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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$85K - $115K *

Drive impactful media relations strategies by leveraging extensive networks and expertise. Collaborate with clients and teams to secure media placement across platforms, enhancing client narratives an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$84K - $121K *

Innovate within a collaborative team to optimize ligands using molecular biology and discovery technologies, supporting projects from research to commercialization in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic Clinical Research Program, overseeing operations and guiding teams to ensure patient-centered and compliant clinical trials while fostering growth and collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform residential services through strategic leadership promoting safety, person-centered care, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring financial sustainability and high-quality outcomes for ind...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive clinical excellence and operational success by leading a team to deliver high-quality mental health services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining a productive and sup...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Unlock opportunities in research by leading proposal development and funding initiatives, collaborating with investigators and community partners to enhance project competitiveness and grant submissio...

3 weeks ago

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

$141K - $188K *

Champion innovative biostatistical methodologies, lead clinical trial analysis, and mentor peers while ensuring high-quality statistical deliverables for late-stage nephrology studies and regulatory s...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Optimize legal research processes by serving as a key resource, supporting effective adoption of research tools, and enhancing user training initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate legal research processes by supporting knowledge management initiatives, driving product adoption, and enhancing training for attorneys and staff to ensure efficient service and continuous imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Lead the firm’s legal research efforts as a vital resource, driving innovation and user adoption of research solutions to enhance service quality and operational efficiency, while managing vendor rela...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$285K - $350K *

Join a team that's transforming bipolar mania treatment through innovative clinical development. Shape strategic initiatives and enhance your impact across diverse programs in a fast-paced, collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative research initiatives in infrastructure risk modeling and resilience, leading a skilled team to enhance utilities' decision-making processes with advanced statistical and predictive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing empirical research and analytics for the WRDS community, collaborating with experts in Finance and IT to deliver high-quality research tools and support to academics and c...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Pharmacokinetic Lab operations and ensure compliance with protocols. Provide oversight for sample processing, staff training, and SOP development to support effective research and clinical la...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading strategies for prospect research and analysis, driving fundraising performance through data insights and collaborative efforts. Partner internally to enhance donor ident...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of secure manufacturing by leading high-impact project management initiatives. Drive customer success and business transformation projects while managing a talented team to delive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining protein sequencing by leading product development for innovative reagents and workflows. Shape technical strategy, guide cross-functional collaboration, and make a lastin...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Transform the HR landscape by partnering with leaders, driving engagement, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance workforce effectiveness and retention within an innovative consulting segment...

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

$110K - $150K *

Champion strategic HR practices in a leading consulting segment, driving employee engagement and organizational performance while collaborating with business leaders and HR teams to meet industry-spec...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative CMC regulatory strategies for biologics and pharmaceuticals, managing submissions, and providing strategic client support through all stages of drug developmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $231K *

Oversee the operational execution of clinical studies for Alzheimer's, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery from protocol development through study close-out. Collaborate across teams to drive data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $288K *

Lead the charge in transforming project execution within the Enterprise Program Management Office. Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of high-impact initia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $184K *

Explore the intersection of innovation and compliance as a leader driving regulatory strategies across the Americas, ensuring product safety and adherence to key legislation while supporting groundbre...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cross-functional programs that drive strategic goals, ensuring collaboration and accountability. You'll establish governance and promote continuous improvement to realize b...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives to drive value in R&D, engaging stakeholders to align procurement with business goals. Enhance supplier performance and optimize processes through analytical in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.