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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$90K - $125K *

Support our clinical research efforts by managing study protocols, guiding team activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with sponsors and sites to drive successful p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead all facets of 24/7 manufacturing operations, driving excellence through safe practices, employee development, and continuous improvement to meet production goals and maximize quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $368K *

Innovate transformative AI solutions for tax and accounting workflows, leading a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with product experts to enhance customer experience, and drive business strat...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $154K *

Manage a multidisciplinary research team to deliver impactful insights on political violence, guiding strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships that enhance data utility and community engagemen...

2 weeks ago

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

$155K - $259K *

Shape the future of scientific research by leading a team of experts, driving innovation in biomedical technologies, and strategically aligning research efforts with business goals, fostering collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $259K *

Lead innovative biomedical research initiatives, guiding a dedicated team to advance scientific goals and strategic product development while fostering collaboration across functions and external part...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of enterprise AI as you innovate rigorous research agendas, design impactful experiments, and develop systems that bridge hypotheses with production, directly influencing business...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower enterprise innovation by leading research that transforms historical data into actionable insights, designing experiments and scalable systems for agent performance evaluation and reinforcemen...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative research initiatives while leading evidence-based practices across a multi-site network. Collaborate with diverse partners to enhance services for individuals with autism and comple...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock strategic leadership in clinical research to drive innovations and partnerships that enhance evidence-based practices for autism services within a multi-site network...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI research into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to prioritize projects, set milestones, and evaluate ROI, driving accountable progress while fostering a culture of scientific ex...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $105K *

Inspire transformative clinical research by leading diverse teams and overseeing trials. Build collaborations, ensure compliance, and drive strategic growth while mentoring future leaders in a dynamic...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to coordinate and enhance quality improvement in healthcare, managing multidisciplinary teams and projects to ensure timely deliverables and effective communication with clients and pr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $115K *

Partner with us to oversee clinical review activities, ensuring compliance and quality in NYSDOH AIDS Institute projects while leading a dedicated team and fostering effective communications...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Empower a dynamic research security initiative by leading the Coordinating Center, enhancing compliance, and fostering collaboration between academic units to ensure ethical and secure research practi...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex R&D programs, bridging teams to deliver innovative solutions. Ensure project success through effective budget and schedule oversight while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve str...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $134K *

Transform your research expertise by leading a dynamic team focused on impactful policy solutions. Collaborate with leaders, drive data-driven projects, and engage in advocacy efforts to shape the fut...

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $134K *

Accelerate impactful research by leading diverse teams and managing comprehensive projects. Collaborate strategically with leadership to drive data-informed solutions for California’s criminal justice...

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3 weeks ago

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

$204K - $265K *

Join a team that's dedicated to revolutionizing scientific data platforms, driving strategic vision, and leading a high-caliber engineering team to enhance research and development processes through a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $260K *

Lead the establishment of a centralized user research function to drive product strategy and enhance decision-making through customer insights across multiple product lines...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to our research support operations by managing financial data and compliance for sponsored research funds. Oversee payroll redistribution, enforce federal guidelines, and lead a team toward...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Architect innovative AI solutions bridging research and healthcare. You'll design experiments, evaluate AI models, and collaborate with teams to drive impactful product development for health-focused...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to empower the future of AI in healthcare through innovative experiments, model evaluations, and collaborative research, driving impactful solutions for clinical environments and p...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.