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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$172K - $344K *

Join a dynamic team as you build and lead a globally distributed software test engineering function, focusing on quality for consumer health platforms while driving culture, strategy, and compliance a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of laboratory quality operations by driving compliance, optimizing systems, and leading a high-performing team to achieve excellence in quality standards and regulatory adherence in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $117K *

Shape impactful community initiatives while leading a dedicated team to enhance outcomes for at-risk youth. Drive strategic partnerships, foster development opportunities, and ensure compliance with o...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital marketing. Leverage your expertise in web properties, SEO, and AEO to drive performance and visibility, while collaborating cross-functionally to optim...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of Seekr's digital presence—drive web, SEO, and AEO strategy, enhance brand visibility, and optimize buyer engagement through innovative AI practices. Collaborate across functions to el...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate healthcare outcomes by providing operational leadership for Health Information Management and Clinical Documentation Improvement programs. Lead teams in achieving quality, compliance, and perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing program operations and drive quality care while fostering a collaborative environment. Ensure compliance and effective communication with all stakeholders to fulfill the or...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $328K *

Join us to lead and develop a dynamic team driving analytical strategies for biologics products from preclinical to commercial, ensuring timely execution of deliverables and regulatory compliance in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing clinical trial operations, from start-up to close-out, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations while managing team dynamics and maintaining patient safety through...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $176K *

Transform workplace experiences by driving impactful UX research initiatives that enhance employee engagement. Collaborate globally to inform strategic workplace programs through rigorous qualitative...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Elevate international education research by managing projects and data analysis. Collaborate with global partners to produce impactful and policy-relevant insights while enhancing research operations...

1 week ago

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

$176K - $207K *

Deliver regulatory strategy and oversight for global compliance in drug development, liaising with Health Authorities while managing risks and facilitating document quality for successful product regi...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $143K *

Drive analytical control strategies to optimize large-scale processes for plasmid DNA, cell-free DNA, and enzymes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance testing efficiency and support regulatory s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $252K *

Lead strategic initiatives in EHR revenue cycle technology, ensuring optimal operations and compliance. Drive collaboration among clinical access, IT, and vendors to align solutions with institutional...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K - $310K *

Drive impactful regulatory strategy and compliance to advance patient-focused missions. Lead and mentor within a dynamic team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering innovation a...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $255K *

Drive financial operations by architecting scalable accounting systems, managing compliance, and delivering strategic insights to foster rapid growth and operational excellence in a dynamic environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $255K *

Contribute to scaling financial operations by architecting robust accounting infrastructure and automating processes to drive rapid growth while providing strategic insights to the leadership team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on leading educational excellence and compliance at the campus level. You'll oversee academic operations, support faculty development, enhance student services, and manage a...

3 weeks ago

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

$215K - $255K *

Drive financial governance by architecting scalable accounting operations and providing insights to support rapid growth. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes and implement automation, ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Elevate clinical research by ensuring protocol adherence, participant safety, and data accuracy while leading cross-functional teams. Collaborate effectively with clients and staff to uphold the highe...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive impactful clinical research by leading studies, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding participant welfare while leveraging collaborative skills across cross-functional teams for unparalleled inn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Architect and advance quantitative pharmacology initiatives by leading diverse teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and fostering strategic analysis to enhance drug safety and pharmacometrics acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Lead and manage a team in Quantitative Pharmacology, ensuring timely and successful delivery of pharmacometric activities. Drive strategic analyses and process improvements, while mentoring and develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing quantitative pharmacology through strategic leadership and expert mentoring, managing diverse projects and teams to optimize drug development outcomes and ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Transform clinical quality in AI-driven cardiovascular imaging by leading a high-performing team. Define rigorous testing practices and drive continuous improvement, ensuring patient safety in fast-pa...

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.