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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$120K - $150K *

Transform knowledge management operations globally, leading a sustainable service that drives innovation. Oversee strategic planning, budget management, and personnel development, ensuring optimal dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the strategic operations of a world-class knowledge management team, focusing on innovation and excellence in information advisory services. Engage in governance, planning, and effective resource...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Engage in shaping data privacy strategies by overseeing compliance, risk mitigation, and operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of privacy pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $315K *

Execute strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects. Oversee the full program lifecycle, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals while managing risks a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a research lead in human-centered weather forecasting. Drive innovative projects in agricultural decision-making while managing budgets, securing funding, and overseeing junior...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $145K *

Champion safety and integrity by leading regulated content programs, optimizing workflows, and driving cross-functional collaboration for enhanced enforcement quality and operational health...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $145K *

Champion the integrity of regulated content, driving priorities, systems health, and standards. Collaborate across departments to enhance enforcement quality and streamline processes while ensuring co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

The Project Management Director will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of service-related projects within Powell's Service Division. This role involves overseeing a team of project managers...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $104K *

Develop and modernize backend database systems while collaborating with senior team members to enhance operational practices. Gain hands-on experience with AI tools and legacy technologies in a hybrid...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful insights by leading analytics projects and shaping narratives from diverse data sources. Collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment, ensuring client needs are met through da...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Oversee Human Subject Research activities, ensuring compliance with policies. Collaborate with diverse teams, maintain databases, and provide expert guidance on complex HSR-related issues, enhancing r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $360K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead program strategy and develop high-performing managers in oncology program management, driving impactful solutions and continuous improvement in a dynamic env...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $360K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team in oncology project management. Drive execution from preclinical to late development, fostering talent and implementing innovative strategies to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that drives clinical excellence and oversight across multiple research sites. Leverage your clinical expertise to optimize site performance, manage CRCs, and enhance patient enrollment whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping clinical operations excellence by overseeing multiple sites, ensuring study readiness, and optimizing performance metrics to drive recruitment success and operational compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $360K *

Lead the charge in program strategy, fostering cross-functional collaboration and developing high-performing teams within a dynamic environment, driving impactful initiatives in oncology...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and manage clinical data activities, ensuring integrity and quality throughout the data management process for clinical trials, while collaborating with external suppliers and internal teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee comprehensive data management activities for clinical trials, ensuring the development, implementation, and integrity of databases. Collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Oversee and enhance data management activities for clinical trials, ensuring high quality and regulatory compliance throughout the process. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to faci...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform clinical trials by designing high-quality eCRF databases, ensuring compliance with standards and facilitating effective interactions with study teams to meet project timelines and deliverabl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $219K *

Take ownership of regulatory strategies and submissions for cutting-edge companion diagnostics. Lead a team while interfacing with cross-functional groups and regulatory authorities to navigate the ap...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Elevate healthcare education by creating impactful video content that informs and inspires, collaborating with a skilled team to transform complex clinical data into engaging educational experiences a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $236K *

Optimize clinical development strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity, and conducting medical review and analysis to support the successful progression of drug...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $236K *

Unlock potential by driving the clinical development plan and ensuring data integrity, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams while generating key clinical outputs and preparing essential study...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Transform your career with the management of quality systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality processes and drive improvements as the organi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.