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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$183K - $305K *

Transform the future of medical communications by leading publication strategies that drive collaboration and innovation across therapeutic assets, enhancing patient outcomes through impactful scienti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock strategic regulatory leadership; drive compliance and streamlined processes in Canada for diverse drug and biologic products, supporting client success and developing innovative solutions in a...

Burlington, NLIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive regulatory strategy and client interactions in the Canadian market. Lead a team to secure new business, enhance process improvements, and deliver strategic regulatory advice. Be the subject matt...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $140K *

Champion the university's research compliance by overseeing human and animal research protections, leading quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while providi...

2 weeks ago

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

$108K - $132K *

Champion transformative qualitative research programs for tech giants, leading strategic client partnerships while ensuring operational excellence and clarity across complex projects. Drive impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive academic partnerships to accelerate research adoption of innovative EEG solutions. Collaborate closely with PIs and institutions to enhance grant-funded studies in neurology, psychiatry, and sle...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic bioanalytical efforts to support innovative peptide therapeutics, ensuring high-quality data generation across all development stages. Collaborate across teams to drive efficient progra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance academic adoption of advanced neuroscience platforms. Build robust relationships with researchers to facilitate groundbreaking studies in neurology and sleep science thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join our clinical research team as a Sub-Investigator, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and administering industry-sponsored clinical trials while ensuring strict...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock powerful insights in marketing analytics as you drive strategic measurement solutions, optimize performance, and mentor a dynamic team of analysts while collaborating with cross-functional expe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$219K - $258K *

Drive critical Access Marketing strategies to enhance product positioning and reimbursement across the US healthcare landscape, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, impactf...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to strategic planning and insights that drive data-informed decisions. Collaborate with teams for impactful research initiatives and optimize processes to enhance organizational efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$209K - $255K *

Engage in managing quality assurance systems for clinical and medical affairs, ensuring compliance with global regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive oversight and improve practices in p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive advanced marketing measurement strategies as you lead analytics for clients. Engage in multi-source data analysis and develop frameworks that connect marketing to impactful business outcomes in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced measurement strategies for clients, analyzing marketing effectiveness, and driving data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $250K+*

Optimize portfolio growth by leading clinical project management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering client relationships while enhancing team performance and strategic execu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive the product management strategy in healthcare technology, leading a team to innovate and develop software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer needs and achieve business ob...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate customer impact by leading a team of product managers to innovate and execute a strategic product roadmap in the healthcare technology sector, ensuring alignment with business objectives and e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate the product management team, ensuring healthcare tech solutions meet client needs and drive business outcomes through strategic teamwork and visionary roadmap execution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Tackle media strategy and planning for healthcare clients. Lead a team, innovate omnichannel solutions, and drive measurable outcomes. Partner with stakeholders to elevate audience-first approaches an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $290K *

Innovate in cardiometabolic disease research. Drive scientific strategy and collaborate globally to enhance obesity therapies, leveraging deep insights and cross-functional leadership for impactful, d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $290K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic leader in diabetes research, leveraging deep scientific expertise to guide innovative programs and enhance the drug discovery portfolio. Collaborate cross-func...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $265K *

Lead Nonclinical Safety for drug candidates. Oversee toxicology assessments, regulatory submissions, and strategies for safety in drug development. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Join us in shaping the future of clinical research as a strategic leader. Oversee project management teams, drive process improvements, and ensure successful project outcomes across multiple clinical...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $230K *

Engage cross-functional teams to oversee clinical project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to regulatory standards while mentoring a skilled project management department to achiev...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   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.