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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$200K *

Lead transformative research strategies in cybersecurity while mentoring faculty and expanding funding channels. Collaborate across institutions, steering innovative projects that shape national polic...

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

$210K - $320K *

Engage in pioneering clinical neuroscience initiatives, leading program design and scientific direction to improve outcomes for patients with neurological conditions. Collaborate with a dynamic team t...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading a talented engineering team to deliver AI solutions from concept to production. Drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and mentor future leaders while advancin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing Financial Markets accounts, fostering client relationships, expanding services, and driving growth through strategic insights and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform institutional research security by developing strategies, policies, and best practices. Oversee a departmental team while collaborating with leadership on safeguarding sensitive information...

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2 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of audio AI by driving product strategy and execution for innovative data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform research insights into high-quality, scalable...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $260K *

Join a team that's pioneering oncology clinical studies, ensuring data integrity and scientific excellence. Lead cross-functional teams to drive clinical trial design, data insights, and regulatory su...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Empower your engineering team by managing roadmap execution, optimizing agile processes, and fostering collaboration. Use your SaaS expertise to lead diverse teams in delivering high-quality data-driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that leads prospect research and strategy in fundraising. You will drive innovative approaches for prospect identification and qualification, strengthen analytics integration, and enhance...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $193K *

Drive impactful research initiatives that enhance health policy understanding through analysis and strategic partnerships. Contribute to solutions that improve patient experiences and support UHG's mi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Unlock operational excellence in clinical trials! Lead cross-functional teams and manage CROs to ensure high-quality execution and compliance, driving efficiency and fostering collaboration throughout...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in strategic research operations and facilities management, overseeing planning, design, and execution for a vast portfolio to support cutting-edge research initiatives and institution...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in building a new clinical research site while managing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering team excellence to advance medicine and improve patient outcomes in a collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $101K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in lab experiments focused on biomarker measurements. Contribute to research and development initiatives while ensuring data integrity and supporting lab functio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $101K *

Drive laboratory research by executing experiments and analyzing data, focused on reagent development and biomarker technology. Collaborate effectively in a dynamic team while adhering to laboratory p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$209K - $288K *

Lead statistical activities for late-stage nephrology projects, ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to regulatory standards. Mentor teams while driving innovation and improvements in biostatis...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading research operations, ensuring compliance and quality care. Collaborate with diverse teams, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement in clinical research to...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Drive excellence in clinical research operations by leading teams to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with departments to enhance processes and support...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Reimagine research operations as you lead a dynamic team in delivering top-notch clinical study management while ensuring compliance and quality patient care, fostering collaboration, and driving cont...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Transform the future of cancer research by leading strategic initiatives and partnerships. Collaborate with leadership to develop impactful research strategies that enhance institutional growth and co...

6 days ago

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

$135K - $145K *

Lead the charge in overseeing research operations, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality patient care. Collaborate with various teams to streamline processes, enhance study conduct, and impl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $145K *

Drive excellence in research operations by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, quality patient care, and effective study conduct aligned with industry standards. Collaborate strategic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading research operations, ensuring high-quality study conduct, patient care, and collaboration across departments for strategic success in oncology clinical research...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical research operations, ensuring compliance and quality patient care while managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic study goals and improve processes in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee clinical research operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality patient care, and driving efficient processes with autonomy and leadership for...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.