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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$75K - $95K *

Unlock strategic digital communication initiatives to elevate outreach, engagement, and impact. Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure targeted messaging aligns with organizational goals, utilizin...

4 weeks ago

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

$157K - $213K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader, fostering institutional relationships and delivering tailored asset management solutions while driving sales processes and client service excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Transform data operations by establishing and leading a high-performance team that optimizes processes, enhances AI capabilities, and ensures data accuracy for institutional-grade outputs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Drive legal strategy in a fast-growing environment, transforming regulatory challenges into opportunities, shaping comprehensive legal frameworks, commercial agreements, compliance, and corporate gove...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead the HR department, driving strategic talent management, employee relations, and HRIS initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness and uphold core...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $270K *

Lead the charge in data-driven innovation by applying advanced analytics, ML, and AI techniques to enhance business solutions, while managing a talented Data Science team and collaborating effectively...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $270K *

Drive innovation in data science solutions by leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Lead a skilled team towards strategic product development, collaborating with business units to t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform operations by leading unified people and talent strategies, optimizing HR processes, and building high-performing teams to support major growth initiatives across diverse business units...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $252K *

Shape the future of financial strategy as you deliver insights and leadership across a global cost base, partnering with senior leaders to drive AI-enabled transformation and investment decisions cruc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the veterinary care program, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing team operations, and providing expert clinical services to support animal research initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining talent management by aligning top-tier talent with client needs and driving business success through proactive coaching and strategic engagement. Be a pivotal partner in...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the rehabilitation research initiatives, shaping strategic plans to enhance patient outcomes, forge collaborative partnerships, and elevate institutional prominence in medical rehabilitation stud...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $308K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative medical device solutions by overseeing mechanical engineering and surgical workflow developments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product qualit...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming education by partnering with state agencies to enhance the SAT Suite, ensuring effective delivery and strategic engagement for data-driven improvement and equity in K-1...

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2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $309K *

Drive innovation in surgical education through rigorous research and collaboration. Engage with a dynamic team to enhance scholarship and mentor emerging education leaders, contributing to UCSF's miss...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead initiatives to optimize operations, enhancing efficiency and aligning resources across teams. Drive strategic planning and foster a culture of excellence while managing budgets and talent develop...

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead operational strategies, enhance efficiency, and ensure optimal resource management while fostering a high-performance culture in a rapidly evolving environment...

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

$130K - $180K *

Drive commercial performance by leading a team that enhances field execution, aligns with strategies, and ensures successful product launches while fostering a high-performance culture and customer en...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $125K *

Transform IDC's content landscape by producing innovative multimedia assets, owning the podcast experience, leading customer stories, and collaborating closely with creative teams to engage diverse au...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading Local Study Teams to ensure the delivery of clinical studies within budget and timelines, while maintaining compliance with international guidelines and local regulation...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic medical communications in Oncology, enhancing awareness and education through high-quality materials, while fostering collaborations with key stakehold...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $140K *

Transform your career by overseeing performance media campaigns, optimizing them in real-time, and aligning strategies with client goals, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $180K *

Unlock your career by owning the feedback loop between models and experimental validation. Drive biological insights into actionable research, collaborating to enhance data-driven modeling and decisio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead multifaceted infrastructure programs by merging technical and non-technical expertise. Drive program execution, advising clients on critical factors for success, while ensuring compliance and str...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$275K - $310K *

Shape the future of cancer screening as you lead assay development for innovative IVD products, guiding your team through scientific challenges and regulatory complexities to deliver high-quality solu...

3 weeks 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.