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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$80K - $95K *

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

6 days ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert research and strategic guidance across practice groups. Leverage your expertise to champion knowledge management and innovative solutions, enhancing l...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert-level research and strategic guidance to practice groups. Collaborate across departments to drive innovative solutions in Intellectual Property, Health Care, Real...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Collaborate to deliver expert-level research services and strategic guidance. Drive innovation with technology and lead knowledge management initiatives across practice groups, fostering effective col...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative research strategies for practice groups. Collaborate with attorneys on technology adoption and knowledge management initiatives across key legal domains to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in legal research and knowledge management. You will lead strategic guidance and deliver expert research services to enhance outcomes for practice groups across v...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Drive innovative research solutions and strategic guidance for practice groups, enhancing legal service delivery by collaborating with stakeholders and adopting emerging technologies in Intellectual P...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$133K - $151K *

Advance labor relations by overseeing collective bargaining, resolving grievances, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with leaders for effective employee relations and strategy development, enhancin...

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

$85K - $125K *

Champion innovative solutions by delivering expert-level research services and strategic guidance to practice groups, enhancing engagement, and driving technology adoption to achieve optimal outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$212K - $292K *

Partner with us to transform Legal Operations through strategic leadership, technology adoption, and operational excellence. Lead a dynamic team while driving innovative solutions to enhance productiv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K - $240K *

Lead the charge in enhancing philanthropic strategies supporting UHealth. Collaborate with a dynamic team, drive fundraising initiatives, and maximize impact across diverse healthcare academic and cli...

4 weeks ago

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

$190K - $250K *

Lead innovative R&D initiatives and collaborate with teams to optimize product development, enhance process efficiency, and support strategic growth across various business functions, while ensuring c...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $120K *

Shape the future of governance by supporting executive leadership and the Board of Trustees in a dynamic nonprofit healthcare environment, ensuring best practices and exceptional operations for impact...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic research services and innovation initiatives across practice groups. Collaborate with attorneys to enhance legal service delivery and drive the integration of e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Product Specialist team, enhancing engagement and technical solutions for complex customer challenges, and partnering with Sales to showcase the value o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance global reproductive health access. Collaborate with donors, partners, and diverse stakeholders, driving evidence-based policy and program delivery that unites the...

2 days ago

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

$138K - $257K *

Lead the quality assurance and program monitoring for Patient Support Center operations, driving effective governance and risk management strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance scalability, c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $257K *

Champion a quality assurance strategy for PSC operations, driving consistency in program monitoring and escalations while effectively managing cross-functional teams and leveraging technology for oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $191K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focused on shaping impactful research, engaging with leaders, and influencing global capital markets. Join a dynamic team to drive intellectual initiatives and e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $245K *

Shape the future of viral infectious disease protection by leading field marketing initiatives, fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, and engaging regional advocacy efforts to enhance pati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform intellectual property education by directing a center, overseeing curriculum, and engaging with students and faculty. Boost collaboration in research, pro bono efforts, and industry connecti...

1 week ago

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

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.