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.

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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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$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of oncology clinical research by providing operational leadership across regional practices, ensuring compliance and high-quality trial conduct while developing education programs and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare transformation by leading quality improvement projects and analytics. Drive performance measurement initiatives that enhance service delivery, contribute to strategic interventions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Inspire impactful change by leading health quality improvement initiatives, managing analytics, and driving performance at both regional and cross-regional levels to enhance behavioral health services...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $114K *

Lead large-scale in vivo perturbation screens to explore immune functions, supporting initiatives in cell state prediction and Alzheimer’s research through advanced genetic technologies and collaborat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Champion regulatory compliance by managing global submissions, ensuring adherence to laws and guidelines. Collaborate across teams to develop strategies, optimize processes, and maintain effective age...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$212K - $297K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical pharmacology strategies to accelerate development in rare diseases and oncology. Lead pharmacometric initiatives, engage with regulatory bodies, and collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$212K - $297K *

Lead and execute innovative clinical pharmacology strategies to enhance drug development for rare diseases and oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive clinical study designs and reg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $264K *

Join a team that's driving strategic communications for neuropsychiatry, enhancing patient understanding of postpartum depression while fostering partnerships and innovative campaigns that make a real...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by engaging in impactful qualitative research and policy analysis. As a senior analyst, you'll collaborate on multi-stakeholder projects that shape the future of financial services an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $264K *

Empower your career with a strategic leadership role in integrated communications that enhances reputation, advances awareness of postpartum depression, and drives impactful campaigns for patients and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead clinical studies, ensuring strategic execution and oversight in neuropsychiatric drug development. Drive collaboration across departments and contribute to regulatory frame...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Contribute to the R&D by managing day-to-day lab operations, ensuring equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and supply management. Leverage your organizational skills to support a dynamic biotech...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $402K *

Lead clinical research activities in metabolism, focusing on obesity-related disorders, from trial design to analysis and publication, while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive innov...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $402K *

Transform clinical research strategies by driving innovative studies in obesity and related disorders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage late-stage development and maintain scientific...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead a dynamic software engineering team, shaping high-performance solutions for our next-gen BCI platform. Oversee architecture, guide complex dependencies, and establish engineering best...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $143K *

Unlock potential by leading a research team focused on cardiovascular health metrics, conducting in-depth analyses, managing projects, and disseminating findings to impact public health initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading a high-performing team in strategic submission oversight and compliance, ensuring timely approvals for a diverse product portfolio across US and Canadian mark...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer regulatory excellence by leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance and drive innovative product strategies. Collaborate across functions to enhance processes, safeguard quality, and influe...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead clinical development programs by mentoring scientists and ensuring rigorous study design, execution, and analysis of oncology trials while collaborating across functions to drive impactful result...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $209K *

Unlock innovative research potential by leading strategic initiatives, managing stakeholder relations, and securing funding for applied research projects in sustainability and engineering fields...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $115K *

Lead client success by managing technical project execution, communications, and financial oversight while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $164K *

Shape the REMS Americas research landscape by leveraging data and insights to empower corporate clients, ensuring strategic decision-making through impactful presentations and collaborative engagement...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$128K - $164K *

Elevate your career by leading research initiatives in real estate management across the Americas, engaging clients, leveraging data insights, and driving strategic decisions to forge competitive adva...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $115K *

Champion client success by leading technical project management and ensuring seamless communication, operational integrity, and strategic recruitment, while driving impactful solutions that enhance re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Pioneer client success by leading technical project execution and fostering operational excellence. Oversee communications, manage financials, and drive strategic recruitment to ensure project deliver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.