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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$119K - $178K *

Lead and enhance the research function, guiding a team to deliver precise, actionable insights for attorneys and business professionals while optimizing processes and promoting key tools and standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative research strategies by leading a dedicated team to enhance legal service delivery. Collaborate with various departments to provide actionable insights that support client matters an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $167K *

Engage in leading research services, providing guidance and support to analysts while ensuring timely, accurate delivery of information to attorneys and business professionals across sectors to enhanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $178K *

Lead the research services team, ensuring attorneys receive accurate, timely information while managing staff, developing workflow standards, and improving processes to support strategic goals across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $167K *

Unlock potential by leading research services that empower attorneys and business teams. Provide expert guidance, establish standards, and drive research tool adoption in a dynamic environment to enha...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $167K *

Grow your career with our dynamic team leading the research function to deliver timely information that supports client matters. Lead and mentor a team while collaborating across departments to enhanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $167K *

Lead research operations to empower attorneys with vital insights, ensuring effective support for client matters while managing a skilled research team. Innovate research processes and drive tool adop...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$218K - $298K *

Drive strategic development plans and oversee cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of drug development milestones while fostering strong stakeholder collaboration and enhancing program ma...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $135K *

Join the team to drive agile execution in AI-enablement initiatives for enterprise clients. Operate at the intersection of product strategy and delivery, managing workflows and bridging communications...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $187K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic analytical partner to optimize market strategy for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate clinical insights and economic f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $91K *

Lead the charge in coordinating clinical research studies, ensuring compliance and effective management while engaging with interdisciplinary teams and patients to drive successful outcomes...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $313K *

Lead strategic product innovation research, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through executive insights and emerging technologies. Drive program success while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $344K *

Partner with us to drive innovative research strategies, facilitating executive engagement and insights to enhance product design, shape customer experiences, and influence market direction in a rapid...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Champion quality assurance excellence in clinical trials. Ensure compliance with GCP and regulatory standards. Contribute to innovative research by enhancing internal processes and risk management str...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $218K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in clinical operations by managing and overseeing global clinical trials, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of compelling small molecule medicines while sup...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$218K - $300K *

Take ownership of complex patent strategies that drive innovation by collaborating with a dynamic team of scientists and engineers in the biopharmaceutical space. Engage in U.S. and international pate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead innovative therapeutic research programs in human health, driving scientific inquiry from concept to validation. Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to translate impactful ideas into execu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $308K *

Transform the delivery of high-impact capital projects in life sciences, overseeing engineering, design, and construction from inception to completion while ensuring compliance and quality in a collab...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading a Clinical Support team to ensure compliance with ICH GCP guidelines. Mentor staff, manage performance, and drive operational excellence across regional projects for succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Statistical Advisor, providing expertise in clinical trial development from design to analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative AI-native drug discovery initiatives across our small molecule portfolio, driving computational methods development, and fostering collaboration with cross-funct...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of project lifecycle management, ensuring successful execution and delivery. Collaborate with global teams, communicate with stakeholders, and align project timelines to drive innovativ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $215K *

Engineer a risk-based quality strategy ensuring clinical compliance and safety across global operations. Guide audits, inspections, and process optimizations while collaborating with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $250K *

Lead the charge in strategic transactions by supporting valuation analyses, managing deal processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize business development in the biopharma sec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $313K *

Engage executives to deliver transformative insights through innovative PAC strategies that shape product direction and customer experiences, utilizing research, collaboration, and emerging technologi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.