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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$200K - $250K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$295K - $344K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $230K *

Empower quality assurance by ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and technical expertise to enhance operational e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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

$108K - $184K *

Drive innovative research initiatives as a Translational Research Program Manager, overseeing operational activities and execution of a national precision oncology project, ensuring collaboration, ali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $184K *

Manage and coordinate a complex national precision oncology initiative, leading teams in bioinformatics and translational research to create AI-driven digital models for cancer treatment and patient o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$195K - $270K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $126K *

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

$180K - $240K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $205K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $85K *

Join us to lead operations in a dynamic research lab, shaping protocols, managing resources, and ensuring compliance. Your expertise will optimize workflow and support groundbreaking initiatives in ne...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives that enhance profitability and optimize asset recovery through data-driven insights. Manage and mentor a high-impact analytics team while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.