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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$174K - $218K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial growth strategies, managing a high-performing business development team, and expanding client relationships in the pharmaceutical market to achieve revenue target...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $165K *

Empower scientists by leading communications for independent research organizations. Drive media strategy development, enhance digital presence, and coach leaders for media engagement while managing i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $271K *

Elevate your career by leading diagnostic innovation in precision medicine and rare disease strategies, driving impactful clinical trials and regulatory excellence to improve patient outcomes and expe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in product management, utilizing analytical skills to create impactful solutions for security and investigations. Drive product strategy and delivery, ensuring alignment with customer...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Manage complex technical programs that bridge research and engineering. Partner with teams in generative AI video model development, translating research into reliable systems while fostering collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding our client base through strategic business development initiatives. Build lasting relationships and deliver tailored solutions to drive growth in the healthcare sector, en...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of enterprise service delivery by leveraging strategy, technology, and relationships to optimize processes and drive operational excellence across the organization...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of student financial services by managing sponsor billing operations and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing guidance and support to the team...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Launch impactful compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent, ensuring equity and competitiveness while leading a high-performing team in a dynamic higher education environment...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Shape innovative AI products by owning their full lifecycle, driving customer-centric solutions, and leading a high-performing team. Drive vision from prototyping to launch, ensuring impactful insight...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $144K *

Drive impactful healthcare analytics by managing complex projects and data systems, working collaboratively with state government and academic institutions to enhance Medicaid services and improve ove...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $130K *

Unlock the potential in healthcare systems by investigating fraud, waste, and abuse. Conduct complex investigations, analyze data trends, and collaborate with regulatory partners in a dynamic environm...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Elevate engineering standards by leading the migration and development of cutting-edge solutions for US federal customers. Build and mentor a high-performing R&D team while ensuring compliance and opt...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovative payer contracting strategies to optimize healthcare reimbursement and elevate financial performance, serving as a key advisor for leading healthcare organizations while supporting bus...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $225K *

Elevate brand storytelling by leading a dynamic content team to create compelling, human-focused narratives that drive engagement and support market growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to harness i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $175K *

Drive strategic initiatives as Chief of Staff to the CEO, managing critical communications, executing special projects, and enhancing aiEDU's impact. Engage closely with leadership and external partne...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team leveraging your leadership skills to enhance professional development initiatives for early childhood education across New York, driving systemic change and partnership engagement...

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

$200K - $275K *

Lead HEOR strategic initiatives, generate evidence, and drive market access solutions for diagnostic and biotech products while collaborating across functions to inform industry decision-making...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $275K *

Shape the future of health economics and outcomes research by leading strategy and evidence generation to enhance market access and support decision-making for diagnostic/biotech innovations, collabor...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $210K *

Join us to drive innovative clinical development programs in inflammation/immunology and oncology. Collaborate cross-functionally to define protocols, analyze trial data, support regulatory activities...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $210K *

Engage in leading the design and implementation of clinical development programs, focusing on inflammation/immunology and oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical trial pr...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $230K *

Advance your career by leading clinical pharmacology studies and strategies within drug development teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement solutions, analyze data, and support regulatory s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $240K *

Champion clinical science initiatives to support therapeutic development, collaborating with cross-functional teams for study design, protocol development, and regulatory submissions, driving excellen...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $174K *

Play a key role in driving successful programs through expertise in systems acquisition, program management, and effective communication. Collaborate with senior management to ensure projects meet the...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $300K *

Explore cutting-edge AI research at the intersection of agentic systems and execution environments. Lead innovation in scalable applications and influence product direction by translating advanced met...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.