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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$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining market communications as you lead impactful PR strategies that drive awareness in both enterprise and federal landscapes. Shape narratives, engage key analysts, and ampli...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$169K - $237K *

Join a team that's driving impactful advocacy efforts by cultivating relationships with legislators and stakeholders to shape policies influencing the pharmaceutical industry and improve patient care...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$244K - $305K *

Lead clinical development strategies to drive transformative therapies. Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and efficient execution of clinical trials. Collaborate with stakeholders, g...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $263K *

Drive impactful research in national security, leveraging your expertise in modeling, coding, and data analysis. Collaborate on critical projects addressing technology life cycles, military effectiven...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing operational excellence and strategic leadership in the Housekeeping Department. Collaborate with management and staff to deliver top-tier service while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Elevate your career by leading global technology onboarding for corporate real estate. Drive program delivery, manage a dynamic team, and enhance stakeholder collaboration across diverse projects worl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Biomarker and Translation team to design and execute innovative experiments supporting therapy development. Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to key decision-making in our...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Drive the growth of a transformative fundraising initiative, establishing strategic partnerships and securing philanthropic investments to advance neuroscience research and public education, while bui...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Oversee technology services that empower academic excellence while managing IT staff and budgets. Drive innovation in education technology and ensure secure, reliable infrastructure to support learnin...

3 weeks ago

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

$81K - $107K *

Partner with us to enhance microbial fermentation processes for recombinant proteins. This hands-on role emphasizes bench-scale bioreactor operations and data analysis in a fast-paced research environ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $382K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a dynamic team driving analytical strategies for biologics, ensuring high-quality deliverables from preclinical to commercial stages in a collaborative environment focuse...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $233K *

Drive impactful real-world data solutions that enhance study designs and evidence strategies. Lead cross-functional teams to define products enhancing clinical outcomes, ensuring alignment with regula...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $165K *

Transform innovative ideas into practical ML and AI applications by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop state-of-the-art solutions and prototypes for diverse projects in autonomous...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $176K *

Drive production excellence by leading strategy and operations for upstream/downstream manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency while managing performance goa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine strategic sourcing by leading cross-functional teams to enhance procurement processes. Drive cost savings and supplier standardization initiatives while fostering collaboration within the Su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Empower patient care as you provide high-quality, comprehensive health services. Oversee clinical practices, develop goals, and mentor staff while ensuring safe operations and improved client service...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $344K *

Lead strategic decision-making through innovative forecasting and analytics methodologies. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights that drive business performance and enhance market re...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $344K *

Pioneer data-driven decision-making by developing actionable demand forecasts that align with brand strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance tracking and insights for o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $165K *

Partner with us to lead eDiscovery projects, driving client relations and managing complex data workflows essential for litigation success. Utilize your expertise to innovate and enhance strategies fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $165K *

Analyze complex eDiscovery projects, managing data identification, collection, and processing. Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored solutions while ensuring quality control and effective manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining the eDiscovery landscape. Lead crucial engagements, manage complex projects, and guide clients through intricate data challenges in litigation and regulatory investigatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $165K *

Analyze and oversee eDiscovery projects while serving as the primary client contact. Leverage your expertise to strategize data management and ensure successful execution of all aspects from collectio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $165K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of eDiscovery, managing and leading complex projects for litigation and regulatory investigations while leveraging unique technical expertise and innovative strateg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing complex eDiscovery projects, serving as the central contact for clients and overseeing data collection, processing, and production tasks while mentoring junior staff to bui...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $165K *

Optimize eDiscovery initiatives by leading projects from identification to production, driving sophisticated strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and management...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.