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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$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...

2 days ago

  •   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

$80K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing health services research while leading QA efforts, guiding projects, and influencing policy. Collaborate with experts to ensure quality and drive impactful re...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $128K *

Contribute to advancing health services research through quality assurance and methodology oversight. Lead automation efforts and research initiatives while promoting collaboration across teams to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the eDiscovery sector by developing new business opportunities and creating targeted marketing campaigns, enhancing sales efforts, and collaborating with leadershi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $123K *

Empower product safety through signal management, risk evaluation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and support safety surveillance during all development phases...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join us to elevate quality standards in radiopharmaceutical development. Lead GMP compliance and quality systems while mentoring junior staff. Drive improvement across our portfolio, ensuring regulato...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $229K *

Shape the future of inspection readiness by leading cross-functional initiatives that ensure compliance with global regulations and readiness for audits, while enhancing quality systems and driving co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Inspire the future of biologics by providing strategic analytical leadership, advancing methodologies, and fostering collaboration across development programs to ensure regulatory compliance and produ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $233K *

Take ownership of clinical data management activities, guiding teams to ensure accurate and complete clinical trial data. Collaborate with functional leaders and vendors to define strategies, maintain...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $251K *

Lead the development and execution of impactful marketing strategies for pancreatic cancer programs, driving customer engagement and organizational growth through collaboration, innovation, and effect...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion independent research coordination and administrative tasks to enhance study outcomes. Collaborate with investigators, manage study issues, and support quality control while training new coord...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in U.S. manufacturing operations, driving execution and scaling autonomous defense systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish a high-performance production environment emphas...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $325K *

Contribute to developing impactful investment strategies and managing research projects to enhance systematic investment models and portfolio construction in a data-driven environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to the strategic growth of a healthcare provider network by leading integration initiatives and partnerships. This role requires collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficiency...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Unlock the full potential of data analytics to enhance clinical and operational performance. Lead and mentor a high-performing team, while collaborating with executive stakeholders to drive strategic...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $248K *

Lead the charge in preclinical pharmacology, driving strategy to translate biology into impactful drug development across inflammation and hematology programs while collaborating with diverse scientif...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Take ownership of the Harvard International Office, leading strategic initiatives to support international students and scholars while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across diverse ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$78K - $88K *

Empower research by managing and coordinating clinical studies, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and participant engagement. Collaborate with diverse teams while executing protocols to enhance hea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $117K *

Lead the charge in delivering high quality, evidence-based clinical services across diverse teams. Provide strategic oversight, promote collaboration, and establish standards ensuring effective suppor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate enterprise transformation by leading strategic initiatives, governing portfolio execution, and managing change across cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and enhance oper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $226K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing product strategy, bridging R&D and partner needs for impactful software and bioinformatics advancements. Drive product development and external engagement to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $100K *

Manage simulation lab operations to ensure high-quality programming and training. Collaborate with clinical educators to design scenarios, promote interprofessional initiatives, and enhance staff lear...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $177K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative medical devices by managing diverse teams, driving product design and research, and ensuring project success through effective collaboration and strong communi...

1 week 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.