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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$120K - $150K *

Pioneer impactful policy and research initiatives at the convergence of AI and data governance, guiding our strategic direction while shaping how access and transparency are understood and implemented...

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

$130K - $160K *

Deliver comprehensive leadership for Independent Review Organization operations, overseeing management and compliance while driving strategic initiatives across federal, state, and private healthcare...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $250K *

Shape the future of biomedical research by leading cross-functional teams and driving biology strategy for therapeutic programs from target validation to IND-enabling studies, ensuring effective colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $221K *

Redefine clinical operations by leading in-house management of oncology studies, ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency across trials, while collaborating with various stakeholders in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Oversee AI innovation initiatives and lead cross-functional programs to drive strategic impact across key teams. Bring your expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement to support the mi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$203K - $221K *

Architect efficient clinical study operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and collaboration across stakeholders. Drive talent development while managing oncology-related trial execution for optimal...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $272K *

Empower your career by collaborating with commercial teams to identify customer needs and innovative solutions within the drug discovery process. Leverage your expertise in biomarker measurements and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $272K *

Bring your expertise to identify revenue opportunities while collaborating with commercial teams and thought leaders. Leverage scientific knowledge to suggest innovative solutions and promote biomarke...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $120K *

Shape the future of clinical research by overseeing trial operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a dedicated team. Drive participant recruitment and maintain regulatory standards to enhance stud...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Lead the coordination of a clinical trial focused on dementia treatment, ensuring compliance and regulatory oversight while collaborating closely with investigators and team members to drive project s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $166K *

Partner with us to drive strategic initiatives and oversee complex operations in Neurology. Lead and optimize interdisciplinary efforts, enhance physician practice performance, and ensure exceptional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Join a dynamic finance leadership team to oversee global operations, enhance internal controls, and drive financial reporting strategies for complex organizations, while mentoring teams and optimizing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $114K *

Champion innovative functional genomic technologies to drive scientific discovery by executing high-throughput mammalian genome, transcriptome, and epigenome interrogation with exceptional attention t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Support our Debt & Structured Finance team in the placement of debt and equity capital for commercial real estate via thorough analysis, financial modeling, and client engagement in a fast-paced envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions in engineered biologics development, transforming autoimmune therapies through advanced protein design and collaborative in vitro and in vivo studies from concept to prec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $310K *

Champion the evolution of IT R&D services, driving excellence in technology delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership while managing a team to support Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical Affai...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $343K *

Transform the landscape of immunology in clinical research by leading strategic development plans, collaborating across teams, and ensuring study execution aligns with regulatory standards for groundb...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $343K *

Redefine clinical development strategy by leading innovative studies in immunology, collaborating across teams to advance research and regulatory efforts in gastroenterology, while ensuring compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Inspire operational excellence and clinical innovation in research, leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, compliant clinical trials while driving growth and development in a dynamic progra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $133K *

Champion technical operations for liquid dosage pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance and excellence in manufacturing, scale-up, and technology transfer while building strong cross-functional teams and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Accelerate client decision-making by transforming complex financial data into actionable insights. This role leads analytics solutions, builds relationships, and drives innovation in decision intellig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $140K *

Champion a fair and equitable workplace by leading employee relations initiatives. Advise on complex issues, conduct investigations, and partner with teams to mitigate risks and enhance organizational...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$223K - $248K *

Transform clinical research by managing trials and studies that shape microbiome innovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, coordinate data integrity, and contribute in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Seeking an experienced evaluation leader to enhance impact through strategic evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and innovative methodologies. Collaborate with CTSC leadership to measure and improve p...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead transformative evaluation initiatives that enhance CTSC programs through evidence-based strategies, stakeholder engagement, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring impactful research and out...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.