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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$114K - $319K *

Transform healthcare marketing by leading GTM strategies for innovative AdTech products, engaging stakeholders and translating technical capabilities into compelling value propositions that drive prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $167K *

Pioneer AI-driven analytics solutions that enhance decision-making and optimize R&D operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful tools and dashboards, driving business grow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $167K *

Advance your career by designing and scaling AI-driven analytics to enhance decision-making and optimize R&D operations. Collaborate with leaders and teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive inn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $167K *

Innovate processes by delivering AI-powered analytics solutions to enhance decision-making in R&D, collaborating closely with stakeholders to optimize clinical operations and drive impactful product d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Lead regulatory strategy and compliance across healthcare AI and medical devices, ensuring alignment with FDA standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize submission processes and de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $260K *

Manage enterprise-wide quality risk oversight and analytics, ensuring compliance and optimizing clinical operations through proactive, data-driven strategies for risk management across vendor and syst...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading economic damage evaluations in business litigation. Drive project management and client engagement while utilizing your analytical skills in a collaborative and dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in strategic prospect research to enhance fundraising efforts. Collaborate across teams to drive innovative methodologies and deliver critical insights, ensuring alignment with organiz...

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

$150K - $200K *

Advance your career by driving physician compensation strategies and optimizing financial performance. Lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration, ensuring alignment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $219K *

Drive innovation and strategy in Life New Business and Underwriting solutions, leading cross-functional teams to develop and commercialize products that enhance growth and market influence in the Life...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $247K *

Lead a dynamic team driving policy research in AI safety and security, managing strategic projects and partnerships with global institutes to set industry trends and support impactful initiatives for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$198K - $247K *

Champion groundbreaking AI safety research and policy initiatives, leading a diverse team of experts. Drive impactful projects, collaborate with global partners, and engage with key policy communities...

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

$198K - $247K *

Lead the charge in AI safety policy research, managing initiatives, and collaborating with top experts while shaping foundational frameworks for frontier AI models globally...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of education by leading a dynamic school environment, ensuring student success and well-being, while managing operations and fostering a collaborative learning culture...

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

$130K - $140K *

Manage a diverse team ensuring maintenance excellence and operational efficiency. Oversee resources and service delivery, collaborating with engineering to uphold high standards in building operation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of Imaging Services by overseeing operations, compliance, and quality. Drive growth initiatives and maintain excellence in customer service while ensuring regulatory adherence. Lead a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Lead our Manufacturing Development efforts, driving spacecraft programs from design to high-rate production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring effici...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform academic leadership in communication sciences and disorders by driving strategic initiatives, fostering development, and shaping future trends. Collaborate with faculty, enhance research edu...

3 weeks ago

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

$270K - $405K *

Empower our Oncology R&D strategy by guiding impactful decisions that enhance patient outcomes and optimize investments. You will work across teams to establish cohesion in long-term strategies, deliv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $115K *

Empower skin health innovation by creating and optimizing facial treatment formulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive global projects, ensuring compliance and efficient product lau...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $405K *

Engage your strategic expertise to spearhead global Oncology R&D efforts, guiding high-level decisions that optimize patient outcomes and drive innovative solutions across therapeutic areas. Make a si...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $405K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading a global R&D strategy. Collaborate with senior executives to optimize portfolio decisions that enhance patient outcomes through data-driven insights and expert...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $405K *

Shape the future of Oncology R&D by leading global strategy and prioritizing initiatives that enhance patient outcomes. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive impactful decisions while optimiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $88K *

Transform cancer research by uncovering how translation factors regulate gene expression. Engage in pioneering molecular biology studies to push the boundaries of understanding mechanisms in normal an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of the technical direction and delivery of studies, ensuring compliance and timely completion. Engage with clients and guide project management while maintaining high scientific and reg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.