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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$222K - $305K *

Transform the landscape of medical affairs by leading a dynamic MSL team, ensuring strategic execution and development, while fostering scientific relationships to achieve organizational goals and com...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Champion analytical excellence by leading a team to enhance financial aid data strategy, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving operational improvements that support strategic decision-making...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's fostering innovative leadership in urban governance. We're looking for a strategic director to enhance city leadership programs, drive collaboration, and optimize learning experienc...

1 week ago

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

$330K - $403K *

Elevate progress at the forefront of clinical development by leading strategic initiatives across multiple programs, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory alignment to achieve optimal patient outco...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Drive innovative patient services solutions by leveraging deep expertise in operations to transform how pharma and hub partners support patients. Lead strategic roadmaps, engage with senior stakeholde...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare data into actionable insights by leveraging clinical and molecular datasets. Collaborate with researchers to design solutions and contribute to precision med...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $258K *

Elevate drug product development by leading the Gene Therapy team through formulation and manufacturing processes, ensuring successful transition from pre-clinical to commercial stages while fostering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with an interdisciplinary research team focused on cancer and health outcomes. Lead analytic efforts, coordinate projects, and ensure compliance while contributing to cutting-edge res...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$245K - $260K *

Unlock the potential of clinical pharmacology by leading study design, data analysis, and strategic planning throughout clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $260K *

Drive the design, execution, and analysis of clinical pharmacology studies while collaborating across teams. This role requires strong communication skills and expertise in pharmacokinetics to support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading audience research initiatives to inform strategic decision-making and enhance guest experiences. Oversee a dedicated team while fostering a culture of collaboration in a da...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving success in program management initiatives, focusing on collaboration, strategic planning, and performance analysis to support critical Defense strategies and weapons systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Transform customer account management by collaborating across departments, ensuring timely order completion, and enhancing communication for optimal performance and satisfaction. Drive improvements th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$94K - $120K *

Join a team that fosters innovation and supports faculty entrepreneurship in technology commercialization. Drive research initiatives while navigating complex legal agreements to enhance CUNY's resear...

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

$76K - $97K *

Lead complex behavioral and clinical research projects, fostering innovation and collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment. Drive scientific initiatives while mentoring staff and managing data...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $165K *

Elevate customer success by mentoring teams and driving strategic initiatives while managing high-level relationships with C-Suite executives to enhance institutional growth and partnership effectiven...

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1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead R&D strategy for semiconductor packaging solutions, driving customer engagements, and building a talented engineering team. Optimize design flows and tools to tackle complex challenges in advance...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform the quality landscape of a manufacturing site by leading end-to-end quality strategies, assuring compliance, instilling a proactive quality culture, and driving continuous improvement across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Join us in leading the Quality function at our site, ensuring product excellence and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives in Quality Control, Assurance, and regulatory compliance while fostering a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $118K *

Pioneer innovative automated research instruments, enhancing next-gen AI-driven capabilities. Collaborate across disciplines to improve solid-state material processing, driving scientific discovery th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing legal operations, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing processes at a fast-growing tech company. Collaborate cross-functionally while providing real-time insights...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $220K *

Serve as the operational backbone for a dynamic Legal team, driving strategy, enhancing processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration while managing legal technology and metrics in a fast-pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$132K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing antimicrobial susceptibility assays and optimize processes within a regulated environment. Mentor teams, drive product efficiency, and ensure compliance, aligning project...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $137K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by leading analytics and data science initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver BI solutions and manage cloud-based platforms that drive insig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $137K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role that drives data analytics and business intelligence, leading initiatives across teams and promoting data-driven decision-making to enhance organizational effectiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.