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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$100K - $130K *

Drive program success by managing cross-functional teams, delivering on cost, schedule, and technical targets while fostering strong customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Discover innovative solutions and lead a dynamic team in ADME and Metabolism projects. Ensure scientific quality and client satisfaction while executing strategic plans to meet global business growth...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to conducting thorough research operations for government and private inquiries, utilizing your expertise to manage document searches and analyses in compliance with feder...

4 days ago

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

$66K - $95K *

Champion high-impact partnerships with advancement leaders, aligning EAB's research to institutional goals. Build relationships, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance client success through collabo...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $84K *

Transform the academic support landscape by providing strategic leadership and developing innovative programs that enhance undergraduate success, retention, and engagement across campus, creating a hu...

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

$200K - $250K *

Transform client technology delivery by leading AI-enabled deployments and ensuring customizable solutions that drive business value across diverse industries, while mentoring teams and influencing st...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform client delivery through scalable implementation of complex AI solutions, ensuring precise execution, quality assurance, and impactful results for global clients. Collaborate with leadership...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform the client technology landscape by leading complex AI and edge deployments, ensuring quality and strategic alignment across global clients as you drive excellence in delivery with innovative...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer corporate education and compliance initiatives across Long-Term Care Homes, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practices. Collaborate with leadership to enhance resident saf...

Sarnia, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Oversee multiple Naval projects by managing priorities, resources, and schedules. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards, efficient execution, and effective communication while maintaining fo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$280K - $310K *

Empower teams to drive health economics and real-world evidence strategy, ensuring payer understanding of clinical value for therapies in rare diseases. Lead cross-functional efforts in evidence gener...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Engineer innovative market research insights by leading project cycles, designing surveys, mentoring teams, and enhancing client relationships for top-tier brands. Drive success through analytical exp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in innovative scientific communications, developing impactful strategies and materials that resonate across diverse audiences. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive account growth a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Transform the field of scientific communications by leading teams to create compelling narratives. Collaborate with account leads to develop strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, ensuring a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic lead in scientific communications, driving innovative messaging and delivering impactful materials across various healthcare audiences while fostering team growth an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in scientific communications for mid to large accounts, ensuring compelling scientific narratives and strategic growth through effective project management and team collaboration, whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Transform complex scientific data into clear narratives affecting diverse audiences. Lead strategic scientific communications for key clients, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and impactful messaging while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $187K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic clinical initiatives, supporting project governance, and enhancing operational effectiveness across diverse healthcare programs. Collaborate with leadership to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $190K *

Champion the future of data analytics by leading a dynamic team, driving innovative AI methodologies, and fostering key partnerships to elevate evidence-building services across diverse sectors with a...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Create a robust research environment by overseeing projects, managing teams, and facilitating collaboration between clinicians and scientists in an impactful setting focused on anesthesia and perioper...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Deliver impactful product leadership for a unified platform driving client and producer interactions through innovative technology and AI-powered solutions. Lead a team to enhance product quality whil...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $107K *

Engage in groundbreaking genomic medicine research by executing in vitro and in vivo experiments, developing innovative bio-assays, and collaborating within a dynamic lab environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Contribute to strategic business development efforts by managing a diverse portfolio of partnership and acquisition opportunities, leveraging industry knowledge to enhance organizational growth and in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Drive strategic medical communications initiatives, manage publication content, and lead cross-functional collaborations to enhance visibility and understanding of key oncology research findings. Ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Transform international legal studies by leading innovative programs, overseeing student exchanges, managing grants, and developing safety protocols. Collaborate with top scholars while ensuring a ste...

2 weeks ago

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

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.