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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$125K - $180K *

Lead the charge in negotiating complex licensing transactions, bridging technology and commercial interests. Command high-value agreements in biomedical, software, and chemical sectors while advising...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in oncology product management, overseeing strategic portfolio life cycles and driving adoption of molecular residual disease solutions through collaboration across departments to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $248K *

Pioneer innovative research initiatives in Neurology and Neuroscience, leveraging expertise in neuroimaging, genetics, and data analysis to advance knowledge and foster independent research projects w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive clinical quality leadership across ambulatory locations, enhancing risk management and performance improvement initiatives while collaborating closely with operational leaders to achieve optimal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform information security practices by leading a dedicated team to build and mature a comprehensive security program across governance, risk, compliance, and incident response, while enabling inn...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $110K *

Shape the future of healthcare data analytics by producing insights and forecasts. Engage with customers, lead projects, mentor junior staff, and drive strategic decisions with your expertise in marke...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading early clinical development programs and collaborating across teams. Drive strategy and influence decision-making while contributing to innovative research that impacts pati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Analyze innovative clinical strategies and drive early-phase study design within a collaborative environment. Influence research directions and clinical value as a leader in advancing impactful therap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $184K *

Tackle complex consumer product development as a leader in innovation. You will manage diverse teams, driving projects from conception to market launch, ensuring excellence in technology integration a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$244K - $305K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical data management strategies and teams. Drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster innovation in clinical research to maintain data in...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Elevate corporate real estate transactions, managing complex portfolios from acquisition to disposal while leading internal and external teams to deliver innovative strategies and enhance value for cl...

2 weeks ago

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

$218K - $327K *

Drive strategic insights as a Senior Director in Competitive Intelligence, shaping commercial and clinical decisions with data analysis in the oncology field to enhance portfolio strategies and patien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$218K - $327K *

Champion strategic direction by delivering critical insights in oncology to influence decision-makers. Collaborate with a high-achieving team to analyze competitive data and drive impactful portfolio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$218K - $327K *

Shape the future of oncology by delivering critical insights to drive strategic investment decisions and influence key partnerships, enhancing patient outcomes and return on investment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$218K - $327K *

Engage your strategic mindset to drive impactful oncology decisions, shaping future investments through high-level competitive analysis. Collaborate with leaders and experts while influencing strategi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $258K *

Manage and lead strategic contracting and procurement activities, ensuring compliance and effective execution across multiple sites. Drive team performance while fostering relationships with governmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Contribute to diverse projects from inception to completion, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment within the organ...

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

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming legal operations through AI adoption. Drive client relations, oversee workflows, and ensure success post-deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $151K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing drug metabolism by providing expert analysis in biotransformation studies, ensuring insightful identification of metabolites for various projects, and collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Drive innovation in drug development as a Senior Principal Research Scientist, leading process research for drug conjugates and small molecules. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement strategies...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Drive transformation in large-scale biopharma projects as a technical authority on field instrumentation and control systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across global manufacturing...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Contribute to scientific excellence by leading advanced research initiatives aimed at integrating emerging technologies, mentoring top talent, and advancing sustainable practices in biomedical researc...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $400K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge voice models and algorithms, driving initiatives to enhance speech understanding and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful AI solutions that...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $150K *

Engage as a strategic advisor in HR, delivering tailored solutions to complex challenges. Collaborate with leadership to implement effective people strategies and enhance organizational culture, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading the HR Project Management Office to drive initiative execution, optimize resource allocation, and establish governance that ensures impactful HR outcomes across the po...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.