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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$197K - $314K *

Champion a holistic people strategy that drives organizational performance and growth. Lead HR partnerships within Operations, guiding a diverse team to enhance workforce effectiveness across multiple...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$197K - $314K *

Pioneer a strategic HR partnership for Operations by shaping people initiatives that bolster business objectives. Lead a dedicated team, drive HR excellence across diverse sites, and advise senior lea...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive the clinical team’s performance while ensuring exceptional substance abuse treatment services and holistic recovery initiatives for clients. Lead efforts towards program development, individuali...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $314K *

Take ownership of strategic HR leadership for Operations, driving people strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness while managing a dynamic team and advising senior leaders on key HR initia...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$285K - $320K *

Join us to lead CMC regulatory strategy, ensuring high-quality submissions that meet global standards. Serve as a CMC subject-matter expert and mentor while influencing cross-functional teams and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$340K - $413K *

Join us to lead innovative clinical development strategies and guide teams in the design and execution of transformative clinical trials across multiple disease indications, enhancing patient outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$340K - $413K *

Shape the future of drug development by leading clinical strategies and overseeing diverse teams. Drive innovation and maintain regulatory excellence while fostering a culture of scientific integrity...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in validating AI-generated clinical content while engaging with clients as a clinical SME. Integrate safety assurance with customer solutions to ensure AI deployment enhances patient c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Join a pivotal leadership role overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, and service delivery in county-based behavioral health programs. Ensure compliance and maintain community relations while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$340K - $413K *

Pioneer innovative clinical development strategies and oversee execution for multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical trials and regulatory submissions. Lead talent dev...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Empower client relationships by managing integrated programs while serving as a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives. Deliver clear communication and execution for successful project outcomes, foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Shape client relationships by managing programs from conception to execution. Serve as the primary advisor for high-level stakeholders, ensuring projects align with client priorities while maintaining...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $190K *

Drive innovation as a technical leader in R&D, focusing on dental chemical consumables. Lead complex experiments, mentor junior scientists, and ensure product excellence while adhering to quality stan...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $218K *

Oversee the management and execution of global clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project goals and enhance qu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at Life Extension Clinical Research by managing innovative clinical studies, ensuring compliance and high-quality execution while fostering a productive team environment focused on...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive high-impact CAPEX projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and managing a $250MM+ portfolio through all lifecycle phases, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment across engineering disci...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $243K *

Build partnerships to optimize clinical trial strategies, overseeing project delivery and ensuring quality, cost, and timelines are met. Lead a team of project managers, driving excellence and navigat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Engage as a Clinical Director, leading operations and mentoring staff in a progressive outpatient clinic. Cultivate community relationships and ensure high-quality patient care through innovative prac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Empower translational research by bridging basic science and clinical application, leading a dynamic team while securing significant grant opportunities to advance cancer therapies and innovations in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform our innovative AI RNA therapeutics discovery platform by leading genome engineering efforts and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve groundbreaking results in the biotechnology sector...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Transform the future of gene therapies by driving innovative research in non-viral delivery technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance preclinical pipelines through cutting-edge experime...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing care for neurodegenerative diseases through clinical research. Collaborate with experts, conduct assessments, and manage clinical studies to improve diagnosis...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of administrative operations, overseeing budgets, alumni services, and staff supervision. Collaborate with leadership to implement strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and ensure...

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $260K *

Deliver cutting-edge toxicology strategies for RNA editing therapies, guiding safety studies and regulatory submissions while leading cross-functional teams and mentoring scientists in a collaborative...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $382K *

Drive the analytical development of biologics by leading a high-performance team, overseeing advanced analytics, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Balance sci...

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  •   8 - 10 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.