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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$172K - $297K *

Advance healthcare solutions by leading a team in the design and execution of reliability strategies for innovative robotic systems. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to enhance product quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial strategy by driving growth through insightful analysis and expert management of FP&A processes. Lead a dedicated team to enhance decision-making and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Engage cross-functional teams and drive on-time launch of commercial products. Oversee project planning, risk management, and operational excellence in pharmaceutical commercialization, ensuring align...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic agency overseeing 50+ staff, $11.5M budget, and statewide initiatives. Drive strategic planning, fiscal management, and stakeholder relations while ensuring exceptional municipal suppor...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive strategic communication initiatives to enhance brand equity and revenue growth. Collaborate with executives to deliver impactful messaging, foster employee engagement, manage media relations, an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product development and research. Oversee R&D initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality consumer products while cultivating a culture of creativity...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $300K *

Transform the nonclinical safety landscape for CNS programs by leading toxicology strategies, collaborating across departments, and guiding a team of professionals in advancing drug development from r...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives. Drive collaboration across teams to optimize procurement, manage indirect spend, and deliver sustainable value through vendor partnership...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in pioneering high-risk research initiatives to enhance U.S. intelligence capabilities. Engage with partners, oversee technical execution, and ensure program integrity to maintain our...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$232K - $284K *

Champion regulatory strategy for US drug development, leveraging expertise in FDA pathways and processes. Drive innovative submissions, lead cross-functional collaboration, and ensure compliance while...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to empower clinical leaders through mentorship and training, ensuring top-notch individualized treatment plans and compliance standards while fostering a culture of excellence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $211K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing key program initiatives, managing multiple functions, and leading teams across Southern California to achieve growth and financial performance while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Lead clinical excellence by overseeing therapeutic programming and services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care while ensuring compliance with licensing standards and prom...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $170K *

Join the team as a strategic HR Business Partner, influencing organizational dynamics across divisions, crafting people strategies, and leading change initiatives to enhance workforce effectiveness an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $170K *

Empower senior leaders by providing strategic HR partnership, addressing complex talent and organizational challenges, and driving effective change initiatives across multiple divisions to support bus...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$254K - $336K *

Transform supply chain systems by leading digital workflow initiatives while integrating procurement, logistics, and manufacturing operations for enhanced visibility and efficiency across complex phys...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Oversee and streamline a high-volume print project management team, ensuring timely execution and quality control while enhancing cross-functional collaboration and client satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $228K *

Drive the development of CMC regulatory strategy for small molecule drugs across global clinical trials. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and manage high-quality s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $228K *

Empower your career by leading CMC regulatory strategies for global trials, ensuring compliance and high-quality submissions while managing cross-functional teams and influencing drug development exce...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Elevate client relationships through strategic financial advice and portfolio management. Collaborate with executives to deliver tailored investment solutions and insights while ensuring exceptional s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $134K *

Unlock your potential as an Assistant Research Biostatistician, driving impactful clinical and methodological studies through advanced statistical analyses and machine learning in a collaborative rese...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate project and portfolio management excellence through strategic leadership and operational improvements, driving IT initiatives and aligning them with institutional priorities while fostering...

1 week ago

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

$126K - $184K *

Champion regulatory excellence as a Principal Scientist, leading medical device strategy & compliance for impactful projects across the Americas, collaborating with global teams & ensuring the success...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $234K *

Shape the future of gene therapy manufacturing by leading scientific innovations, ensuring process excellence, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver reliable, high-quality therapies that imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $146K *

Contribute to cutting-edge research on poliovirus and SARS-CoV-2, leading projects in viral mechanisms, host interactions, and vaccine development while mentoring lab members and managing laboratory o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.