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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$262K - $306K *

Champion global clinical operations excellence through strategic leadership, overseeing complex Phase I-IV trials. Drive innovative strategies and foster high-performing teams to deliver on timelines...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $210K *

Take ownership of product strategy in healthcare data integration, ensuring reusable capabilities across partnerships and driving value from clinical, laboratory, and consumer-health data for enhanced...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $225K *

Empower innovation in healthcare by defining product strategies for clinical data integration. Drive partnerships and develop reusable solutions that enhance interoperability and patient outcomes in a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K - $475K *

Advance audio research to enhance communication in AI systems. Collaborate with experts to develop scalable models, optimize audio training, and publish findings to shape future technologies that impa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform senior living by guiding clinical leaders in delivering exceptional care, ensuring compliance, and fostering program growth. Collaborate with teams to enhance resident outcomes while driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $297K *

Champion portfolio strategy and governance in digital finance, leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes through effective prioritization, risk management, and operational excellen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock transformative insights by shaping our data science initiatives, guiding product strategies, and leveraging complex datasets to enhance user experiences, impacting billions in a dynamic, innova...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion the execution of integration projects, ensuring effective implementation and ongoing support for clinical applications, while collaborating with diverse internal teams and vendors to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K *

Lead and scale the Product Specialist organization, driving high performance, customer engagement, and strategic alignment. Establish top-level training, processes, and KPIs while ensuring impactful s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive successful admissions through effective coordination and reporting. Connect with new residents, ensure their satisfaction, and represent our facility with community outreach. Collabor...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $195K *

Elevate provider network operations by developing scalable systems and inspiring teams to enhance efficiency. Drive the operational lifecycle to support rapid growth while innovating with automation a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Inspire a culture of excellence by leading and enhancing clinical operations in Assisted Living communities. Collaborate with teams to ensure the highest standards of resident care, regulatory complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $285K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading a high-performing engineering team in the development of cloud and mobile applications. Drive excellence and ensure quality while shaping technical strategies t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $105K *

Engage in meaningful analysis and reporting, leveraging data visualization tools like Tableau to enhance customer engagement insights and drive strategic decisions for executive leadership. Your role...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee program operations, ensuring quality clinical services and staff support. Direct personnel management, fiscal accountability, and community relations to meet the regulatory and trea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Engage as a strategic program management leader, ensuring successful delivery across multiple initiatives, driving consensus among diverse stakeholders and optimizing process effectiveness in a fast-p...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$176K - $294K *

Lead the evolution of an AI-first design system, ensuring consistency across platforms while managing a high-performing design team. Own complex initiatives, deliver design standards as code, and fost...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Drive impactful AI experiences by leading design initiatives and fostering talent within a high-performing team. Collaborate across platforms to deliver cohesive, compliant interactions that enhance u...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $130K *

Help us transform the educational landscape by driving investment strategies and advancing M&A initiatives that enhance access to education, while managing an impact investment portfolio and collabora...

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

$124K - $166K *

Shape the future of biologic therapeutics by designing and engineering innovative proteins while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to advance the therapeutic pipeline through strategic over...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by leading clinical innovation, mentoring a dynamic team, and enhancing patient outcomes to shape the future of performance, recovery, and longevity in a vibrant, growth-oriented...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $189K *

Drive the development and assessment of single-use disposable materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Serve as an expert in material compatibility, lead risk assessments, and innovate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's advancing innovative RNA technologies to enhance purification processes and optimize eRNA design, contributing to breakthrough solutions that impact patient care in a dynamic, colla...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of a comprehensive compliance program, ensuring regulatory readiness and effective oversight across multiple states in telehealth. Lead a team dedicated to establishing policies and fos...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $275K *

Champion innovative strategies for integrated Intelligent Equipment solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to drive growth in sensing, analytics, and automation technologies, establishing market leade...

3 weeks 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.