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 - $135K *

Lead transformative media strategies that amplify executive presence and thought leadership across diverse industries. Drive innovative communications, ensure high-quality client delivery, and foster...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

Lead and transform media strategies for C-suite clients across diverse sectors, ensuring impactful thought leadership and visibility. Drive media excellence by leveraging B2B/B2C insights, strategic c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

Manage strategic media initiatives and executive visibility programs for diverse clients, driving impactful thought leadership in technology and healthcare sectors. Engage with top-tier media to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Pioneer impactful media strategies for C-suite visibility across tech and healthcare sectors. Lead thought leadership and financial communications to elevate executive presence, leveraging expert medi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Accelerate strategic storytelling across corporate communications, enhancing media relations and mentoring teams. This role demands creativity and leadership in a fast-paced environment to drive impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading C-suite thought leadership programs and media strategies across diverse industries. You'll drive executive visibility and enhance storytelling impact in a fast-paced, in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

Architect impactful media strategies that elevate C-suite presence and drive executive visibility across diverse industries. Lead high-stake communications, mentor teams, and champion media excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Empower client success by leading strategic media initiatives that enhance C-suite visibility and drive impactful storytelling across diverse industries. Shape executive presence through comprehensive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $130K *

Lead and optimize global bid proposal operations, ensuring high-quality, strategic submissions across Academia & Government. Collaborate closely with sales, define bid strategies, and drive transforma...

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

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of biopharmaceuticals by leading CMC strategy and execution across the development lifecycle of high-potential therapies, enabling critical approvals to impact patient lives in unders...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of customer education by developing engaging curricula, communities, and credentials that empower users and enhance product adoption. Drive impactful learning experiences to onboard t...

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

$64K - $113K *

Drive clinical research initiatives by managing portfolios, developing protocols, and collaborating with investigators to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials with a focus on regulatory...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent in Research and Data Science, ensuring a positive candidate experience while driving organizational growth and high hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of quality assurance by leading global Quality Systems, ensuring compliance and best practices across regulated environments while fostering continuous improvement and collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$64K - $113K *

Tackle the management of a diverse clinical trials portfolio, collaborating with researchers to drive innovative research operations and ensure compliance and effective practices within a high-impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the national field medical strategy for multiple sclerosis, leading and evolving a high-performing group of MSLs and RMSLs while ensuring alignment with Medical Affairs an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Drive comprehensive psychological care by leading assessments, providing services, and overseeing clinical teams. Collaborate with psychiatry to address complex mental health needs and supervise inter...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Create impactful learning experiences for Siena's product, teaching teams, clients, and the market. Craft educational material, workshops, and a thriving community that transforms complex AI concepts...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead innovative product education initiatives, fostering a learning culture for internal teams, customers, and the broader market. Design curriculum, build community, and enhance onboarding to empower...

1 week ago

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

$120K *

Elevate clean energy initiatives by driving strategic regulatory engagement and policy development across key Midwestern states. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and mentor a talented team to ach...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Lead QA oversight of GMP QC lab operations while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support lab inves...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical pharmacology efforts to analyze, interpret, and model PKPD data for RNAi therapeutics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive decision-making and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $295K *

Join a team that leads the build-out and strategy for Medical Information, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence in support of product launches, while developing and mentoring a hi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $193K *

Transform regulatory processes by leading project planning and coordination in Global Regulatory Affairs. Leverage your expertise to enhance submission strategies and ensure compliance across all heal...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $193K *

Lead strategic regulatory project planning and oversight, enhancing global compliance and submission efficiency. Manage tracking and reporting systems, support team coordination, and ensure alignment...

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  •   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.