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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$175K - $250K *

Take ownership of health analytics operations, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing financial performance while fostering collaboration across teams to achieve growth and operational excellence...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $250K *

Pioneer positive change by leading strategic operations for health analytics. Drive financial performance, support team growth, and enhance internal communication while managing complex projects in a...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading investor relations and asset analysis, guiding strategic insights, and driving collaboration across capital markets. This role influences stakeholder trust and stability, r...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Shape exceptional product experiences as a hands-on engineering leader. Guide a talented team in setting technical direction, enhancing product quality, and tackling complex challenges in AI-driven pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Create a robust research environment by overseeing projects, managing teams, and facilitating collaboration between clinicians and scientists in an impactful setting focused on anesthesia and perioper...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $139K *

Lead the charge in rethinking justice by overseeing diverse teams striving to implement innovative sentencing alternatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance social services, and foster a cultu...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Engage with key clients to drive project success through strategic management, ensuring high-quality deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams. Lead operational excellence and enhance cli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving project management excellence across digital marketing. Oversee cross-functional initiatives, develop scalable processes, and mentor a team to ensure high-quality project ex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K *

Empower public health initiatives by leading groundbreaking research in hepatitis elimination, utilizing advanced statistical analysis and collaborating with a diverse team to bridge data gaps and inf...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K *

Join a dynamic team conducting innovative research in construction technologies, focusing on BIM and Indigenous engagement, while managing key partnerships and mentoring students to advance project pr...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Transform data into impactful insights that drive marketing strategies and sales performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable research findings and enable informed decisi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Advance research agendas by expertly conducting in vivo studies in rodents, ensuring animal welfare compliance and mentoring staff while managing daily technical operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Engineer the operational effectiveness of a renowned Neurobiology Research Lab, leading a team and facilitating research goals while ensuring compliance, budgeting, and resources to support scientific...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Advance research initiatives by contributing expert skills in a collaborative environment, supporting day-to-day lab operations, and assisting in scholarly publications and proposals with minimal supe...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Lead strategic AI initiatives by overseeing innovation, project delivery, and team growth. Shape the vision for AI technology solutions while ensuring compliance and operational excellence to drive im...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $92K *

Elevate economic vitality and downtown vibrancy by leading strategic initiatives, managing operations, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Champion the business community's interests while enhanc...

Kamloops, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$160K - $205K *

Lead the charge in shaping video insights, driving audience engagement through data-driven strategies, and collaborating across teams to enhance video performance and experiences. Your expertise will...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $210K *

Shape the technical narrative for AAV gene therapy, ensuring coherent regulatory compliance. As a key contributor, integrate analytics and process strategies while supporting BLA submissions and overs...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $169K *

Transform client services through strategic leadership, team development, and operational excellence, ensuring high-quality support and innovation while collaborating across departments to meet organi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join us to drive growth by identifying opportunities and cultivating strategic partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee market expansion, and contribute to revenue goals while ma...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $109K *

Empower research excellence by managing multi-grant projects, ensuring timely deliverables and compliance, while leading staff and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $87K *

Empower patient care by managing daily operations of early-phase oncology trials. Collaborate with senior staff, ensuring compliance and protocol integrity while directly interacting with patients and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $110K *

Manage the execution of early phase oncology clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards while facilitating patient engagement. Collaborate with research staff to upho...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $124K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure the integrity of clinical research trials, focusing on oncology studies. Enhance patient care through protocol compliance, data accuracy, and collaboration with stakehold...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $418K *

Oversee strategic initiatives in semantic technologies and knowledge engineering, establishing a cohesive enterprise semantic layer. Lead a high-performance team to enhance AI-driven insights across t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.