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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$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...

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  •   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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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

$180K - $240K *

Champion partner integrations by bridging technology and business needs. Lead technical discussions, design solutions, and ensure seamless onboarding for a diverse range of B2B partners while optimizi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Shape the future of client integrations by leading technical relationships, overseeing B2B partner onboarding, and architecting seamless solutions within a dynamic financial ecosystem. Unlock your pot...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing analytics infrastructure for ISDA’s SIMM model, combining quantitative expertise with programming skills to deliver scalable solutions in risk analytics. Collaborate to op...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $296K *

Join a team that's driving innovative cell therapy research to transform Type 1 diabetes treatment. Lead a skilled team, collaborate across multiple groups, and advance scientific discovery from early...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Unlock a transformative career as a Managing Director, leading executive search engagements with strategic insight and team collaboration. Drive client success through consultative leadership, fosteri...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$247K - $284K *

Lead transformative AI initiatives within a dynamic healthcare research environment. Collaborate with executive leadership to shape strategic plans, assess opportunities, and drive innovation that ali...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $246K *

Champion drug product strategy and execution for initial clinical programs. Lead CMC processes, including formulation development and CDMO partnerships, ensuring agile progress through early-phase dru...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in gene therapy as you support laboratory execution and process development across various scientific disciplines, working hands-on within a collaborative CMC env...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $226K *

Lead the charge in Clinical Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance and oversight across clinical studies. Drive team growth, develop audit plans, and support continuous improvement while mentoring jun...

4 weeks 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.