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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$154K - $312K *

Champion innovative intelligence strategies by leading a dynamic team, analyzing emerging market threats, and fostering vital partnerships to enhance regulatory decisions and drive operational excelle...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $286K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic intelligence initiatives that enhance regulatory decisions and mitigate emerging risks. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while guiding a team of...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $286K *

Help us shape the future of financial intelligence by leading a dynamic team that drives strategic insights and enhances regulatory decision-making for member firms and investors. Engage with stakehol...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading a team in strategic intelligence, identifying risks and trends to drive data-informed regulatory decisions. Collaborate across departments and external partners to enhan...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of strategic intelligence, leading a team of analysts to identify risks and trends while fostering collaboration across regulatory bodies and member firms to ensur...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $278K *

Champion intelligence insights by leading a team to identify and analyze emerging risks, ensuring timely delivery of actionable intelligence that shapes regulatory decisions and strengthens partnershi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $312K *

Lead the charge in identifying and analyzing emerging risks to enhance regulatory intelligence and decision-making, while managing a team that facilitates strategic partnerships across sectors to driv...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's responsible for leading complex Federal IT initiatives, overseeing program performance, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely contract deliverables while serving as...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and manage residential services for adults with Serious Mental Illness, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a supportive environment that fosters independence and stability...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Discover innovative ways to enhance multimodal agentic systems for creative tasks. Focus on developing advanced language models and improving interactions with video and real-world data, while driving...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Champion advanced economic analysis and lead complex projects in antitrust and competition. Drive collaboration with experts and clients while managing teams to deliver high-quality insights and repor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $300K *

Drive success in complex antitrust cases by leading econometric analysis and research, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with experts to deliver actionable insights and impactful reports...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$273K - $290K *

Lead the charge in establishing a world-class quality culture in a dynamic, clinical-stage environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in AI-driven clinica...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Explore a dynamic role supporting senior leadership in public affairs, collaborating with diverse teams and clients, and gaining valuable project management experience within a fast-paced environment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $165K *

Engineer innovative eDiscovery solutions, manage projects and client interactions, and lead a team of experts. Thrive in a dynamic environment by leveraging data and technology to navigate complex leg...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Empower a regional clinical research program by leading and mentoring a team across five sites. Drive high-quality study execution and enhance patient enrollment while ensuring adherence to regulatory...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $225K *

Pioneer a strategic competitive intelligence program, leading the analysis and positioning within the observability and AIOps landscape to enhance win rates and GTM strategy, while driving cross-funct...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Analyze the competitive landscape of observability and AIOps; lead a strategic CI program to enhance positioning, win rates, and market insights while engaging with teams across sales, marketing, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive New Relic's competitive intelligence strategy and execution, enhancing market positioning and win rates by analyzing competitors in observability, monitoring, and AIOps. Collaborate cross-functi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $108K *

Shape the future of biomedical research by overseeing lab operations, mentoring staff, and driving innovative experimental designs in a collaborative environment focused on hematopoietic stem cell agi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading collaborative program management initiatives that drive community engagement, workforce development, and innovative research support. Work closely with diverse stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Support the regulatory strategy for promotional communications, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain scientific integrity and protect bu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific publications, shaping narratives, and guiding cross-functional teams while ensuring timely delivery and compliance for impactful communication...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Champion the development and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies. Lead multidisciplinary teams to advance PK/PD studies and regulatory goals while driving innovation and excellence in clinic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$217K - $299K *

Lead strategic drug development initiatives across multiple teams, driving asset value creation and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Responsible for integrated planning, risk management, a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.