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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing a portfolio of global clinical studies, ensuring operational excellence and compliance throughout all phases. Drive strategic growth, mentor teams, and enhance client satis...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape patient care and research operations by providing leadership and oversight over nursing teams and clinical research. Drive operational excellence ensuring compliance and quality across clinical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower clinical research operations by leading nursing teams and coordinating studies. Oversee patient care and compliance while collaborating across departments to drive operational excellence and e...

2 weeks ago

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

$205K - $225K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape commercial strategies that drive the success of pipeline assets from discovery through launch, leveraging market insights and analytics to support deci...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical study operations, transforming protocols into execution plans while managing timelines, budgets, and client commitments. Grow and guide the team to tackle complex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive clinical study delivery by transforming protocols into actionable plans, managing complex projects, and building a high-performing team to address challenging research needs and improve operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$320K - $380K *

Drive the strategy and execution of the Materials Science AISF program, ensuring alignment across complex, high-impact priorities while applying your deep domain expertise to advance AI capabilities i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $235K *

Champion regulatory strategy and execution for early-stage development programs, serving as the Global Regulatory Lead and primary contact with health authorities to ensure compliance and effective en...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Join our team to lead clinical trial activities for innovative treatments. This role involves managing clinical studies, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate nursing practice through research and mentorship, leading the Nursing Research Fellowship. Collaborate across disciplines to foster inquiry, enhance education, and promote evidence-based care...

Today

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

$99K - $117K *

Lead the charge in advancing transformative research by operationally managing 4-5 interdisciplinary programs, fostering collaboration among researchers, and ensuring strategic alignment with CIFAR's...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape your career by driving efficiencies in research product workflows, managing impactful deliverables, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance market intelligence products...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining market intelligence through streamlined research workflows and high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance product efficiency and drive im...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$218K - $262K *

Lead the charge in market research and insights strategy, enabling data-driven commercial decisions. Partner with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable recommendations that drive gr...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Drive strategic leadership in pediatric clinical research, managing a multidisciplinary team to effectively translate faculty priorities into operational plans, ensuring compliance and quality across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of financial analytics by applying causal inference methodologies. Collaborate with AI/ML experts and apply advanced statistical techniques to tackle market prediction challenges and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing financial market prediction through cutting-edge causal inference research. As a key contributor, you'll develop innovative models and apply machine learning techniq...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive customer satisfaction as you lead program management, ensuring quality and on-time delivery of aerospace components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost and profitability goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project staffing and professional development. Oversee case management and collaborate with teams to ensure quality service and foster individual growth acro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $95K *

Drive strategic research initiatives that transform higher education, leveraging insights to advise academic leaders on critical challenges. Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate research solution...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$192K - $240K *

Empower R&D transformation by strategizing data-driven solutions, leading analytics, AI, and governance initiatives to enhance clinical trial execution and governing frameworks across the enterprise...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $240K *

Lead transformative R&D data strategies, analytics, and AI initiatives across the organization, improving clinical trial efficiency and enhancing data governance for innovation and decision-making...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $240K *

Unlock the potential of R&D by leading analytics and AI initiatives, transforming data governance, and enabling innovative solutions that enhance clinical trial efficiency and decision-making across t...

2 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.