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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$133K - $163K *

Innovate within the realm of image processing by researching human visual perception, designing cutting-edge algorithms, and conducting user studies to enhance video quality and user experience throug...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical education and quality assurance in palliative care, shaping consistent, high-quality patient experiences while supporting a culture of excellence through strategi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Empower clinical excellence by supervising staff, enhancing teamwork, and delivering high-quality mental health services, ensuring adherence to standards and fostering development in a supportive envi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by advocating for user-centric design through insightful research, collaborating across teams to drive growth, and impacting product strategy in high-stakes environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

$265K - $331K *

Lead strategic initiatives in clinical data management, ensuring high-quality execution across oncology trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance, innovation, and oper...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

$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...

3 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...

Yesterday

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

$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

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

3 weeks 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...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $260K *

Elevate the standards of clinical quality assurance as you lead a dynamic team. Drive compliance and operational excellence in clinical studies while fostering talent development and strategic advisor...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $305K *

Champion the integration of AI in pharmacovigilance, driving operational efficiency and innovation. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring secure, compliant solutions aligned with strategic goals and enhanci...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $305K *

Shape the future of pharmacovigilance by leading AI initiatives that enhance safety processes, providing scalable digital solutions aligned with business goals and regulatory compliance while driving...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $305K *

Empower progress at the intersection of AI and pharmacovigilance. Lead the vision, strategy, and governance of AI solutions that drive efficiency, insights, and scalability while ensuring compliance a...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

2 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

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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...

2 weeks ago

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

$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...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

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.