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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$150K - $200K *

Pioneer impactful strategies in medical affairs for an Oncology portfolio. Drive medical education, data generation, and collaboration to enhance patient care and safety while engaging with healthcare...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $300K *

Lead high-impact client engagements in healthcare strategy, empowering teams to excel in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical sectors. Drive research and insights that guide critical decisions, foster...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful teams to drive strategic advantages in healthcare consulting, delivering actionable insights and empowering junior members while engaging closely with clients...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $300K *

Shape strategic initiatives in healthcare consulting by leading teams, enhancing client relationships, and delivering actionable insights to foster growth within pharmaceutical and biopharma sectors...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $300K *

Inspire impactful solutions as you lead teams in our Healthcare practice, driving strategic client success and developing future leaders in a fast-paced, boutique environment that values your ideas an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $300K *

Contribute to impactful healthcare strategies by leading cross-functional teams, delivering insights on market access, pricing, and commercialization, while mentoring junior staff and driving high-qua...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $190K *

Lead impactful prescription drug policy research while driving federal business development. Utilize your expertise to guide complex projects and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality evidence for polic...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare policy research, leading complex CMS/CMMI initiatives. This role involves managing projects, driving business development, and providing expert insig...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $190K *

Shape the future of healthcare research by leading groundbreaking initiatives in prescription drug policy. Drive project success, engage stakeholders, and foster innovation while providing vital insig...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $190K *

Unlock impactful research by leading CMS and CMMI projects, driving federal business development, and providing expert insights in drug policy to influence healthcare decision-making and improve patie...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the strategic oversight of primary care operations, driving efficiency, compliance, and quality initiatives across multiple service lines while fostering collaboration and managing growth in a pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $167K *

Lead the execution and strategy of SEO and AEO initiatives, managing a high-performing team to drive measurable business impact and enhance visibility across digital platforms. Influence enterprise go...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $167K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our search strategy, optimizing performance, and driving impactful results across digital platforms. Manage a dynamic team and shape the future of SEO and AEO in a fast-pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$183K - $305K *

Drive decision excellence by enhancing the governance framework, ensuring timely, high-quality decision-making across the development portfolio while fostering cross-functional collaboration and conti...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Empower complex problem-solving as a Senior Associate, leveraging expertise in economics, finance, and data analysis for high-stakes intellectual property engagements, collaborating with top legal and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$279K - $419K *

Reimagine power efficiency in processor design by leading a global team. Drive technical strategy, influence cross-functional collaboration, and innovate power reduction methodologies to set new indus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $179K *

Lead the charge in CMC project management within Pharmaceutical Development, driving drug product development from early discovery to commercialization. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high-q...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$62K - $500K+*

Partner with us to advance groundbreaking research on antibiotic resistance and urinary microbiome dynamics, while conducting independent studies in a collaborative lab environment focused on improvin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming workforce strategy and HR governance for a dynamic department of over 1,400. You’ll lead recruitment, onboarding, and compliance efforts while fostering collaboration a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $167K *

Lead the charge in advancing SEO and AEO strategies for enterprise growth, driving cross-functional initiatives, and optimizing online visibility while coaching a high-performing team committed to mea...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $300K *

Lead the charge in strategic healthcare initiatives, guiding a team to empower clients in pharmaceuticals and biotech through insightful analysis and actionable recommendations for market access and c...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $190K *

Shape the future of healthcare policy by leading complex research on prescription drug pricing and payment models while driving federal business development and providing expert insights to influence...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $190K *

Elevate healthcare policy research by leading pivotal projects on drug pricing and payment models. Utilize your expertise to deliver actionable insights and drive strategic business development while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by serving as a strategic HR advisor, utilizing research and diagnostics to enhance client relationships and develop tailored strategies that drive organizational success and measu...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive measurable change by serving as a strategic HR partner, leveraging research and insights to advise leaders, prioritize initiatives, and optimize client outcomes in rapidly evolving organizationa...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.