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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$147K - $242K *

Lead strategic growth and operational performance for a healthcare service line, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, optimize care delivery, and strengthen market p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $137K *

Transform mental health services as you direct a skilled team, ensuring quality care and oversight at a crisis center. Lead clinical programs and foster relationships with clients and partners within...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Lead execution of complex Legal Operations initiatives while enhancing project management standards and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive effective delivery and accountabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform educational experiences by leading curriculum and learning initiatives across multiple campuses. Drive student achievement and engagement, ensuring alignment with regional and global standar...

3 days ago

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

$214K - $335K *

Transform engineering leadership to drive innovative solutions in our Institutional segments. Guide multi-disciplinary teams to execute product roadmaps, ensuring high-quality delivery and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower research by leveraging LLMs to design software and systems. You'll shape projects spanning maintenance to groundbreaking scientific exploration, enhancing researcher capabilities while cultiva...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of product management operations by leading a cross-functional team, enhancing operational systems, and driving analytics for product lifecycle management in a dynamic biotech environ...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $249K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance clinical trial outcomes for Sickle Cell Disease. Leverage your medical expertise and collaborative skills to support study design, execution, and regulatory submissions...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $249K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical research initiatives that shape innovative therapies, ensuring scientific rigor and patient safety while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive success...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $250K *

Drive clinical trials forward by leading a dynamic team to develop innovative oncology therapies, ensuring compliance and strategic execution in a collaborative environment focused on improving patien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Elevate operational performance and drive revenue strategy across diverse healthcare functions, ensuring top-tier financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and patient experience. Lead teams through...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming regulatory affairs by overseeing strategies for drug and biological product approvals, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams for optimal success acros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $230K *

Elevate regulatory strategies for drug and biological products, ensuring compliance and support for development, approval, and lifecycle management via effective team leadership and cross-functional c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $177K *

Provide oversight and support for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while collaborating cross-functionally to drive performance and resolve issues efficiently. Your...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Elevate our research strategy and stewardship as a key leader, guiding organizational success through collaborations, resource management, and innovative scientific vision. Provide integral support to...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Deliver impactful engineering solutions by owning the Total Service Cloud ERP, leading cloud infrastructure management, and driving AI integration. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $114K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative research in disaster finance and resilience. Collaborate with a dynamic team to influence sustainable solutions and drive impactful decision-making for communiti...

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6 days ago

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

$297K - $367K *

Optimize corporate governance and securities compliance for a dynamic biotech firm. Lead legal initiatives for IPO readiness, SEC reporting, and strategic partnerships while providing expert guidance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $264K *

Empower innovation by leading AI integration in life sciences R&D. Drive impactful initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to data-driven solutions that enhance discovery and decis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive quality assurance programs for supplier management, internal audits, and GMP training. Drive compliance and maintain high standards in a dynamic biopharmaceut...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $260K *

Drive the global regulatory strategy for pioneering CAR-T therapies, engaging with health authorities to ensure timely filings and approvals while addressing risks and fostering collaboration across t...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $260K *

Develop and execute innovative global regulatory strategies for CAR-T therapies, leading regulatory interactions, managing submissions, and ensuring compliance with health authorities to enhance patie...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining HR technology by leveraging innovative software solutions to enhance and secure employee data management across a dynamic organization, collaborating cross-functionally t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing applied research programs, collaborating with faculty and external partners, and driving strategic initiatives in research administration while ensuring compl...

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

$89K - $104K *

Empower research innovation by effectively managing operations, personnel, and compliance across a dynamic, multi-project center focused on technology-enhanced behavioral interventions for health and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.