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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$150K - $175K *

Analyze market trends as an Equity Research Analyst. Collaborate with portfolio managers on investment insights across diverse sectors and geographies to enhance decision-making and drive financial pe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of student engagement through strategic leadership and innovative programming, fostering an inclusive multicultural center that champions belonging and support for underrepresented st...

4 days ago

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

$119K - $222K *

Lead the charge in building strategic partnerships that enhance market presence and drive revenue within the Tax, Audit & Accounting segment. Influence cross-functional teams and execute strategies fo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $145K *

Empower advisors' success by leading a transformative transition strategy, ensuring seamless onboarding and client satisfaction while maintaining compliance and fostering cross-functional collaboratio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $353K *

Innovate the future of drug development by leading quantitative systems pharmacology initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform modeling insights into strategic actions that enh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $290K *

Transform clinical development by leading ground-breaking strategies, ensuring rigorous safety standards while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance innovative therapeutic pipelines in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $159K *

Manage cross-functional R&D programs for product development, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards while leading effective teams to meet project milestones and drive successful l...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Innovate the future of diagnostics by leading companion diagnostic strategies throughout clinical development; ensuring compliance, managing partnerships, and delivering project milestones for groundb...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion impactful client engagements by driving pre-sales design, managing project delivery, and fostering executive relationships. Leverage strategic vision and leadership skills to enhance account...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Empower our team as a vital Office Manager, overseeing operations, vendor relations, and ensuring a productive workplace environment. Collaborate globally while enhancing internal culture and leading...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer innovative safety pharmacology strategies, leading global teams across multiple locations while ensuring quality service and fostering client relationships in a dynamic environment. Shape the...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Lead and optimize global Safety Pharmacology teams, ensuring exceptional quality in services across multiple locations, while driving scientific excellence and regulatory compliance within the pharmac...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by guiding strategic executive search initiatives, supporting client engagements, and leading in-depth market research to deliver high-impact solutions across mu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$211K - $264K *

Shape the future of global patient safety by leading operations, ensuring compliance, mentoring a high-performing team, and driving strategic process improvements in pharmacovigilance while collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$241K - $331K *

Reimagine data representation in biological datasets to innovate AI models. Lead cross-functional teams in creating robust, scalable data architectures that enhance scientific insights and advance hum...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$241K - $331K *

Lead the innovation of biological data representations by developing algorithms and pipelines that convert raw biological measurements into AI-ready datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$241K - $331K *

Pioneer innovative data systems that transform large-scale biological datasets into AI-ready formats, leading cross-disciplinary initiatives to refine biological model architectures and enhance human...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $266K *

Shape the future of oncology drug development by leading statistical analyses and guiding teams through late-stage clinical trials, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in the fight against...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $266K *

Oversee strategic statistical initiatives for Virology drug development, collaborating across teams to support regulatory interactions and ensure data integrity. Drive decision-making through high-qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $236K *

Contribute to BioMedicines R&D strategy by shaping portfolio decisions, building programs, and translating complex science into actionable insights in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $196K *

Shape exceptional consumer experiences by leading innovative design strategies that blend technology and user needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate product quality, engage users, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $196K *

Shape industry-leading consumer experiences as you design and guide a high-performing team, translating complex product mechanics into engaging interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and drive busi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical development by leading analytical projects in drug substance and product formulation. Collaborate with R&D teams to innovate and optimize strategies for new chemical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Champion transformational engagement within a leading academic team, managing donor, alumni, and volunteer relations. Drive strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing community connections and maximizin...

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

$200K - $300K *

Pioneer innovation in deep learning and LLMs, driving research and production-ready ML systems for real-time bidding and recommendation solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.