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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$166K - $228K *

Drive quality microbiology initiatives by leading diverse teams to ensure compliance with global standards, enhance processes, and deliver superior results across business units in a regulated environ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Drive quality excellence by leading microbiology teams in medical device operations, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration for optimal manufacturing outcomes across multiple sites...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Lead our Quality Microbiology teams to ensure compliance and excellence in manufacturing. Collaborate across functions, mentor personnel, and oversee global microbiology initiatives to drive quality a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Unlock potential by leading operational microbiology teams in quality assurance across multiple business sectors, enhancing compliance and performance through expert mentorship and strategic collabora...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Transform the future of quality microbiology by leading teams in operational excellence across various business units, ensuring compliance, robust program development, and innovative solutions in a hi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Advance quality microbiology practices by leading teams to ensure compliance and performance in manufacturing environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives and support re...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Drive quality excellence by leading microbiology teams in compliance, strategy, and collaboration. Utilize your expertise to enhance performance and ensure integrity across all microbiology-related fu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Innovate quality microbiology practices by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing compliance, and driving performance. Utilize expertise in regulatory standards and mentoring to support a global mi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Drive compliance and quality in microbiology for medical devices. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations in a col...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $228K *

Lead the charge in quality microbiology operations for medical device manufacturing. Drive compliance and performance across functional teams to maintain high standards in microbiology practices, ensu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $156K *

Join us to lead impactful research and evaluation initiatives that enhance student achievement through data analysis, reporting, and program development. Collaborate with educators to drive informed d...

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

$145K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of science and partnership by managing complex multi-stakeholder collaborations in biotech and pharma. Lead projects from inception to delivery while fostering relationships that...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $230K *

Pioneer a transformative strategy within IT as the key liaison connecting technology with institutional priorities, enhancing stakeholder engagement through innovative solutions and effective communic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $237K *

Lead the analysis and interpretation of clinical pharmacology data to guide RNAi therapeutic development. Collaborate across teams to enhance clinical insights, support regulatory submissions, and ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $264K *

Join a team that's driving drug development by leading clinical pharmacology strategies, collaborating cross-functionally to meet critical milestones, and utilizing advanced modeling techniques for op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $120K *

Explore strategic opportunities in Pack & Design research, driving client adoption and revenue growth through compelling solutions and collaborative engagement with stakeholders to address market chal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Lead clinical trial operations and cross-functional collaboration to execute and manage complex trials, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the process while meeting financial and temporal obje...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Oversee engineering operations to enhance compliance, efficiency, and capacity in manufacturing. Lead high-performing teams across Validation, Automation, and Process Engineering, driving strategic in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Drive and shape the services portfolio strategy, fostering growth and profitability across telecom, industrial, and hyperscale markets while aligning cross-functional teams for customer-centric soluti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Drive the strategic management and operational excellence of clinical laboratory services, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality patient care while collaborating with medical staff on test serv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $101K *

Shape cutting-edge laboratory research by designing and executing complex experiments. Collaborate with R&D leadership to validate product performance, enhance methodologies, and support new developme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform coding operations by leading data strategy and analytics, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights and drive co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$265K - $331K *

Elevate early clinical development by leading strategic plans and execution of clinical programs, ensuring alignment with scientific and regulatory objectives to advance transformative therapies for p...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Drive scientific advancement by conducting in vitro and ex vivo studies, collaborating across teams to support drug discovery efforts, and ensuring data quality for project success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $118K *

Transform the landscape of cancer research by driving target identification and validation as an integral member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on novel therapeutics and innovative drug...

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  •   Less than 5 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.