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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$310K - $489K *

Champion the future of oncology through leading clinical research initiatives, overseeing late-stage development, and guiding cross-functional teams to advance investigational and marketed therapies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$310K - $489K *

Champion innovative clinical research in Oncology and Hematology, leading cross-functional teams through late-stage development and ensuring successful execution from strategies to regulatory interact...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with us to elevate our large-scale data platform. Lead a talented team in optimizing architecture, scalability, and performance, while ensuring AI/ML readiness. Drive strategic alignment and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of mental health services by leading a dynamic team in a pivotal role that combines program oversight, fiscal management, and staff development to enhance quality care in a challengin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading the evolution of a large-scale data platform, optimizing architecture and performance while guiding a skilled engineering team to enhance scalability and AI readiness...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$233K - $303K *

Provide strategic leadership for quality operations across a global CDMO network, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations and internal standards. Drive quality initiatives, collaborate cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead collaborative initiatives in infectious disease research by implementing strategic actions, managing projects, and fostering communication across diverse scientific teams to drive impactful outco...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Transform client engagement by leveraging deep insights to guide higher education leaders in strategic decision-making and financial sustainability initiatives through expert advisory services and imp...

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

$125K - $165K *

Champion large-scale research through cloud and GenAI technologies. Lead initiatives, foster collaboration across diverse communities, and drive the adoption of advanced computational capabilities to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of education by delivering expert advisory services to senior leaders in higher education. Utilize data-driven insights to foster impactful decision-making and enhance advancement str...

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

$249K - $327K *

Join us to shape global regulatory strategies in Neurology, driving compliance and submission excellence. With a focus on strategic oversight, you will lead regulatory activities, engage with health a...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$249K - $327K *

Transform regulatory strategies for global Neurology and Oncology portfolios. Drive compliance and submission quality with a hands-on approach, ensuring alignment with business plans while leading cro...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion comprehensive mental health services by overseeing clinical operations, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Assist in developing treatment plans and coordin...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $475K *

Drive the execution of impactful technical products and programs in research, ensuring alignment and momentum across diverse teams. Collaborate deeply to convert innovative ideas into structured, acti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$265K - $289K *

Develop and oversee clinical pharmacology strategies across stages of drug development. Drive modeling efforts and regulatory submissions, ensuring communication with stakeholders while guiding pediat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join us to drive product execution and enhancements in a dynamic environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, align product strategies, and leverage user insight...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $163K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by transforming data into high-quality products for legal, accounting, and government sectors. Collaborate effectively to create scalable systems that enhance productivit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cytogenetic testing technologies. Drive scientific innovation and ensure technical excellence while overseeing research and development activities within a co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead groundbreaking rehabilitation research initiatives, shaping strategic vision and fostering collaborations to enhance spinal cord injury outcomes. Engage diverse stakeholders, secure funding, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Shape impactful research strategies by collaborating with clients and guiding projects from inception to delivery, ensuring adherence to best practices while fostering strong client relationships to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Play a key role in analyzing client needs and guiding research projects from start to finish. Collaborate across departments to deliver strategic insights, develop client relationships, and ensure adh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $168K *

Unlock your potential as an Operations Research Manager, overseeing vital lab operations, managing biospecimen processes, and collaborating on groundbreaking brain research initiatives to enhance diag...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $277K *

Join a dynamic team to drive research and policy analysis in biosafety, biosecurity, and biotechnology governance. Leverage your expertise to inform critical decision-making and foster interdisciplina...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $290K *

Empower organizational compliance by overseeing policy governance, ensuring a clear, navigable framework for corporate standards, driving effectiveness, and mitigating risks while enhancing productivi...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$285K - $315K *

Shape evidence strategies and foster collaboration across teams to drive Neuro-Rare asset success, leveraging your expertise in epidemiology and health outcomes for impactful decision making in the gl...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 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.