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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$160K - $200K *

Transform market insights into strategic decisions as a senior leader driving innovative research initiatives across therapeutic areas, influencing brand strategies and fostering collaboration with ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic advisory services to financial institutions through analytical insights, operational enhancements, and risk management while mentoring a team of consultants in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Support the growth of AI tech by managing complex litigation and disputes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess legal risks, develop strategies, and build scalable processes, ensuring the...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $94K *

Manage interagency communications for a vital behavioral health project, tracking progress and ensuring alignment between key stakeholders while supporting planning, reporting, and system development...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $230K *

Manage and lead departmental operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance. Collaborate with leadership on policy development, budgeting, and improving efficiency while overseeing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $135K *

Optimize customer experiences by leading cutting-edge AI research initiatives. Drive insights on market trends, competitive positioning, and strategic guidance to empower IT buyers and suppliers in th...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $126K *

Drive progress within the datacenter industry by leveraging your expertise in infrastructure and services. Engage clients, analyze critical metrics, and collaborate with analysts to provide insights a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of clinical research by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing operations, and collaborating across departments to optimize trial effectiveness and compliance for a successful...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $137K *

Shape the future of technology insights by leading research projects, crafting impactful analyses on emerging trends, and collaborating across teams to support national security and global competitive...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$210K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative oncology clinical development strategies, fostering collaboration across functions, and advancing transformational therapies for cancer patients in a high-impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Partner with us to lead AI research that transforms colleague experiences. You will design and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies while managing a team to ensure data-driven insights drive t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI experiences by developing a high-performing CX research team. Drive innovative research strategies and methodologies to enhance user adoption and trust in AI systems ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Drive AI adoption by shaping holistic CX research strategies. Lead a team in conducting qualitative and quantitative research to enhance colleague experience across transformative AI-driven platforms...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $264K *

Unlock potential by leading CX research to enhance AI adoption within a dynamic team. Drive methods that yield actionable insights, ensuring systems are user-friendly, trustworthy, and effective acros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining AI adoption and enhancing user experience through rigorous research. Lead and inspire a team to deliver impactful insights that shape enterprise solutions and improve col...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI adoption by spearheading transformational CX research initiatives across multiple platforms, driving insights that enhance user experience and inform strategic decision...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Join a team that's pioneering research to drive AI adoption in a regulated environment. Lead a high-performing group focused on enhancing colleague experience through evidence-based insights and trans...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform product strategy by leading the development of an integrated platform that enhances client and producer experiences while leveraging AI-powered insights to drive efficiency and engagement ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to our future by leading enterprise data and analytics initiatives, shaping strategies, and implementing modern solutions that enhance data-driven decision-making across academic and admini...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of drug safety by leading pharmacovigilance efforts, ensuring compliance, and managing safety data to inform pivotal decision-making across global product lifecycles...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $280K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a global commercial platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and maximizing partner productivity. Collaborate with teams to address needs, drive adoption, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $258K *

Take ownership of the vision and strategy for a global commercial platform, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable solutions that drive partner...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $258K *

Elevate the commercial platform strategy, ensuring impactful solutions that enhance partner productivity and drive measurable revenue outcomes, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and adopt...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $235K *

Empower your career by driving innovation in a global commercial platform, enhancing partner productivity, and optimizing pipeline through strategic product leadership and cross-functional collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $235K *

Transform the global commercial platform vision and strategy, driving measurable impact. Collaborate with partners to identify needs, deliver scalable solutions, and ensure platform adoption while lea...

Reposted yesterday

  •   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.