders across Canada. Your expertise will dr...

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1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading the training strategy for a dynamic research team. Foster growth through innovative onboarding and continuous education initiatives while collaborating across department...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Transform the future of healthcare by leading impactful research studies that evaluate the clinical effectiveness of AI-driven care solutions. Collaborate with academic institutions and translate data...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in expanding clinical research operations, developing systems, and mentoring staff in a dynamic healthcare environment, while ensuring compliance and promoting innovative cardiovascula...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$257K - $348K *

Empower innovation as you lead oncology research, driving the future of therapeutics. Shape strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and advance preclinical programs to deliver groundbreaking therapies t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $375K *

Oversee the infrastructure development and operations for a dynamic research enterprise, ensuring strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation to support innovative research activit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $228K *

Transform data management strategies by developing governance frameworks and analytics capabilities, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance research operations and ensure compliance, integrity, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $228K *

Drive data governance and analytics strategy, enhancing decision-making across research and education by collaborating with stakeholders and developing effective data management policies...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead market research initiatives to provide innovative insights and support strategic decision-making for clients, analyzing data trends and collaborating with teams to enhance operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K *

Champion strategic research development initiatives for universities, guiding funding strategies, proposal development, and federal agency engagement while building strong client relationships in a dy...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Grow your career with a role focused on cultivating relationships and driving business in the biopharmaceutical sector, targeting CNS opportunities while collaborating with experts to achieve sales ob...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you manage complex DoD programs, bridging customers and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions from R&D to deployment, while ensuring contract objectives are met effe...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $158K *

Transform the clinical research landscape by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among teams. Drive performance improvements and enhance the development of clinical st...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $106K *

Champion complex scientific project coordination and management for interdisciplinary research. Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and administrators to facilitate grant activities, financial t...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of clinical development by driving programs from inception to regulatory submission while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful execution and innovati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$187K - $253K *

Transform your career by leading innovative observational research efforts that shape drug development strategies, guide key decisions, and enhance patient outcomes in the obesity sector. Collaborate...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to transformative research and evaluation, impacting communities through data-driven insights and collaborative projects. Lead initiatives in diverse social areas while ma...

6 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Champion scientific research initiatives by leading the Institute of Coaching's agenda, ensuring rigorous standards and relevance in all scholarly outputs and educational programs, while mentoring tra...

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

$125K - $150K *

Join us to champion innovative research projects that drive the creation of scalable tools, transforming emerging ideas into actionable workflows across diverse teams, maintaining alignment and clarit...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.