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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$186K - $239K *

Champion a high-performing Program Management function to enhance drug development execution, ensuring clear communication and informed decision-making across teams while fostering an adaptive and sup...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead clinical trial operations ensuring compliance with regulations and GCP guidelines. Drive quality assurance initiatives and mentor teams, while overseeing audits, training, and CAPA processes to u...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence by leading multiple departments to align with strategic goals, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering talent development and driving a culture of continuous improvem...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $261K *

Shape the future of cancer therapeutics by leading innovative biology strategies, driving research projects, mentoring talent, and collaborating across teams to advance personalized medicine in a fast...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $125K *

Explore atmospheric remote sensing research, analyzing long-term data while collaborating with NASA and academic partners to enhance understanding of atmospheric composition and trends...

Today

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

$63K - $102K *

Lead the charge in high-level scientific research, developing innovative methods and technologies while contributing to literature and progress reporting. Collaborate effectively within a team to adva...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $315K *

Lead the charge in advancing medical strategy and cross-functional collaboration for rare diseases, driving clinical development and evidence generation while engaging with scientific communities and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer a transformative role in oncology by translating complex molecular data into actionable treatment strategies, offering expert guidance and compassionate support to patients and care teams whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $122K *

Drive advancements in RNAi target discovery by independently executing molecular biology assays, managing cell cultures, and analyzing data to support neuroscience projects in a collaborative lab envi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion the advancement of national security policy research by managing operations, collaboration with scholars, and strategic event planning, while fostering partnerships to drive impactful initiat...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by translating complex molecular data into patient-centered treatment options. Collaborate with care teams to provide evidence-based, compassionate guidance that enhances oncology car...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Transform financial operations by leading accounting strategies, ensuring precise reporting, and guiding a talented team. Drive compliance and efficiency while aligning financial efforts with strategi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$215K - $253K *

Shape the future of quality control by leading strategic initiatives in stability programs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and integrity while enhancing QC capabi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $283K *

Advance cutting-edge research by leveraging expertise in mathematics and statistics. Collaborate with elite teams to solve complex problems, contributing significantly to national security efforts thr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Shape your career by leading impactful research programs that drive customer insights and strategy. Engage with B2B clients, conduct interviews, and deliver analytical narratives that empower business...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Analyze Customer insights to drive strategic decisions, enhance program delivery, and optimize outreach through effective interviewing and analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate B2B strat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance the clinical research program by providing strategic oversight, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring staff and engaging with multi-departm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$233K *

Champion transformative medical breakthroughs by leading strategic initiatives in healthcare collaboration, providing expert guidance, and influencing project success in Women's Health. Drive innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $129K *

Join a dynamic team to manage the P2C NICHD infrastructure grant by leading workflows, overseeing budgets, and mentoring staff to enhance research initiatives and promote a collaborative and effective...

4 days ago

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

$86K - $129K *

Lead the charge in managing and overseeing the P2C NICHD infrastructure grant, supporting a research team through strategic planning and financial management while fostering a collaborative environmen...

4 days ago

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

$200K - $290K *

Advance cutting-edge obesity research by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative drug discovery. Collaborate across departments to enhance strategies that drive project success and ensure robust...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of product management by leading cross-functional teams, driving product strategy, and delivering innovative solutions that meet customer needs in academia and government, ensuring im...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Innovate processes by leading technical studies, ensuring compliance, and driving accurate reporting while coordinating with clients and teams to exceed expectations and maintain quality standards for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Transform laboratory operations by ensuring accurate testing, compliance, and timely reporting. Serve as a pivotal study director, overseeing the entire process from analysis to documentation while ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Lead the technical oversight of studies, ensuring compliance and timely execution of testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations and uphold quality standards in...

3 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.