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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$297K - $402K *

Pioneer a global litigation strategy, driving outcomes across diverse legal matters while advising leadership. Leverage extensive expertise to shape scalable processes and enhance compliance within a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive campus planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with master plans and engaging stakeholders. Oversee strategic development projects while fostering relationships between t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$188K - $259K *

Lead transformative efforts in oral drug product development, ensuring manufacturability and readiness from early development to commercialization while mentoring scientists and driving technology adv...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Join our dynamic team to design and lead innovative experiments in genetic medicines targeting CNS disorders, working collaboratively to drive preclinical development and contribute to impactful thera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$57K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on research and innovation in ophthalmology, leading experimental operations, device development, and collaboration across multi-center initiatives while m...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$57K - $105K *

Unlock potential by overseeing research projects in genetic disorders. Supervise iPSC maintenance and contribute to grant writing within a multidisciplinary team focused on cutting-edge biomedical adv...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $393K *

Elevate your impact by defining the technical vision for AI-driven search and knowledge systems. Lead the development of innovative capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading research initiatives and strategic programs within health and wellness. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement impactful strategies and provide guidance to a de...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $195K *

Transform client relationships by engaging with senior executives, driving growth through consultative sales strategies, and providing valuable insights to enhance customer success. Collaborate cross...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $195K *

Advance your career by driving consultative sales to C-level executives. Utilize insights to guide clients in navigating challenges, creating growth opportunities, and fostering long-term relationship...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $91K *

Shape the future of research services by leading talented librarians, enhancing user-centered support, and driving innovative collection development strategies. Collaborate with diverse teams to eleva...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance clinical and operational performance of Advanced Practice Provider Services, ensuring high-quality care and a supportive work environment for APPs in oncology pra...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $195K *

Unlock potential by engaging senior leaders in Fortune-class accounts. Drive growth through trust, consultative sales, and strategic insights. Collaborate closely with executives to deliver tailored s...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $195K *

Drive impactful client relationships by engaging senior executives, delivering tailored insights, and orchestrating key account strategies to foster growth and retention within Fortune-class companies...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $195K *

Join a team that empowers sales professionals to build trusted client relationships, drive impactful growth strategies, and deliver exceptional insights for Fortune-class companies in a consultative a...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $195K *

Engage with senior leaders to unlock potential through strategic consultative sales. Drive growth, anticipate client needs, and build trusted relationships while achieving impactful outcomes for Fortu...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $210K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team in optimizing manufacturing processes, driving capital projects, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the operational execution of custom research projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and effective communication across teams and clients. Drive accountability and operational excel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$173K - $272K *

Join a transformative team leading the strategic direction of tissue-based biomarker assays to empower clinical development decisions. Drive innovation in laboratory operations while mentoring scienti...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

Drive the product vision and roadmap, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative decision science solutions that enhance operational efficiency and user experience. Leverage data to inform produ...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a senior leadership role driving a high-performing project management team, ensuring successful execution of clinical studies while managing resources, performance, and client sa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving transformation in brain health care! As a senior leader, you'll manage innovative partnerships in healthcare, aligning strategies with operations to enhance clinical outcome...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $179K *

Shape the future of analytical chemistry! Lead projects across R&D, commercial activities, and cross-functional teams. Oversee lab practices, enhance methodologies, and ensure compliance while mentori...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$259K - $314K *

Engage with us to lead global clinical trial operations, ensuring excellence in execution, collaboration, and strategy across diverse therapeutic areas, facilitating impactful advancements in healthca...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $220K *

Transform complex EITaaS challenges into effective strategies, leading initiatives and providing expert guidance while driving operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration within a dynamic Air...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.