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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$86K - $129K *

Lead the charge in managing and overseeing the P2C NICHD infrastructure grant, supporting a research team through strategic planning and financial management while fostering a collaborative environmen...

4 days ago

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

$200K - $290K *

Advance cutting-edge obesity research by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative drug discovery. Collaborate across departments to enhance strategies that drive project success and ensure robust...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of product management by leading cross-functional teams, driving product strategy, and delivering innovative solutions that meet customer needs in academia and government, ensuring im...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Innovate processes by leading technical studies, ensuring compliance, and driving accurate reporting while coordinating with clients and teams to exceed expectations and maintain quality standards for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Transform laboratory operations by ensuring accurate testing, compliance, and timely reporting. Serve as a pivotal study director, overseeing the entire process from analysis to documentation while ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Lead the technical oversight of studies, ensuring compliance and timely execution of testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations and uphold quality standards in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Transform strategic defense partnerships by leading program integration efforts and generating demand for cutting-edge AI capabilities across multiple mission systems, ensuring cohesive execution and...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading AP exam production management, driving strategic partnerships, and sustaining operational excellence across diverse teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality asses...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$196K - $270K *

Shape the future of immunology as a strategic leader driving growth through partnerships, evaluations, and acquisitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex opportunities and a...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of property management by overseeing a diverse portfolio of life science and commercial office buildings while ensuring operational excellence and client satisfac...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Optimize project workflows by leveraging molecular biology expertise to manage resources, coordinate teams, and ensure successful delivery of genomic services in a fast-paced biotech environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $105K *

Manage clinical research operations and staff, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving patient recruitment and retention. Oversee performance metrics and foster a culture of excellence and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $217K *

Unlock potential by leading financial strategy and analysis for clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and improve financial performance, ensuring alignment with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $245K *

Help us lead our global quality control efforts by developing and optimizing QC systems and stability strategies. You'll manage teams, oversee budgeting, and ensure compliance while enhancing processe...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $337K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical strategy, planning, and execution in a dynamic development environment. Collaborate globally to ensure successful clinical trials and regulatory submissions whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $337K *

Shape the future of clinical development by driving strategy and execution of pivotal trials, collaborating globally, and advancing critical insights that enhance patient outcomes and product success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Elevate laboratory leadership by overseeing clinical management, resource allocation, and compliance. Drive excellence in diagnostic services while ensuring patient satisfaction and adherence to regul...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Advance the future of small molecule drug discovery by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing program execution, and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners to drive innovative...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Partner with us to advance complex interdisciplinary research proposals. This full-time role requires collaboration with faculty to shape and integrate compelling proposals, ensuring alignment with fu...

1 week ago

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

$220K - $245K *

Empower innovation by leading strategic regulatory activities globally. Oversee INDs, CTAs, and Health Authority interactions while ensuring compliance and driving successful submissions in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance in healthcare diagnostics. Leverage your legal expertise to provide strategic advice, develop policies, and drive risk mitigation in the commerciali...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$231K - $346K *

Champion the future of health economics and outcomes research by developing and executing strategic evidence generation plans that align with market access and regulatory needs, fostering cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Join us to lead product strategy for a major eCommerce platform, optimizing customer experience and driving conversion growth. Manage a team while leveraging data and experimentation to achieve impact...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$255K - $310K *

Drive the design and development of innovative software solutions that enhance accessibility and usability of complex scientific datasets for the research community, while leading a team of engineers...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $210K *

Shape R&D data governance by establishing robust frameworks and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effective data management, enhance data quality, and enable scient...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.