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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$141K - $257K *

Lead the charge in cutting-edge computational research, applying single-cell genomics and machine learning techniques to identify critical therapeutic targets in patient tumor samples and enhance canc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic growth by leading market research initiatives and cultivating client partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality insights that influence decision-making in div...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $90K *

Shape the future of survey research by leading projects for top-tier tech, telecom, and media clients. Collaborate with a global team to drive innovative solutions, ensuring quality and client satisfa...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $196K *

Lead a talented accounting team to deliver timely, accurate external financial reporting while navigating complex transactions and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $196K *

Join a team that's redefining financial reporting standards while leading a talented team of professionals. Drive strategic guidance on technical accounting matters and ensure compliance with regulato...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing research initiatives and funding strategies to propel collaborative, multidisciplinary projects with a focus on broad societal impacts and strategic partnerships...

1 week ago

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

$158K - $242K *

Join a team that drives epidemiologic excellence, leading observational studies to analyze disease progression and inform decision-making while collaborating across various functions within the organi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $242K *

Lead and empower cross-functional epidemiological research initiatives, providing expertise in disease understanding and safety studies, while collaborating with teams to support regulatory compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming clinical research operations, focusing on scalability and performance across multi-site environments. Drive strategic initiatives in Cardiovascular trials while enhanci...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $260K *

Engage your research expertise to manage and elevate a high-performing team dedicated to empirical deep learning, driving systematic project execution while promoting a collaborative and innovative cu...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming technology for research support, overseeing a team that connects researchers with vital computing services, enhances processes, and builds collaborations, ensuring acce...

2 weeks ago

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

$300K - $400K *

Champion engineering excellence by driving timely delivery and operationalizing research into scalable systems. Mentor teams, set rigorous standards, and align efforts with strategic goals in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $230K *

Lead and innovate in product management for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). Drive strategy, launch successful products, and collaborate across disciplines in a dynamic environment focused on medi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Champion operational excellence by leading clinical engineering initiatives, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a complex healthcare environment. Drive stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $155K *

Join a growing Activation team to lead impactful social media strategies for healthcare clients, driving execution across organic, paid, and influencer programs while fostering client partnerships and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical research site performance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, enhancing patient safety, and achieving study milestones through effective collaboration a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Advance research excellence by leading a unified research support ecosystem, overseeing compliance, data governance, and innovative partnerships with faculty and institutional leaders to maximize rese...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate research operations by leading implementation and compliance initiatives, overseeing daily functions, managing staff resources, and driving programmatic excellence in alignment with institutio...

Reposted today

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

$90K - $110K *

Oversee research program teams and drive successful implementation of systems while managing daily operations and staff development, ensuring organizational effectiveness and operational excellence...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$193K - $250K *

Engage as a subject matter expert in equity research to analyze market data, provide investment insights, and advise on portfolio strategies to optimize growth and performance across assets within the...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by engaging with technology leaders in the commercial sector, driving sales success, and providing invaluable insights through Info-Tech's suite of products and services. Join a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading sales efforts in the commercial sector. You'll drive business growth, build CxO relationships, and utilize modern CRM tools to meet targets and enhance client engagement...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance economic research by leading impactful studies in randomized trials. Engage in collaborative, innovative projects that shape policies and influence economic understanding at a prestigious inst...

2 weeks ago

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

$166K - $249K *

Architect integrated clinical strategies for URO technologies, leveraging global insights to guide evidence generation, regulatory alignment, and strategic partnerships within the clinical research do...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $240K *

Transform technical program management by building and leading a high-impact team. Oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives, establish scalable practices, and ensure program launch readiness to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.