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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$144K - $217K *

Champion strategic people management initiatives to enhance employee relations and performance management, ensuring alignment with mission-critical goals in the aerospace sector...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $151K *

Inspire collaboration and innovation as you lead key science and regulatory advocacy efforts. This role involves engaging stakeholders, guiding initiatives, and developing strategies for effective pol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage and coordinate clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance and data integrity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate research processes while maintaining communication with...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by guiding multiple teams through agile development cycles, ensuring top-notch software solutions that support critical biotechnological operations and addres...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Seeking an experienced Data Engineering Director to lead cloud-based data platform strategies, ensuring secure, scalable implementations while aligning with organizational objectives and collaborating...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $235K *

Engage in strategic growth and leadership within a dynamic Process Chemistry department, shaping the future of pharmaceutical development through team building, client engagement, and operational exce...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Explore innovative reinforcement learning methods to enhance financial prediction models. Collaborate with experts in AI/ML to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, driving advancemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Play a key role in advancing reinforcement learning techniques to solve complex financial market challenges. Collaborate with experts to innovate and implement predictive models while contributing to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive impactful HR strategies as a vital partner to global leaders, enhancing operational effectiveness and fostering a culture of inclusion and high performance within a dynamic organization. Collabo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Support strategic HR initiatives and deliver tailored people solutions across global regions, partnering with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with local laws...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Transform hospital food and nutrition services by leading a dynamic team. Ensure high-quality meal delivery, regulatory compliance, and innovation in operations while improving patient satisfaction an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy, driving innovation, and managing product lifecycles for cutting-edge data solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize delivery and ensure customer sati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $235K *

Pioneer the future of corporate real estate by driving technology solutions, crafting compelling narratives, and influencing C-suite conversations. Leverage AI to transform industry standards and stra...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $330K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory strategy for oncology programs, ensuring compliance and excellence in product registration. Partner with R&D and commercial teams to navigate complex regulatory la...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $160K *

Help shape the future of institutional learning by leading impactful strategies to enhance inclusion and belonging. Drive organizational change through evidence-based educational initiatives across di...

2 weeks ago

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

$196K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and inspection readiness while embedding quality as a strategic enabler across functions to drive business performa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $191K *

Join our dynamic team to lead advanced mass spectrometry analysis for protein therapeutic characterization. Utilize your expertise to drive strategy development, support critical evaluations, and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $100K *

Transform digital media campaigns in a dynamic environment. Lead strategy execution, drive client relationships, and manage a multi-channel approach to maximize ROI while mentoring a high-performing t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $180K *

Shape our AI digital support experience, managing help strategies, content, and community for millions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance self-serve capabilities and lead a dedicated team in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Engage with financial services firms to enhance recruiting strategies, optimize employer relationships, and manage logistics for on-campus and virtual recruiting processes that align with institutiona...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion impactful research on aging and health in South Africa, leading interdisciplinary teams and overseeing complex survey projects to inform policy and improve public health outcomes in diverse c...

2 weeks ago

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

$152K - $191K *

Lead program management for cross-functional teams, ensuring timely execution of strategies, tracking goals, and driving alignment across programs to support drug development and achieve corporate obj...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $82K *

Contribute to student and alumni success by providing expert career counseling, developing innovative programming, and enhancing resources to support professional development within a collaborative ca...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $211K *

Shape the future of drug-substance manufacturing by leading technical oversight, managing lifecycle strategies, and driving process improvements for complex biologics. Collaborate with global partners...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading document processing and mail operations. Oversee service delivery, enhance client relationships, and drive operational efficiency in a high-volume environment t...

2 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.