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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$95K - $104K *

Elevate user experience by leading UX research initiatives that drive insight-driven improvements across OIT services, ensuring that decision-making is informed by robust user data and continuous feed...

1 week ago

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

$210K - $263K *

Unlock potential by leading privacy initiatives, providing legal expertise on data protection laws across healthcare and life sciences, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Develop a proactive risk management framework to ensure compliance and supply continuity in external manufacturing, driving structured assessments and mitigation strategies across global operations to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $442K *

Transform the future of biomedical research by leading the Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute through strategic visioning, innovation, and collaboration, while fostering a culture of excell...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $245K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise talent management and executive hiring strategies. Ensure succession readiness and build leadership depth through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $201K *

Join a team that's transforming access to climate adaptation tools through innovative AI-based weather forecasts, leading multiple interdisciplinary workstreams to enhance resilience for vulnerable po...

Yesterday

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

$130K - $180K *

Champion the development of scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, overseeing projects and providing strategic medical communications to ensure brand success while fostering collaborati...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $201K *

Champion interdisciplinary initiatives that leverage AI to transform weather forecasts for vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries. Manage multiple teams, oversee operations, and se...

Yesterday

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

$260K - $320K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives to optimize GMP compliance across external partners while leading a dedicated team. Your expertise will shape the quality strategy to support product transitions fr...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$243K - $331K *

Lead and innovate in the management and execution of Phase 1-3 clinical trials, guiding multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive clinical development strategies while ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $207K *

Take ownership of clinical data management for global trials, leading a team to ensure quality deliverables from study start to close. Drive process improvements, develop standards, and manage vendor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $91K *

Transform the landscape of LGBTQ+ young people’s mental health research through conducting quantitative analyses, co-authoring impactful publications, and data-informed advocacy. Collaborate across te...

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5 days ago

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

$165K - $201K *

Drive the advancement of a dynamic Center, overseeing operations, fundraising, and strategic partnerships to establish a pioneering hub for computational social science, while coordinating with academ...

3 weeks ago

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

$165K - $201K *

Empower a dynamic center by leading cross-disciplinary teams in operations, outreach, and financial strategy. Drive innovative partnerships and initiatives that translate visionary research into pract...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining partnership operations by overseeing agency relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing operational excellence to maximize business outcomes and foster co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading market development and product strategies in medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure customer satisfaction, and enhance prod...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $167K *

Design and execute high-impact content strategies, leveraging data insights to enhance client engagement and retention. Drive innovation in content delivery, managing complex projects while optimizing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $167K *

Transform content strategy by collaborating across teams to deliver impactful insights that enhance client engagement and support business growth. Lead initiatives to optimize processes and drive outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$199K - $343K *

Unlock potential by leading early-phase neuroscience clinical programs. Shape strategies, oversee trials from first-in-human to Proof-of-Concept, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by providing strategic insights and recommendations. You will engage directly with clients, drive projects, and influence key decisions while developing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $247K *

Create impactful real-world evidence strategies to inform healthcare decisions. Collaborate with diverse teams to execute studies, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive economic modeling that me...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join us in leading complex, cross-functional programs in life sciences. Oversee strategic client relationships, drive execution excellence, and mentor teams to enhance project delivery across multiple...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Drive complex, cross-functional program management across multiple laboratory sites, ensuring strategic client relationships, on-time delivery, and high-quality execution by mentored project teams in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $218K *

Elevate quantitative research initiatives to enhance insights and drive decision-making. Lead a high-performing team, partner across the organization, and transform data into actionable recommendation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of design by guiding teams in the execution of complex projects, ensuring high standards in documentation and delivery while fostering technical excellence and mentoring talent across...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.