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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$155K - $258K *

Drive product strategy and collaborate across departments to build AI solutions that enhance Finance operations, ensuring successful delivery and measurable impact in a dynamic, global environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $258K *

Pioneer the future of Finance by leading AI-driven product strategies, collaborating across teams, and transforming complex needs into innovative solutions that drive business impact and operational e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $258K *

Deliver AI-driven product strategies to enhance Finance operations. Lead cross-functional teams in developing scalable solutions that meet enterprise needs while fostering partnerships to drive produc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $258K *

Lead cross-functional teams to define and deliver AI-enabled products. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategy aligns with business needs, driving measurable impacts in Finance operations and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $190K *

Shape the future of clinical research by overseeing complex trials, managing team performance, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance study operations and participan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $243K *

Advance your career by managing cross-functional teams in clinical trials, ensuring oversight and strategic planning for project success while optimizing quality, scope, and costs on a global scale...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $243K *

Champion strategic oversight for global clinical projects, ensuring quality and cost objectives are achieved. Lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement while main...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $159K *

Elevate research capabilities by designing and optimizing cellular activity imaging experiments, capturing neural dynamics, and advancing neural technology through collaboration across multiple scient...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Unlock transformative change by leading comprehensive ERP strategies across multidisciplinary teams, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and driving readiness for high-impact organizational shifts at mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $220K *

Shape your career by leading the regulatory strategy for critical global products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and successful submissions while managing asset developm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$58K - $146K *

Take ownership of diverse research projects, ensuring effective operations and resource management while collaborating closely with the research team and enhancing quality improvement initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Lead ABA services for adults with developmental disabilities, overseeing staff training and clinical development. Collaborate with a team to implement individualized programs while ensuring quality ca...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$244K - $305K *

Join a team that's advancing drug development by leading nonclinical safety strategies and providing expert toxicology insights to drive informed decisions across research and clinical phases...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $250K *

Transform small molecule drug discovery by leading cross-functional teams, guiding project strategies, and cultivating new designs to deliver development candidates, while mentoring chemists and ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Discover the opportunity to lead cutting-edge CMC strategy for oncology programs. Innovate small molecule drug development from concept to commercialization, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $150K *

Innovate by leading consumer insights to drive impactful marketing strategies. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to unpack consumer behaviors and create compelling narratives for brand a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $281K *

Join a team that's poised to redefine neuroscience innovation. Lead the in vitro pharmacology efforts, guiding a multidisciplinary group while advancing therapies for neurodegenerative and chronic pai...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $238K *

Join a team that's pioneering structural biology through advanced cryo-EM/Cryo-ET methodologies. Lead operations, manage a scientific team, and enhance user training and research support in a collabor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K *

Unlock potential by spearheading transformative research and analytics initiatives, driving client success through strategic insights, advanced methodologies, and a passion for data storytelling, whil...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading HR strategy and operations, shaping organizational effectiveness, and driving talent initiatives. Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, ensuring strategic alignment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$242K - $338K *

Lead impactful research strategies for Partner Tools, guiding a senior team to deliver insights that shape the future of travel, while integrating AI methodologies to enhance user experiences and driv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$208K - $291K *

Champion innovative research strategies to elevate partner experiences and AI integration. Lead a high-performing team, collaborating across engineering and design to deliver impactful insights that d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$224K - $313K *

Empower our team as you define and lead research strategies for partner tools, combining hands-on execution with visionary leadership to influence business decisions and drive exceptional partner expe...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $299K *

Empower a team of analysts to drive actionable insights through strategic intelligence that enhances regulatory decisions. Lead initiatives to identify emerging threats, cultivate stakeholder relation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $266K *

Lead a strategic intelligence team driving insights on emerging risks impacting the financial markets. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of actionable intel...

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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.