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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic marketing team as you drive the execution of multi-channel campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to processes while collaborating with diverse stakeholders for optimal effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $245K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical strategies and regulatory efforts in diagnostic test development. Engage cross-functionally to drive computational methodologies and documentation for novel epig...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing engineering solutions, enhancing analysis tools, and resolving complex technical challenges in support of the PIR mission. Utilize AI/ML methodologies to driv...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $120K *

Oversee and enhance multi-site manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with executive teams to drive operational excellence and deliver high-quality products in regul...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $270K *

Pioneer impactful program execution by leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic biotech environment. Drive strategic planning, risk management, and decision-making to ensure successful program deli...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Optimize research operations by leveraging AI and automation to enhance team efficiency and productivity. Engage with seasoned researchers, diagnose workflow issues, and implement actionable solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $305K *

Drive compliance and excellence in pharmacovigilance operations across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulations. Lead a high-performing team to enhance patient...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $305K *

Lead and optimize regional PV execution, ensuring compliance with local regulations while integrating innovative solutions to enhance safety operations and quality standards within a global framework...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$187K - $311K *

Lead transformative initiatives across R&D, ensuring alignment and execution of business transformation projects for improved product and process optimization. Foster collaboration with diverse teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $195K *

Drive growth by identifying and closing biopharmaceutical opportunities while expanding existing client relationships. Utilize strategic approaches to negotiations and implement development strategies...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Join a leading institution to drive AI research excellence, foster partnerships, and lead a collaborative community focused on impactful initiatives, while mentoring top researchers and shaping strate...

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

$161K - $241K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cell therapy by leading statistical strategies and data infrastructure to enhance manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance, leveraging AI and data sci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $246K *

Drive clinical pharmacology strategies, ensuring optimal dose selection in a cross-functional team. Lead activities in CNS therapy, defining and executing integrated pharmacokinetic approaches through...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Drive impactful real-world evidence strategies to ensure market success and competitive positioning for innovative healthcare solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders & generate high-quality data that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.