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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$126K - $137K *

Elevate biotherapeutic manufacturing through leading innovative purification process development. Join a dynamic team focused on advancing continuous processing technology for cost-effective, scalable...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in implementing strategic initiatives that drive success across teams while managing complex projects and ensuring high-quality delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive high-impact strategic initiatives by planning, executing, and aligning cross-functional projects to enhance patient-centric service delivery and organizational success, with responsibilities spa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$115K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at our Program Management team by overseeing acquisition support to enhance operational effectiveness within the C3C/Kessel Run division, ensuring mission success through strategic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape strategic client partnerships and lead integrated marketing solutions to drive growth. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams and navigate complex challenges, ensuring client success and operation...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Build impactful commercial construction projects by leading teams to ensure successful execution, adherence to client expectations, and safety compliance. Drive quality, timelines, and financial goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $310K *

Lead the development and lifecycle management of innovative drug-device combination products. Oversee cross-functional teams, enhance patient experience, and ensure competitive positioning while drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Transform clinical research management by overseeing studies, budgets, and compliance. Lead a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory adherence and fostering sponsorsh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $202K *

Accelerate development of global clinical studies within neurology, ensuring scientific integrity and quality of trial data. Collaborate across functions to meet clinical milestones and regulatory sta...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Empower the transformation of client operations through strategic AI product leadership. Oversee diverse teams to align product strategies with Fortune 500 needs while delivering measurable business o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $135K *

Lead and optimize clinical research operations, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strategic growth. Oversee budgeting, staffing, and compliance while collaborating with key stakeholders to advance ca...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $187K *

Optimize healthcare data management by leading the technical evolution of a scalable, secure, and compliant digital transformation platform, focusing on backend development and solution architecture...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $124K *

Join a team that's advancing cardiovascular science by performing mouse surgeries, managing imaging tech, and driving innovative research efforts. Collaborate in a supportive lab focused on discoverin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $257K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical programs by analyzing and interpreting complex biomarker data, integrating multiple omics and clinical metadata, and supporting therapeutic development initiative...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$290K - $315K *

Champion regulatory compliance by leading a skilled team to navigate legal frameworks affecting U.S. operations, ensuring adherence to banking regulations while advising on strategic business initiati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Engage in strategic operations leadership to optimize production and quality in deep drawn metal stamping, fostering continuous improvement and innovation across all manufacturing processes while driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$178K - $195K *

Innovate and lead security initiatives by overseeing data protection strategies, managing a skilled team, and ensuring compliance with security standards across platforms. Influence change in a dynami...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $264K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of quality risk management. As a leader, you will develop and implement governance programs that enhance transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement acro...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $270K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by leading a high-performing Data Science team. Collaborate with business units to innovate and implement solutions that drive strategic initiatives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced data-driven solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing strategic guidance. Drive innovation and manage a high-performing Data Science team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping corporate strategy and development, driving M&A initiatives, and influencing senior leadership. This high-visibility role will coordinate cross-functional projects and repre...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading Data Science initiatives that drive data-driven solutions, enhance collaboration across teams, and shape strategic plans for new products while mentoring and managing a h...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $270K *

Unlock innovative data-driven solutions by leading a skilled Data Science team, driving strategic collaboration across business units, and applying advanced machine learning and AI techniques to addre...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $264K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance quality risk management and governance. Oversee audits, implement compliance strategies, and drive continuous improvement across biopharma operations to ensure excellenc...

5 days 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.