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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$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...

3 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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

$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...

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  •   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...

Today

  •   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...

6 days 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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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...

2 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...

1 week ago

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

$76K - $130K *

Advance impactful research initiatives with strategic oversight and collaboration. Lead diverse teams to address critical issues in media and democracy, fostering partnerships and securing funding to...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $197K *

Grow impactful educational partnerships by implementing policy strategies and supporting regional learning initiatives to advance Powerful Learning at various educational levels, ensuring collaboratio...

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6 days ago

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

$140K - $187K *

Drive biomarker strategy for clinical studies, ensuring data quality and compliance. Collaborate across functions and external partners to enhance clinical outcomes in solid organ transplant research...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$235K - $315K *

Partner with us to advance preclinical development by leveraging your toxicology expertise. Lead safety strategies and foster collaboration on multi-disciplinary project teams to drive innovative ther...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading pivotal trials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing subject safety while mentoring teams. Define standards and practices in a dynamic research environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive procurement strategies, enhance supplier relationships, and achieve procurement productivity targets. Leverage your leadership skills to optimize costs and improve materia...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex research initiatives and supporting attorneys with expert knowledge management and analysis across diverse practice areas to enhance the firm's capabilities and cli...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $145K *

Unlock impactful insights by leading research and knowledge management efforts across global practice areas, enhancing attorney support through innovative technology and efficient information resource...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$230K - $280K *

Champion innovative toxicology strategies and oversee nonclinical safety programs from discovery through IND. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless drug development and regulatory...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Optimize PM performance by enhancing services and fostering collaboration. Drive innovation across teams within a dynamic environment, while managing resource allocation and strategic projects to supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$188K - $212K *

Shape the future of CNS research by leading clinical trial design, execution, and oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data and impactful insights that drive innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Champion the QC Analytical team by driving method performance and regulatory compliance while collaborating across functions for impactful program development and quality assurance...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $290K *

Transform global R&D operations as a strategic HR leader, guiding diverse teams and driving organizational effectiveness across multiple international sites, while fostering collaboration and innovati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $164K *

Shape the future of immunology therapeutics by leading biomarker discovery research. Execute innovative studies, analyze data, and communicate insights to drive clinical strategies and influence cross...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $345K *

Elevate clinical development by leading innovative RNAi therapeutic programs. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee trial conduct, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure success in advan...

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  •   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.