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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$141K - $188K *

Join a pioneering team as you lead multi-omics analysis from clinical trials, translating complex data into vital biological insights. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to advance clinical str...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex clinical studies, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance while collaborating across teams to drive innovation and quality outcomes in clinica...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead and deliver multimillion-dollar rail and transit projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive strategic direction and risk management across high-profile infrastructu...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our CRM strategy to enhance user engagement and support business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption, streamline processes, and deliver insightful an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $218K *

Drive strategic IT project delivery in Discovery, collaborating globally to ensure alignment with business objectives and managing project portfolios effectively. Engage with senior leaders to transla...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and excellence in Oncology Clinical Research. Oversee coordinators, enhance protocol adherence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to elevate the program's im...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical operations by managing multi-site trials globally, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving study execution through strong cross-functional team collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Engage in leading complex projects end-to-end, fostering team collaboration and mentoring staff, while ensuring timely delivery and efficient resource management within budget parameters. Drive organi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$70K - $95K *

Explore a hands-on Research Associate role driving protein science and cell biology workflows. Collaborate with scientists to execute and optimize assays, ensuring rigorous and reproducible science in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $275K *

Drive strategic data science initiatives, leading a team to innovate AI solutions that enhance patient access to life-saving therapies while collaborating with product and engineering for impactful ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $144K *

Lead the charge in strategic growth by managing and expanding key client accounts. Drive opportunities, deepen executive relationships, and guide cross-functional teams towards impactful results in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $243K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the ethical use of AI across the healthcare landscape. You’ll establish governance frameworks, ensure compliance, and drive innovation while safeguarding patient safety an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $249K *

Launch quality oversight at external manufacturing and lab networks, supporting CMC development and establishing quality frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and efficient o...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $125K *

Elevate academic success by driving assessment initiatives across departments, training stakeholders, and enhancing the evaluation framework, ensuring the effective use of the course evaluation system...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Take ownership of innovative research initiatives in Emergency Medicine, collaborating effectively with faculty and medical staff while promoting educational excellence and improving patient care with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $179K *

Lead the charge in clinical data management by ensuring quality deliverables, overseeing project timelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support regulatory submissions and new drug...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $155K *

Oversee IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate resources to implement technology solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Shape results by managing IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration across teams while adhering to business goals and technical standards...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to manage IT projects from initiation to delivery. Drive coordination, execution, and progress reporting to ensure that technology solutions meet business objectives...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Lead and execute IT projects to drive business objectives, ensuring timely delivery and cross-functional collaboration. Engage with stakeholders and manage project lifecycles while addressing challeng...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $319K *

Shape the future of prostate cancer research as you lead a prominent initiative, driving innovative studies and collaborations that seek to understand and ultimately cure aggressive forms of the disea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $155K *

Drive IT project success by managing planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborate across teams and ensure technology solutions align with business objectives while maintaining high quality and sched...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives while interacting cross-functionally to implement effective technology solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining our R&D team innovating regenerative medicine through the design of advanced cell- and tissue-based products. Collaborate with scientists to develop assays, generate pro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming housing solutions for Los Angeles' vulnerable populations. As an Associate Director, you will drive program strategy, manage multidisciplinary teams, and collaborate wi...

3 weeks ago

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

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.