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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$80K - $95K *

Pioneer targeted search strategies, autonomously managing complex research elements to effectively source and assess top talent, while building strong internal client relationships and contributing to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead transformative initiatives to drive growth and strategy at UHealth. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft and implement innovative solutions that enhance operations and create new opportunitie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $163K *

Transform recruiting by leading end-to-end processes across key business functions, aligning talent strategy with organizational goals. Collaborate with senior leaders to attract top-tier candidates a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Oversee clinical research operations while managing and developing a high-functioning team. Drive strategic goals, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Facilitate eff...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain cutting-edge web interfaces. Leverage your expertise in modern front-end technologies in an agile environment, ensuring accessibility and performance while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $316K *

Accelerate progress at Managed Markets by leading strategies to optimize access and drive revenue growth through effective account management and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Shape marke...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $291K *

Lead the charge in program management, overseeing a dedicated team to ensure successful execution of programs while enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency through best practices and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Grow your career by leading a high-performing Program Management team, driving excellence in program delivery and customer satisfaction while developing talent and standardizing processes across multi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $109K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative professional development for Ph.D. students. Foster collaborations with industry and academics to create career pathways that bridge education and meaningful car...

5 days ago

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

$230K - $300K *

Transform the biomarker strategy for our autoimmune pipeline, integrating cross-functional insights into clinical development. Lead the establishment of a rigorous biomarker function essential for adv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Transform energy and climate policy through rigorous research on China's overseas investments, fostering sustainable development in developing countries. Collaborate with a diverse team, engage policy...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in product development and engineering, driving innovation and strategic initiatives to meet customer needs. Build high-performing teams that align technology solutions with business g...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate the enterprise's data governance and quality initiatives, enhancing data trustworthiness, compliance, and accessibility. Lead cross-functional collaboration to embed governance directly int...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the conduct of clinical investigations, ensuring adherence to protocols, participant safety, and data integrity under good practices and regulatory standards. Lead effective project managemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $122K *

Lead the charge in advancing quantum superconductors through innovative STM/STS techniques. Collaborate with a dedicated team to explore the fundamentals of amorphous superconductivity, guiding projec...

1 week ago

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

$233K - $303K *

Shape your career with strategic leadership in Quality Management Systems, driving compliance and operational excellence for commercial and late-stage clinical products. Lead a dynamic team and enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $161K *

Optimize operational performance and culture by leading a multidisciplinary team, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment while aligning daily activities with strategic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $357K *

Shape the future of fundamental physics by providing strategic and operational leadership, driving groundbreaking research and scientific excellence across Nuclear Theory, EIC Science, and High Energy...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$220K - $270K *

Drive the strategic planning and execution of clinical trials, overseeing resources and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery meets timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering strong...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovative memory systems by fine-tuning models, implementing research algorithms, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure top-tier performance and reliability, transforming customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of health by leading innovative therapeutic programs from concept to validation, ensuring scientific rigor and strategic execution while driving meaningful advanc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex R&D programs by overseeing operations, compliance, and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve program goals, ensuring efficient execution and integration of scientific and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving complex commercial real estate projects from inception to completion. Coordinate efforts, support clients, and oversee teams to ensure successful, on-time, and within-budge...

1 week ago

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

$231K - $346K *

Join a team that shapes and executes a national Thought Leader Engagement strategy, overseeing a dedicated team in oncology. Lead impactful cross-functional collaboration and drive scientific insights...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the planning and oversight of scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, managing client interactions and strategic development to drive growth and enhance brand initiatives in a fully...

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1 month ago

  •   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.