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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$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining product innovation; drive customer-centric solutions and foster collaboration to elevate product strategies and achieve business growth within a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading site-level project management, ensuring client satisfaction, cost control, and adherence to quality standards. Drive governance frameworks, optimize performance t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of assessment content, managing a skilled team, and advising on strategic educational trends while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeh...

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

$90K - $120K *

Empower innovative PNT solutions by driving R&D advancements in Alt-PNT technologies. Collaborate with a skilled team to lead projects and explore new development avenues for the Department of War and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive the strategic growth of the Contracts function by managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to leadership within a dynamic defense technology envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $107K *

Unlock the potential of prospect management and data insights to drive strategic fundraising efforts. Collaborate extensively across teams, leveraging your expertise to enhance engagement and ensure b...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Discover an impactful leadership role that drives growth strategies across healthcare systems. Lead multidisciplinary teams to transform market insights into integrated solutions, fostering collaborat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Accelerate product innovation by leading a team of researchers to influence design and development decisions. Drive user insights, establish long-term strategies, and ensure actionable research direct...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive enterprise growth as a strategic partner to healthcare executives. Lead integrated marketing initiatives and data-driven strategies to enhance market share, guiding multidisciplinary teams for i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $133K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights, ultimately driving business growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics, manage analytics requests, and deliver impactful rep...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $102K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the Research Translation Acceleration Ecosystem, overseeing project planning, execution, and staff management while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration within...

1 week ago

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

$83K - $102K *

Lead the development and execution of initiatives to enhance research translation, overseeing staff and managing budgets while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across academic and exter...

1 week ago

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

$124K - $147K *

Oversee enterprise privacy operations, setting strategies and leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. Drive performance metrics and manage privacy tools to enhance glo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$260K - $325K *

Take ownership of commercial strategy execution while leading a dynamic team. Drive growth and market share for a biopharmaceutical product by analyzing performance data, developing talent, and managi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Transform clinical research systems by leading project implementations, enhancing user experience, and driving efficiencies across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solution...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead and enhance surveying operations, managing projects from inception to completion while ensuring quality, budget management, and client satisfaction. Foster a positive team environment and drive b...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $108K *

Shape the future of biomedical research by overseeing lab operations, mentoring staff, and driving innovative experimental designs in a collaborative environment focused on hematopoietic stem cell agi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $114K *

Engage in metabolic pathway development and strain optimization, contributing to high-throughput screening and data management while collaborating with multidisciplinary R&D teams to advance innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $235K *

Join a team that leads quality assurance efforts in GMP for our product pipeline. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and product quality while overseeing external manufacturing and su...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $235K *

Champion excellence in GMP Quality Assurance, guiding product development across diverse stages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive quality strategies, and manage crit...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $235K *

Advance quality assurance initiatives by providing strategic oversight for GMP processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product compliance across production stages while mana...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $235K *

Elevate your career by providing pivotal QA leadership across product pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure GMP compliance, drive quality strategies, and manage risk for success...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Pioneer quality systems in a vital leadership role, ensuring compliance with FDA and cGMP standards. Collaborate across teams to drive PAI readiness and gap remediation while enhancing operational eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful projects in medical device development, ensuring timely execution and compliance through cross-functional collaboration. Join our team to lead innovative solutions for neurodegenerativ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $210K *

Optimize programmatic media strategies to enhance financial performance, ensuring rigorous measurement and governance across diverse client portfolios. Lead and develop a high-functioning team to driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.