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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$140K - $200K *

Empower market research through cutting-edge data insights in AI and Cloud. Drive impactful analyses and shape the research landscape with proprietary datasets, reporting insights to investors and cor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $106K *

Drive your career by leading laboratory workflows and mentoring a team to ensure high-quality service delivery. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance protocols and optimize processes in a dyn...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $225K *

Create and implement strategic regulatory initiatives for global drug development in a dynamic team environment, ensuring compliance and effective cross-functional collaboration within the biotechnolo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Champion the delivery of expert psychiatric services while leading a dedicated team. Engage in outpatient care, collaborating with various organizations to enhance mental health outcomes and improve s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $95K *

Drive partnerships by collaborating with university leaders to align EAB research with institutional goals. Leverage insights to influence strategic decisions and maximize the value of research engage...

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

$78K - $116K *

Shape the future of biomarker research by designing and executing complex experiments, analyzing data, and leading lab maintenance initiatives while collaborating in a fast-paced laboratory environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $361K *

Shape the future of AI and data by leading design and governance of enterprise semantic models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data interoperability and develop trusted semantic as...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $361K *

Champion the design and governance of semantic models and knowledge graphs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI and data capabilities, driving enterprise intelligence and interoper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $361K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of semantic models, ontologies, and knowledge graphs for enterprise applications while collaborating across teams to enhance AI and data inter...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $252K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical trial feasibility and enrollment forecasting. Drive strategic decision-making across R&D while ensuring evidence-based and risk-adjusted assumptions to enhance s...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing discovery data operations, ensuring quality and reliability. Collaborate with scientists and leadership to enhance processes and support impactful research initiatives in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Molecular Diagnostics by driving innovative regulatory strategies. Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure compliance and facilitate timely market access acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Lead and inspire teams to drive innovative marketing strategies in healthcare, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while building strong client relationships in a fast-paced and ev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$226K - $310K *

Champion the strategic direction and execution of therapeutic assets, leading cross-functional teams to drive drug development from inception to market with accountability for performance and risk man...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $87K *

Oversee complex clinical trials by managing multiple projects, collaborating with Principal Investigators, and ensuring smooth study implementation. Leverage your expertise to maintain high standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion the advancement of groundbreaking clinical trials, overseeing all operations and ensuring compliance. Lead and innovate within a dynamic team, making a difference in cardiovascular care acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $278K *

Champion the execution of our privacy and data governance program, embedding data protection practices into product development, AI initiatives, and customer solutions while collaborating cross-functi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $300K *

Shape the future of AI/ML in research by leading teams, establishing best practices, and driving innovation across product lines, enhancing capabilities and influencing key stakeholders to improve out...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing laboratory operations and quality control while fostering a collaborative work environment. Ensure compliance, enhance safety standards, and drive employee engagement to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead product strategy for an innovative AI-driven spend management platform, guiding a team in enhancing procurement solutions. Collaborate across departments to drive adoption, optimize processes, an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage complex research programs and services, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting investigators through centralized research navigation and collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $125K *

Explore innovative research solutions as a key liaison, delivering expert guidance to practice groups. Collaborate across departments, enhance knowledge management initiatives, and champion emerging t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Help us drive innovation and strategic research across diverse practice areas by serving as the key liaison for research services, enabling attorneys to access vital resources and adopt emerging techn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering expert research services and strategic guidance across various practice areas. Drive innovation, enhance knowledge management, and implement cutting-edge tec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative research services within key practice areas, partnering with various teams to enhance knowledge management and technology adoption while nurturing collaborative r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.