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.

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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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$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with us as you drive business development in late-phase clinical trials. Leverage your expertise in a strategic role that enhances client relationships and secures key projects to sup...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Engage in comprehensive financial management for defense projects, ensuring contract reconciliation, data accuracy, and effective budget oversight. Collaborate with government entities to streamline a...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $130K *

Contribute to program management and systems acquisition through analysis, communication, and strategic planning to ensure the effective execution of defense projects and achievement of performance ob...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Transform combustion research through advanced CFD simulations, driving innovative designs and collaborative projects. Engage with academia and stakeholders to enhance capabilities in energy systems...

1 week ago

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

$215K - $230K *

Transform healthcare by creating AI solutions that enhance patient outcomes and empower physicians with innovative technology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive optimization and tackle...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Oversee gynecological oncology research trials, ensuring adherence to regulations while mentoring staff, managing budgets, and optimizing protocols to enhance patient care and research outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$195K - $312K *

Shape the future of strategic communications by partnering with executive leadership to implement transformative initiatives that enhance the organizational reputation and engage stakeholders across d...

2 weeks ago

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

$230K - $250K *

Lead biostatistical strategy in clinical programs, ensuring robust trial design, regulatory submissions and cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer regulatory strategies for gene therapy products, overseeing submissions and collaborating across teams. Lead agency interactions, ensuring compliance and driving innovative drug development fo...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $143K *

Lead impactful climate urgency research initiatives, shaping strategic responses, and managing a team to produce actionable insights on extreme weather and policy developments, while collaborating acr...

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $132K *

Drive user-centered design by conducting UX research in robotics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform insights into actionable recommendations that enhance intuitive and efficient sys...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$273K - $358K *

Shape and lead the Clinical Data Science strategy, leveraging AI/ML to drive innovation in clinical trials. Collaborate with global regulatory authorities and manage diverse teams to optimize data met...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Elevate clinical data science strategies and lead innovative AI/ML initiatives to transform clinical trials. Drive excellence in statistical methodologies and regulatory interactions, optimizing globa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Innovate and drive Clinical Data Science strategy across global clinical development. Lead AI/ML integration, optimize clinical trial efficiency, and represent the organization with regulatory authori...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Lead the charge in transforming Clinical Data Science strategy within global clinical development, applying cutting-edge methodologies. Drive innovation, manage teams, and engage with regulatory entit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical innovation by leading Clinical Data Science strategy. Drive AI/ML integration in clinical trials and engage with global regulatory authorities to influence standards...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Clinical Data Science by leading innovative strategies that leverage AI/ML methodologies to enhance trial efficiencies and drive groundbreaking solutions in pr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Join a team that drives innovation in Clinical Data Science to enhance clinical trial efficiency. Lead strategic AI/ML initiatives, mentor diverse talent, and represent the company with global regulat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Build a transformative Clinical Data Science vision to enhance innovation and efficiency across global clinical trials. Drive AI/ML integration, lead regulatory strategies, and mentor a diverse team t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Champion the integration of advanced data science in clinical trials. Drive strategies leveraging AI/ML for innovation in disease modeling and precision medicine while ensuring rigorous compliance and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical data science, where you'll lead strategies, implement advanced AI/ML methodologies, and advocate innovative approaches to optimize clinical trials and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Lead the advancement of Clinical Data Science by leveraging statistical methodologies and AI/ML innovations. Drive global trials, ensuring compliance and efficiency while influencing regulatory standa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Elevate clinical data science strategy across global development projects. Lead AI/ML initiatives for precision medicine and disease modeling while ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering team ta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Innovate clinical data science strategies to optimize trial efficiency and drive AI/ML integration in precision medicine. Lead a team, engage with regulatory authorities, and execute initiatives ensur...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $358K *

Transform Clinical Data Science by leading innovative strategies and AI/ML integration to enhance clinical trials and regulatory engagement. This role drives industry standards, enhances operational e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.