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 - $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

$100K - $115K *

Deliver impactful project management and client communications to enhance operational effectiveness. Lead cross-functional teams and manage recruitment strategies while ensuring high-quality, timely d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in client communications and project management for technical initiatives, ensuring operational alignment and strategic solutions that enhance success and deliver value across multiple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$173K - $272K *

Lead the charge in clinical research for Atherosclerosis medicines. Oversee late-stage development, manage trial execution, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to support innovative treatm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Champion clinical development for innovative Atherosclerosis therapies. Lead cross-functional teams through study design, execution, and regulatory processes. Drive strategy and oversee late-stage tri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$191K - $263K *

Optimize the impact of medical writing by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while contributing to the strategic growth of the organization in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $193K *

Oversee transformative clinical leadership and operational excellence in a leading Radiation Medicine Program, driving patient-centered innovations and sustainable healthcare strategies to elevate ser...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Lead clinical research site operations, ensuring adherence to guidelines and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet study metrics and enhance patient safety while managing staff a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Lead cutting-edge oncology clinical studies focusing on FIH and Phase 1 trials. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement protocols, ensuring compliance and advancing innovative...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $263K *

Lead the charge in clinical development strategy, overseeing innovative therapies through critical milestones and data interpretation, driving collaboration across functions and ensuring alignment wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Advance clinical research initiatives by developing protocols and leading teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and excellence in the ongoing studies while contributing to strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research. Lead cross-functional teams, design studies, and leverage scientific expertise to drive drug development and ensure compliance with regulator...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Discover an opportunity to lead clinical research initiatives, develop protocols, and drive program strategies, contributing to innovative therapies and collaborating across teams to ensure data integ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing impactful research initiatives in substance use and mental health. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure rigorous study design, compliance, and dissemination...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize research ethics and compliance management. Lead a dedicated team, develop policies, and ensure adherence to regulations, advancing research excellence and integrity within a vibrant academic...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$130K - $188K *

Shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing by developing state-of-the-art reaction engineering strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and providing crucial insights into process efficiencies...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that empowers research operations leaders to optimize workflows, enhance automation, and drive high-quality insights. With oversight of talented offshore teams, you'll innovate research me...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage in groundbreaking lab experiments to advance scalable LNP-encapsulated nucleic acids formulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team, applying your expertise in RNA therapeutics while ensuring adhe...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $130K *

Explore a leadership role in data engineering, driving successful implementations for partner campuses. Leverage your technical expertise and people management skills to establish robust data integrat...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$255K - $424K *

Oversee the enterprise AI governance framework, ensuring compliance and safety while enabling rapid AI adoption across Regeneron's operations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to build effective team...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $424K *

Shape our enterprise AI governance framework, ensuring safe, compliant use of AI. Work with cross-functional teams to build standards and controls that promote trust and accelerate AI adoption across...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ 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.