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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$100K - $130K *

Lead the development of a comprehensive Employee Relations strategy, fostering a fair and inclusive workplace. Drive operational excellence and enhance employee engagement through collaboration, inves...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $150K *

Explore a dynamic clinical leadership role overseeing outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Maintain clinical judgment, supervise pre-licensed clinicians, and support operational integrity whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Lead clinical and operational supervision at a site-level. Manage outpatient services while nurturing pre-licensed clinicians. Engage thoughtfully with team dynamics to foster growth and effectiveness...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $299K *

Join a team that drives equity research excellence, shaping investment strategies through deep analytical insights and team leadership in a dynamic multi-asset environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join us to lead clinical operations across diverse healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance, quality care, and performance excellence while fostering team engagement and mentorship in a dynamic envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of revenue cycle management operations, leading high-volume claim processes with a focus on denial management and technological optimization. Drive performance improvement and develop e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping medical education and clinical research initiatives. Ensure high-quality learning environments and compliance standards while overseeing educational programs. Collaborate wi...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data analysis and market research to drive strategic insights and foster customer engagement. This role requires deep subject matter expertise and collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $208K *

Unlock new insights as you analyze investment strategies and enhance client portfolios through collaborative equity research while engaging with global asset managers and leading innovative discussion...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $208K *

Drive equity research excellence by analyzing and evaluating asset managers, leading client engagements, and contributing to strategic insights that enhance investment performance and support consulta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $208K *

Analyze equity investment strategies, lead manager evaluations, and synthesize research to guide clients in optimizing portfolio performance. Collaborate globally with a diverse team and extend though...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming product designs into scalable manufacturing solutions, managing outsourced production of high-quality components while building a high-performing engineering team to dr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$288K - $432K *

Join a global team to lead clinical programs in late-phase cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, ensuring ethical compliance and driving strategic study designs to enhance patient outcomes and data i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping innovation policy and economic development. This role involves managing government-funded initiatives, program implementation, and strategic analysis to enhance Maryland's i...

3 weeks ago

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

$228K - $342K *

Lead the charge in groundbreaking AI research, shaping the future of enterprise-level intelligence. Drive innovation in LLMs and agentic systems while bridging theory and application to create scalabl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $342K *

Join our innovative team as a Principal AI Researcher, shaping the future of agentic AI and LLMs. Lead research initiatives that bridge complex theories with real-world applications, advancing intelli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $342K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI research to redefine enterprise-level autonomy. As a visionary, bridge theory and application while shaping a groundbreaking culture focused on state-of-the-art agentic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$296K - $362K *

Architect and execute a comprehensive global intellectual property strategy, managing patent portfolios and advising on IP matters to safeguard innovation and enhance corporate strategy within a fast...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $342K *

Shape the future of AI research as a Principal AI Researcher, leading innovative projects to enhance LLMs and autonomous agents. Drive impactful research from conception to production, influencing the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $342K *

Join our innovative AI Research team to shape the future of enterprise AI. As a Principal AI Researcher, you'll define research directions, bridge theory and application, and lead initiatives that enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $342K *

Join a pioneering research team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI in enterprise applications. As a Principal AI Researcher, you will lead innovative projects shaping intelligent agents and the...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading consumer research strategy and insights across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive decisions that center on customer understanding and unl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $252K *

Join a team that's transforming the space industry by leading cross-functional projects, mentoring technical teams, and managing a diverse portfolio, ensuring successful execution aligned with strateg...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of audience insight through strategic research and analysis. Lead advanced qualitative and quantitative studies to drive impactful decision-making in federal and DoD environments, whi...

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

$140K - $165K *

Lead and execute audience-focused research initiatives, translating complex data into strategic insights that enhance decision-making and strengthen program impact across communications and engagement...

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

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.