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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of airport customer experience by leading strategic market research initiatives, transforming insights into impactful solutions, and guiding a high-performing team dedicated to enhanc...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$154K - $176K *

Pioneer breakthroughs in preclinical development by managing portfolios of cutting-edge therapies. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor teams, and engage with external partners to advance innovative...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $200K *

Champion deep insights in the industrials sector, leveraging primary research to shape a cutting-edge research strategy. You will establish quality standards and predictive accuracy while communicatin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping clinical pharmacology strategies across our autoimmune pipeline. Lead the execution of multidisciplinary plans, integrating quantitative modeling techniques and working with...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Create innovative product strategies by aligning market needs and client feedback. Lead the product lifecycle from vision to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product excel...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical trial quality through leadership, mentorship, and oversight. Engage remotely with cross-functional teams, driving high standards for patient safety a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion clinical trial quality by providing strategic leadership, oversight, and mentorship across multiple studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, data integrity, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Oversee clinical project activities, manage site selection, monitoring, and compliance, while ensuring effective communication among teams and adherence to regulatory standards throughout the clinical...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive clinical research success by managing site monitoring activities, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Collaborate with teams to enhance data integrity an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Elevate clinical standards as you lead quality management initiatives across treatment centers. Inspire teams while ensuring compliance with regulations and accreditation, driving continuous improveme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Explore new frontiers in data development! Lead a dynamic team to innovate and enhance robust data solutions that drive business success while establishing best practices and efficient processes acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Champion clinical development excellence across multiple therapeutic areas, guiding the strategy, execution, and oversight of clinical trials while ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulato...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead clinical development strategies for immunology programs; oversee execution of Phase 1-4 trials, ensuring patient safety and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to drive impactful research o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Elevate clinical development by leading Phase 1-4 trials in immunology, ensuring patient safety, compliance, and collaboration with key stakeholders to drive scientific advancements and successful pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $156K *

Drive impactful workforce solutions and organizational effectiveness in a vital U.S. Air Force environment. Leverage HR expertise and program management skills to support mission success and stakehold...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $134K *

Develop and lead clinical research budgets, ensuring compliance and alignment with institutional goals. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate funding terms while providing critical analysis and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $134K *

Advance clinical research by expertly managing and negotiating budgets, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams, while delivering strategic financial guidance for impactful studies...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $200K *

Elevate your career by shaping cutting-edge research initiatives in precision medicine. Collaborate with top biopharmaceutical partners, harness advanced analytics, and drive innovations in oncology d...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing precision medicine through innovative research and collaborative analysis, driving impactful insights in oncology drug development for top biopharmaceutical partners withi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building a robust implementation framework, optimizing client launches, and enhancing project management practices to ensure seamless operations and superior service delivery across...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$360K - $500K+*

Empower clinical excellence by leading psychiatric research and trial oversight. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance patient care, supporting holistic approaches in both research and clinical se...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that leads multi-component clinical trials, managing operations, timelines, and compliance while driving innovation in personalized medicine with significant ownership and visibility in cl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$282K - $444K *

Lead the charge in driving clinical research for oncology medicines, managing all phases from pre-clinical to post-licensure. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies that ensure safety an...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$282K - $444K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading comprehensive clinical research initiatives in Hematology. Drive study design, execution, and analysis, ensuring safety and efficacy across all phases of clinic...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$302K - $370K *

Drive clinical excellence as a Medical Director overseeing hematology studies, ensuring participant safety and protocol adherence. Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic study execution w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.