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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical research by building strategic partnerships with key decision-makers in pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, driving growth across innovative trial solution...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $216K *

Lead the charge in identifying and advancing innovation opportunities that align with strategic priorities. Collaborate across teams to evaluate and support investment decisions in groundbreaking ther...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$285K - $305K *

Transform clinical pharmacology strategy and lead innovative studies in drug development. Contribute expertise in quantitative methodologies and regulatory submissions to shape future therapies and dr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $185K *

Oversee and lead nursing operations across multiple teams, ensuring training, compliance, and high-quality patient care through effective processes. Drive departmental goals while supporting professio...

3 weeks ago

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

$195K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse nursing team, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with clinical protocols while fostering professional development and collaboration to meet organizational...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate patient care by leading a multi-disciplinary nursing team, ensuring high-quality, compliant services, and facilitating continuous training and improvements to meet organizational goals in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and empower nursing teams to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure compliance with clinical research protocols while fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead nursing operations by providing strategic oversight, training, and support to a diverse team focused on delivering high-quality, compliant patient care in a fast-paced clinical research environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $185K *

Champion healthcare policy initiatives to enhance patient access for Neurology therapies. Collaborate on strategic insights and represent policy expertise across federal and state landscapes, guiding...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Drive innovation by managing the end-to-end TTS research program, guiding technical direction, developing advanced models, and building a top-tier team to achieve exceptional speech generation quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $140K *

Transform the educational landscape as a leader, driving strategic initiatives and fostering high-performing teams to enhance outcomes for students with autism and developmental disabilities in a miss...

5 days ago

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

$180K - $250K *

Transform data strategy by leading enterprise data initiatives, fostering a high-performing team, and implementing governance for semiconductor product solutions while collaborating across functions t...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive impactful research initiatives as a Clinical Research Manager, overseeing team activities and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with senior faculty on managing clinical trials, budgets, and proje...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Transform clinical research management by overseeing program direction and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with researchers to progress clinical trials, manage budgetary and operational aspects, whil...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by defining the product vision and strategy for innovative analytics and workflows in a dynamic SaaS environment, driving collaboration across teams to enhance threat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Elevate research operations by leading a robust administration team to support a $50M portfolio, ensuring compliance and effective management for faculty and students while enhancing the School's repu...

3 days ago

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

$121K - $180K *

Join our dynamic Research team to lead innovative projects across the justice system. Oversee and mentor staff, manage diverse research initiatives, and drive impactful data analysis to inform policy...

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

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in high-impact psychiatric trials as a senior investigator, driving phase II-IV clinical studies with a focus on participant oversight, protocol integrity, and regulatory compliance in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$263K - $325K *

Lead target discovery initiatives in neurodegeneration, guiding teams through research into Alzheimer’s disease treatments. Collaborate across functions to innovate and optimize drug development proce...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $232K *

Shape bioanalytical strategy and lead assay development while engaging hands-on in laboratory activities. Foster a collaborative environment, translate complex data into actionable insights, and guide...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$301K - $330K *

Partner with us to shape the future of clinical data management, driving excellence through leadership, strategic oversight, and innovative practices to ensure quality data essential for advancing our...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $306K *

Drive AI innovation by leading enterprise-level AI platform strategies and managing cross-functional teams. Transform business needs into scalable AI solutions, ensuring secure, user-centered, and mea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $250K *

Drive the strategy for biotherapeutic production technologies, leading teams in protein expression and purification. Ensure high-quality materials to support early development while advancing scientif...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $250K *

Lead innovation in biotherapeutics production, driving protein expression and purification technology while overseeing a high-performing team and external partnerships for early development success...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of clinical trials by leading multifaceted projects, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining global standards. Drive strategies for success and mentor Project Managers...

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6 days 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.