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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in media strategy for pharmaceutical accounts, driving integrated HCP and DTC plans. Adapt quickly to industry changes, foster collaboration across teams, and elevate campaign performa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $127K *

Lead the charge in pharmaceutical media strategy, fostering client relationships and driving impactful audience plans. Collaborate across teams to enhance media effectiveness while mentoring talent an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $188K *

Shape the future of underwriting by leading strategies and teams. Enhance profitability and compliance through effective risk selection and market analysis while fostering collaboration and growth amo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic insurance management initiatives, oversee captive operations, and lead a team to enhance risk mitigation processes while collaborating across departments to optimize financial outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $139K *

Help us coordinate and enhance research operations by overseeing project timelines, budgets, and collaborative efforts across study teams, ensuring compliance and efficiency in achieving research mile...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $139K *

Unlock potential by coordinating clinical research operations, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance research effective...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $139K *

Optimize research project management through effective coordination, administrative support, and collaboration with faculty and sponsors. Contribute to advancing research priorities while ensuring com...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $139K *

Manage complex research portfolios, coordinating initiatives and funding for faculty projects while ensuring compliance and optimizing operations to support institutional goals and enhance research ef...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Develop and lead the product vision for innovative sports data experiences, driving subscriber growth and engagement through strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration. Help shape premi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive a comprehensive global talent strategy, enhancing workforce capability and internal mobility across diverse markets while aligning with corporate objectives and leadership needs...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $275K *

Shape employee relations by leading sensitive workplace investigations, driving thorough assessments, and collaborating with HR and legal partners. Leverage your expertise to uphold conduct standards...

3 weeks ago

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

$165K - $275K *

Lead and manage complex employee relations investigations, ensuring fair resolution of workplace conduct issues. Collaborate with HR and legal partners while analyzing data trends to enhance workplace...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $195K *

Manage and oversee Governance and Risk functions, ensuring alignment across security policy, awareness, business continuity, and vendor assessment programs to enhance organizational resilience and acc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Oversee and coordinate clinical research activities, ensuring compliance with GCP and SOP. Lead staff development, manage budgets, and collaborate on practice research quality enhancement to support o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $341K *

Empower your career by leading precision medicine strategies across multiple therapeutic areas. Drive innovation in biomarker development to enhance drug candidates and optimize clinical success throu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Play a key role in overseeing the development and execution of novel biomarker strategies across various therapeutic areas, enhancing understanding of complex clinical programs to advance personalized...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing property management excellence. Oversee performance, mentor teams, and implement strategic initiatives to ensure operational and financial success across dive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Drive your expertise in molecular assays as you execute biodistribution and gene expression studies, informing candidate selection and safety assessments. Collaborate across functions to optimize expe...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $241K *

Accelerate efficiency and drive key initiatives by leading cross-functional programs. Inspire teams to embrace technical excellence as you mentor program managers and navigate complex projects that al...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $241K *

Inspire success at the intersection of engineering and finance by leading cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and deliver complex technical programs, while mentoring and coaching aspiring progr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $241K *

Drive the planning and execution of complex programs to enhance engineering efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor team members, and implement strategic initiatives that align with operati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Make your mark at a mission-driven clinic focused on delivering exceptional care to veterans. You'll provide direct clinical support, oversee patient care quality, and collaborate with VA partners to...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Tackle dynamic challenges by leading operational and programmatic functions in AI-driven climate research initiatives, enhancing team collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversight to ach...

2 days ago

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

$211K - $250K *

Transform the future of regulatory affairs by leading global strategies, managing submissions, and guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment. Drive impactful decisions that en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join us to shape healthcare interoperability policy by advocating for strategic initiatives and reducing administrative burdens. Collaborate with stakeholders, lead regulatory efforts, and drive impac...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.