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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$130K - $180K *

Elevate application strategy for consumables in Core Separations portfolio. Shape commercialization through scientific innovation, market insights, and competitive trends across pharmaceuticals and fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Optimize the Advising Services program as you guide efforts in civil rights compliance, ensuring an equitable environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to support grievance processes and implement s...

5 days ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that optimizes accounts receivable for clinical research, ensuring accuracy in billing and collections. Collaborate with finance, sponsors, and internal teams to enhance financial transpar...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Manage efficient accounts receivable operations in clinical research, ensuring timely collections, accurate billing, and collaboration with sponsors, internal teams, and CROs. Drive improvements for f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$265K - $300K *

Innovate with us in driving strategic HR initiatives that enhance talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across global teams. Your expertise will shape vital HR solu...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $300K *

Transform HR strategies for global operations, driving talent management, employee engagement, and organizational change. Collaborate with leaders to enhance performance and culture while resolving co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing innovative clinical research programs, overseeing operations, budgets, and staff development while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across multiple departmen...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$200K - $220K *

Empower a dedicated project management team to drive strategic objectives, manage client accounts, and enhance operational performance through leadership, risk assessment, and business development in...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $220K *

Lead project management initiatives by overseeing operations and team performance to drive success across diverse client accounts. Cultivate relationships while managing risks and improving processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $220K *

Manage and oversee project operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while mentoring staff and improving processes. Drive business growth and navigate complex project landscapes from initiat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $308K *

Lead advanced capital investment projects in a dynamic life sciences environment, overseeing engineering, design, construction, and compliance to enhance therapeutic delivery from concept to completio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $170K *

Lead the charge in optimizing promotional content processes within a regulated pharmaceutical landscape, ensuring compliance while fostering collaboration across Marketing, Medical, and Legal teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Innovate computational strategies and develop scalable bioinformatics pipelines to derive insights from diverse omics data, enhancing therapeutic decision-making and research workflows within a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining laboratory operations while ensuring quality and compliance. Drive innovative strategies, foster staff development, and optimize performance in a dynamic healthcare envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$300K - $390K *

Lead the clinical development of an AML T-cell engager program, driving study strategy, execution, medical monitoring, and regulatory oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful tri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $259K *

Oversee the Compliance program within a large Medical Division, driving alignment with global strategies and influencing senior leadership to manage compliance risks effectively while ensuring adheren...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$155K - $259K *

Lead the Compliance program within a large Medical Division, driving compliance strategy, managing risks, and influencing stakeholders to enhance ethical practices and accountability across the organi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $259K *

Oversee and strengthen compliance programs for a sizable medical business, driving strategic initiatives and risk management efforts. Partner with leadership to uphold regulations and foster a culture...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $259K *

Lead the charge in advancing the Compliance program within a sizable Medical Division, driving risk management strategies and ensuring adherence to regulations while collaborating with senior leadersh...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K *

Unlock potential by addressing legal matters in public health emergencies. Collaborate with health officials, draft regulations, and ensure compliance, while enhancing community resilience through eff...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $140K *

Oversee and enhance workforce development programs, driving quality outcomes and compliance across multiple regions. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and lead high-performing teams to st...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to lead diverse IT projects across business units, optimizing processes and driving results through collaboration and effective project management in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $185K *

Drive client engagement and strategies to enhance health and benefits programs. Leverage expertise to foster relationships, generate new business, and lead a team in delivering superior client service...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Deliver leadership and strategic oversight for workforce development programs. Manage operations, compliance, budget, and staff, ensuring performance excellence and fostering partnerships to enhance p...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Advance the future of quantum technologies by leading research efforts, driving innovation, and collaborating across disciplines to translate theoretical concepts into practical applications and proto...

2 days 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.