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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$125K - $135K *

Drive IT infrastructure excellence by managing operations, leading a team, and optimizing cloud services while ensuring fiscal responsibility and security best practices within a mission-driven nonpro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by combining expertise in clinical research, drug development, and commercial strategy to deliver innovative therapies. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Lead the strategic implementation of a groundbreaking medical school, overseeing all aspects to ensure successful operation by FY30, while collaborating with university leadership and external partner...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive excellence in sponsored research accounting by leading a team, overseeing financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring staff and enhancing efficiency across opera...

4 days ago

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

$125K - $200K *

Elevate community health through innovative research on aging and cognitive health, focusing on rural populations. Join a dynamic team to lead impactful initiatives and drive grant-funded projects in...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Shape cutting-edge AI research and production systems by partnering with clients at top-tier enterprises. Lead a team of experts, deliver innovative solutions, and drive business impact through strate...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Join us in a strategic role that bridges cutting-edge AI research and enterprise implementation. Lead teams and directly engage with clients, shaping AI strategy and delivering transformative solution...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$313K - $333K *

Optimize regulatory strategies and lead a pioneer team at the forefront of AI-driven drug development, enhancing the delivery of innovative therapeutics across multiple therapeutic areas in a collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Discover innovative solutions in drug discovery and AI research. Collaborate with top scientists, refine products, and tackle complex biological challenges to drive partner success and improve therape...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading DNA-Encoded Library strategies that drive small-molecule discovery. Oversee library design, team development, and data analysis while collaborating with cross-functional te...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform clinical quality management by overseeing compliance, enhancing team collaboration, and driving strategic initiatives. Lead the QA function across CRO and clinical trials, ensuring alignment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $250K *

Lead a high-impact engineering team driving AI deployment solutions; tackle ambiguous challenges, build innovative tools, and ensure efficient project delivery while collaborating closely with various...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative solutions as you lead complex technology projects across departments, ensuring successful completion from proposal to installation while fostering collaboration and adherence to com...

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

$186K - $233K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with leadership to enhance portfolio planning, drive strategic decision-making, and improve operational excellence across the organization through effective analysi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$254K - $347K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research. Lead Phase 1-3 studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovations in biomarker strategies to enhance drug development fo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $208K *

Engage with the global AI and automation markets, identifying trends and insights in integration and API management, while collaborating with analysts to provide expert research and analysis for techn...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead and execute robust Clinical Pharmacology strategies, driving multi-disciplinary studies from Phase 1-4. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure regulatory success and achieve commercial goals th...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate in Clinical Pharmacology by managing the execution of multi-disciplinary strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to support multiple phases of clinical developme...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $125K *

Unlock insights to propel revenue growth through audience research and thought leadership. Lead projects across various platforms, develop compelling narratives, and inform sales strategies to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at our consumer insights division by leveraging your expertise to convert audience data into actionable strategies. Drive thought leadership while collaborating with cross-function...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $290K *

Optimize quality compliance and risk management by leading GxP oversight, audits, and regulatory inspections to ensure organizational readiness and data integrity throughout late-stage development and...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $290K *

Innovate by leading quality compliance and risk management initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure inspection readiness, data integrity, and vendor oversight throughout late-stage develo...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $315K *

Accelerate drug development by leading clinical pharmacology strategies and modeling efforts across diverse programs, ensuring effective trials and optimal dosing for biologic therapies...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $350K *

Join a team that builds integrated nonclinical safety strategies for oligonucleotide therapeutics, guiding studies from candidate selection through clinical development while ensuring scientific rigor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $260K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering innovative AI solutions for North America Commercial, transforming business challenges into impactful, scalable capabilities while ensuring alignment with st...

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  •   8 - 10 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.