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.

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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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$175K - $210K *

Pioneer advancements in oncology by leading global product development for late-stage radiopharmaceuticals. Collaborate across functions to meet objectives, manage risks, and ensure regulatory complia...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic consulting in Market Access, leading industry projects, securing revenue, and fostering team excellence. As a senior leader, you'll advise life sciences clients...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $230K *

Transform the future of engineering leadership by driving operational strategy, enhancing collaboration, and fostering client relationships that empower mission-critical and data center projects. Lead...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Optimize research efforts in impurity fate and product stability, managing unit operations and data collection to develop scalable processes for bio-derived materials. Collaborate cross-functionally a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee sponsored research administration, providing essential pre- and post-award support for investigators. Collaborate with financial stakeholders to ensure compliance and fo...

Today

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

$297K - $356K *

Shape the future of drug development by defining asset strategy for oncology and immunology programs, translating insights into competitive advantages, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $289K *

Lead operational excellence by optimizing partner capacity, enhancing business performance, and driving strategic initiatives within a collaborative consulting environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $230K *

Drive successful execution of pivotal clinical trials, ensuring timely, compliant operations and data integrity. Collaborate cross-functionally to oversee study progress, vendor management, and regula...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $220K *

Drive innovation in data management as you shape enterprise architecture, lead cross-functional teams, and implement strategic solutions that align data initiatives with business goals. Your expertise...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $220K *

Lead innovative data architecture initiatives to enhance enterprise data capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving technological advancements in data management and gover...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $220K *

Drive innovative data architecture and governance strategies to enhance analytics capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable solutions that align with business objectives...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical operations by developing strategies and overseeing complex clinical programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective delivery, adherence to regulation...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Explore an opportunity to lead operational strategies for complex clinical programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficient delivery in a hybrid work environment, im...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Transform clinical operations by leading complex program strategies and driving excellence in execution. Collaborate with partners and teams to ensure successful delivery and quality of clinical trial...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Design and execute comprehensive strategies to optimize collections, foster collaboration across teams, and enhance borrower engagement, driving financial results while maintaining a customer-centric...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $235K *

Accelerate your career by leading the In Vivo/Translational Biology group, driving pharmacology projects in oncology, and shaping innovative strategies for drug candidate development from discovery to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $246K *

Champion innovative water solutions by leading a dynamic research portfolio, fostering collaboration across fields, and aligning projects with national water security goals to ensure a sustainable fut...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$197K - $246K *

Lead the charge in advancing innovative water treatment solutions, overseeing research initiatives to secure America's water future. Collaborate with industry and research leaders to align projects wi...

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $109K *

Champion research excellence by overseeing laboratory activities and biobanking processes. Lead protocol development, manage staff, and ensure compliance with safety regulations, while actively suppor...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $109K *

Lead coordination of research activities in our lab, overseeing experimental design and biobanking. Manage data analysis, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations to support groundbreaking res...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative drug development as a lead in Translational Medicine Safety, directing pathology assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance. Engage with teams to integrate crucial safety...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality capital projects while managing complex design and construction tasks. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects meet budget and scope, d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Execute high-level strategies while owning outcomes end-to-end. Drive go-to-market initiatives, establish partnerships, and optimize operations in a dynamic environment with evolving roles and KPIs...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial management, overseeing CRAs and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality clinical deliverables on a global scale, while driving operational excellence and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $288K *

Lead nursing research and EBP initiatives across the system, developing strategic plans, fostering collaboration, mentoring nurses, and ensuring compliance with regulations to enhance patient care out...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.