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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$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic consulting team focused on solving complex challenges in commodity trading and risk management, while leveraging your extensive leadership and industry knowledge to drive impactful solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $297K *

Elevate your career by leading the search for innovative immunology opportunities, driving strategic alignment across cross-functional teams, and presenting findings to senior leadership to influence...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by overseeing financial management and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and delivering high-quality, efficient trial activities...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge global data center strategies that align with corporate goals, driving collaboration across teams, and ensuring successful project delivery while mentoring a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI through strategic development of global data centers. Lead initiatives that address capacity growth, engage with stakeholders, and drive innovative solution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $220K *

Transform data center strategies by leading the development and execution of innovative projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to meet ambitious capacity targets while ensuring risk management and n...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing a global data center portfolio by driving strategic partnerships, managing capacity growth initiatives, and guiding complex negotiations to secure future infrastructure w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $210K *

Join a team focused on advancing data center initiatives, leading strategic development and partnerships while driving capacity growth and innovation, ensuring successful execution aligned with compan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $220K *

Pioneer the strategic development of global data centers, leveraging collaboration across teams to drive AI initiatives and capacity growth while minimizing risks and costs. Lead and mentor a dynamic...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$260K - $357K *

Shape the future of applied science by leading strategic initiatives and partnerships within cutting-edge technology development at a prominent research facility. Drive innovation, ensure operational...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of biopharmaceutical development as you lead CMC strategies for antibody and ADC oncology programs, ensuring quality and scalability from early clinical supply to late-stage success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Drive growth and innovation in the Data Analytics practice across the Americas by leading business development, overseeing client engagements, and building high-performing teams to deliver impactful a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $130K *

Empower development initiatives by collaborating with leadership to secure significant philanthropic investments that enhance health programs and make a meaningful impact in cancer care and research...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K *

Optimize insights by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance client understanding through research and analytics, advancing strategies that drive real-world impact and fostering innovation in meth...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Elevate strategic projects for data center development aimed at supporting AI initiatives. Drive collaboration across departments to meet aggressive capacity targets and mentor a high-performing team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our Cell Line Development team by contributing innovative techniques in cell line banking, engineering, and assays, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance re...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $116K *

Transform research outcomes by delivering hands-on molecular biology expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team in cutting-edge gene therapy projects while optimizing workflows and analyzing complex b...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Drive operational excellence and strategic growth by leading day-to-day management, process enhancements, and cross-functional team collaboration to optimize client engagements and resource utilizatio...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead operational excellence by optimizing processes, enhancing delivery, and driving client satisfaction. Collaborate with executives to elevate organizational performance while fostering a high-perfo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $200K *

Shape your career by leading observational research projects that generate real-world evidence in oncology. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance data insights and drive strategic decis...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $314K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide epidemiology and real-world evidence strategies. Deliver impactful evidence solutions across therapeutic areas, serving as a trusted partner to cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive global consumer insights and brand research strategies, overseeing brand health tracking, segmentation, and market analysis to inform strategic decisions and enhance brand performance across reg...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $179K *

Help us navigate the regulatory landscape to advance innovative cell therapies from early to late-stage development while ensuring compliance, managing submissions, and collaborating with cross-functi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Drive customer success by leading global teams, improving retention, and enhancing product utilization, ensuring a seamless experience across diverse regions and platforms while driving operational ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$220K - $280K *

Oversee and drive the strategic direction of global clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence from initiation to completion while leading cross-functional teams to del...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.