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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$120K - $160K *

Empower innovative enterprise solutions as you define product strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and leverage technology to enhance professional learning offerings in a fast-paced, collaborative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$265K - $290K *

Lead the charge in advancing innovative gene therapy projects by driving program strategy and cross-functional execution, fostering alignment between scientific goals and operational reality for impac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming multidisciplinary clinical research operations, driving strategic growth, ensuring compliance, and fostering high-performance culture across diverse teams and initiativ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Transform research computing at a leading institution as you provide strategic leadership and build impactful partnerships to enhance digital research capabilities and empower faculty and researchers...

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

$200K - $271K *

Advance data solutions and analytics by leading the strategic development and governance of innovative technologies in clinical settings, ensuring compliance and effective integration of advanced anal...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $109K *

Lead the charge in data analytics to empower decision-making at all levels. This role drives insights through collaboration, supporting essential planning and policy development to enhance the academi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quantum research by conducting advanced theoretical, experimental, and computational studies. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative solutions in quantum information scienc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $135K *

Lead financial strategy by managing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in support of key programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights that enhance financial health, ensuring alignment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $195K *

Reimagine the future of clinical trials by leading global study operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, quality execution of trials while managing budgets and regulatory...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global clinical trial execution by overseeing cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and adherence to regulations. Drive operational excellence and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Optimize quantitative research methodologies to uncover user engagement trends, deliver actionable insights, and drive product strategies across diverse apps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer innovative research strategies to analyze user behavior and growth across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that sha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Drive impactful research by leveraging advanced quantitative methods to analyze user behavior and growth dynamics, influencing product strategy across a wide array of applications and services through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $140K *

Shape the future of inclusive education by leading strategic initiatives, managing resources, and fostering partnerships that enhance student, faculty, and staff engagement across diverse communities...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to drive hands-on research in synthetic phage engineering, focusing on molecular biology workflows, experimental design, and data analysis to advance innovative solutions in a collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform business impact through AI by leading strategy, governance, and delivery of AI-enabled solutions. You will scale innovation while ensuring responsible adoption, bridging technology and opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives strategic project success and development. As a key leader, you’ll oversee a talented project management team, ensuring effective delivery, fostering growth, and enhancing prog...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$235K - $260K *

Lead the charge in biostatistical strategy, collaborating across teams to optimize clinical trial designs and enhance regulatory submissions while ensuring quality and timely deliverables for successf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $270K *

Advance compliance and governance strategies in U.S. Commercial operations, ensuring adherence to regulations and enhancing the organization's compliance culture through leadership, collaboration, and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $270K *

Transform compliance culture and operational excellence in U.S. Commercial by leading risk management, transparency reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. Elevate standards, guide teams, and e...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $186K *

Play a key role in advancing functional precision oncology by managing patient-derived models and innovative research projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive breakthroughs in cancer biology...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.