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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$70K - $95K *

Transform educational outcomes by guiding senior leaders in decision-making, utilizing data-driven insights while providing consultative support & expertise to drive institutional success. Engage with...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of clinical research initiatives. Oversee program management, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines, regulatory standards, and operational excellence, while driving improvements in p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$320K - $490K *

Transform the core infrastructure of our life sciences AI platform as you lead a growing team, architecting software for scientists. Engage in hands-on engineering while shaping standards and driving...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K *

Empower clinical research excellence by leading rater training and endpoint surveillance initiatives to enhance the scientific integrity of trials while promoting evidence-based methodologies and coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $272K *

Lead the charge in managing a bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring compliance, quality, and strategic direction while fostering a team environment and implementing continuous quality improvements to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $125K *

Champion strategic research initiatives and guide academic leaders by designing impactful projects that address key educational challenges, fostering innovation and best practices in higher education...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$85K - $123K *

Drive the success of interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI and psychiatry, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing project execution, and fostering collaboration to enhance patient c...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing research programs and training initiatives, guiding a diverse team, fostering collaborations, and enhancing research capacity to drive innovative AI projects that pos...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$246K - $320K *

Tackle the future of private market analytics by leading AI research initiatives. Partner with top-tier researchers to develop scalable, innovative solutions that enhance institutional investment stra...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Support effective communication between 340B entities and manufacturers, resolving complex issues while optimizing user experiences and internal processes. Leverage expertise in healthcare software to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $229K *

Champion innovative clinical studies and development strategies, leading scientific oversight and cross-functional collaborations to enhance therapeutic programs. Drive data review and regulatory cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $361K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and validation of next-gen AI agents and workflows. Partner across teams to implement scalable AI solutions, promote best practices, and mentor engineers in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $188K *

Join us in designing advanced data pipelines to optimize health system utilization and clinical research through innovative modeling techniques and real-world data integration, making a measurable imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $188K *

Design and implement advanced data pipelines and epidemiological models to enhance clinical trial operations by integrating real-world data sources. Utilize operations research techniques to analyze b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $188K *

Empower innovative health systems research by leveraging data and modeling techniques. Design and implement complex data pipelines, integrate real-world data, and drive impactful decision-making for c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $188K *

Transform the future of healthcare research by developing data-driven models and pipelines to enhance decision-making in clinical trials, utilizing advanced analytics and operations research technique...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing financial operations for cancer clinical trials, overseeing contracts and budgets. Collaborate across teams to enhance research resource management and ensure compliance wi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $193K *

Lead transformative clinical research initiatives, manage collaboration across sectors, and ensure scientific integrity while mentoring teams and driving innovation in health data management and analy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $137K *

Shape the future of leadership development by implementing impactful initiatives, creating assessment programs, and fostering a culture of continuous feedback and mentorship within a dynamic and colla...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $143K *

Transform the future of leadership by designing impactful development programs that cultivate talent and foster a culture of feedback. Your expertise will drive initiatives that enhance advisor effect...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $146K *

Serve as a key driver in leadership development initiatives, shaping programs and frameworks that enhance effectiveness and cultivate a feedback-focused culture, ultimately strengthening the organizat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $157K *

Champion leadership development by designing impactful programs, driving feedback cultures, and building strong leadership pipelines to support organizational growth and advisor effectiveness...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $144K *

Innovate leadership development strategies that enhance capabilities, drive growth, and foster a culture of feedback. Collaborate with teams to implement effective programs that support advisor career...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $183K *

Optimize operational functions by collaborating with teams to streamline processes, manage vendor relationships, and tackle unique challenges while supporting the CEO. Drive growth by owning recruitme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $124K *

Drive growth and strategy as a trusted advisor in brand research, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction through effective team management and innovative insights within a dynamic market re...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.