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.

Top Opportunities in Research Direction

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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$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

$105K - $137K *

Drive product development in medical device engineering, ensuring design, testing, and compliance meet industry standards. Leverage engineering expertise while leading projects and supporting innovati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform regulatory strategies while leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and success in the development, registration, and commercialization of innovative medical devices. Drive initi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance LC-MS/MS bioanalytical laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality testing, regulatory compliance, and strong staff development. Oversee method development, validation, and analysis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $289K *

Unlock innovation in laser and optics technology by defining strategies, driving product development, and enhancing customer solutions across semiconductor industries...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $195K *

Lead strategic communications initiatives, shaping insights-driven strategies while driving client growth in the healthcare sector. Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated solutions and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Lead the data quality team in enhancing AI/ML training data through innovative evaluation systems while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. Own the strategy to measure and i...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Champion clinical excellence by guiding clients through pharmacy benefit processes, conducting insightful reviews, and fostering partnerships. Drive innovative strategies that enhance client satisfact...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in advancing institutional research by managing data, collaborating across departments, and ensuring effective communication of findings to inform strategic planning and continuous imp...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Advance the field of research by applying simple yet scalable methods on large datasets, optimizing for efficiency and effectiveness in diverse multimodal applications. Collaborate closely with expert...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential through strategic engagement, fostering corporate partnerships that enhance research, technology, and workforce development while collaborating across multiple disciplines to drive im...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Lead a team of mental health professionals, ensuring effective program operations and compliance with standards while fostering staff development and collaborative growth. Drive program success throug...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate operations by leading cross-functional teams to innovate optical technologies, manage resources, and drive strategic initiatives that advance our mission for integrated vision solutions in a d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Manage security operations for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring safety and compliance. Oversee personnel, systems, and emergency response while collaborating across functions to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $233K *

Lead the charge in achieving operational excellence and quality in clinical trials. Collaborate across teams to implement RBQM practices, enhance processes, and ensure timely risk management for high...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower consumer insights to drive product and marketing strategies. Combine research rigor with creativity to build a modern insights capability that enhances decision-making across teams and maximiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$175K - $195K *

Unlock strategic growth as a senior leader in integrated communications, driving data-informed strategies and enhancing client engagements while collaborating cross-functionally in a dynamic healthcar...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $195K *

Deliver high-impact, insight-driven strategies as a senior leader in Integrated Communications, fostering organic growth and new business development in a dynamic healthcare landscape. Collaborate acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $97K *

Engineer innovative solutions within protein engineering, impacting biotherapeutic lead generation through expression, purification, and characterization of antibodies. Collaborate in a dynamic team t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing a robust brain health program, leveraging expertise to shape strategic philanthropic initiatives, foster partnerships, and mentor a high-performing team in the pursuit of...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Innovate mental health strategies by leading SPARC's brain health program. Drive partnerships, manage a high-performing team, and provide thought leadership for neuroscience philanthropy initiatives w...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $114K *

Elevate patient care by leading clinic operations and staff development. Drive performance improvements, ensure compliance, and foster a collaborative environment, while aligning daily practices with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $114K *

Drive operational excellence across multiple cardiology clinics by leading staff, enhancing patient experiences, and ensuring compliance while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous impro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $86K *

Join a vital team overseeing IRB operations across campuses. Ensure compliance with research protocols, provide guidance to faculty, and manage submissions effectively to protect human subjects and st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader in qualitative research, guiding innovative studies and nurturing client relationships while driving impactful insights and operational excellence for globa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.