Director of Sciences Jobs

Explore Director of Sciences opportunities for experienced professionals ready to lead research teams, shape scientific strategy, and turn complex findings into meaningful results. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more across fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, academia, and industrial research.

What Does a Director of Sciences Do?

Directors of Sciences guide scientific programs and teams from strategy through execution. Depending on the organization, they may oversee research and development, set priorities and budgets, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and communicate results to executives, partners, or customers. The role often combines deep subject-matter expertise with people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically seek substantial experience in a relevant scientific discipline, a record of leading projects or teams, and the ability to connect research goals with organizational priorities. A graduate degree—often a Ph.D. or equivalent—may be preferred or required, depending on the field. Valuable skills include scientific strategy, program management, data interpretation, clear communication, budgeting, and familiarity with applicable regulations and research standards.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director-level science roles can be found in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical research, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare, environmental science, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Job titles and responsibilities vary: some directors lead a specialized research function, while others oversee multiple teams, laboratories, or portfolios. Review each posting for its discipline, scope, location, and leadership expectations.

Find Director of Sciences Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialty, employer, and location, and focus your search on positions that match your scientific background and leadership experience. Keep your resume current and highlight measurable outcomes, such as research milestones, successful launches, funding secured, or teams developed.

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$175K - $240K *

Help us provide scientific and strategic leadership for bioanalysis in ocular therapeutics, owning the outsourcing model and guiding the development of an internal lab while ensuring compliance and qu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and execute marketing strategies for ATMP CDMO, enhancing website performance, managing campaigns, and supporting sales efforts to achieve commercial goals across North America...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $264K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of lung cancer treatment through strategic market research. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive insights that inform commercialization and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving spatial biology experiments and AI model development. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary lab, ensuring quality standards and mentoring team members while executing high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $235K *

Champion scientific operations by supporting research initiatives and managing data workflows. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate materials for leadership, enhance operational efficiency, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$247K - $334K *

Transform the safety profile of products by leading strategic assessments, guiding clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Engage in a pivotal role driving clinical science strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical studies, ensuring patient safety and data integrity while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Lead the charge in clinical science strategy, partnering with Medical Directors to design impactful studies, ensuring patient safety and data integrity while mentoring junior colleagues and driving pr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Deliver clinical science strategy and lead studies in genetics medicine, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety and data integrity while mentoring junior colleagues and dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $305K *

Elevate your career by leading medical affairs strategy and evidence generation. Collaborate across divisions to enhance product safety, innovation, and clinician education while guiding a team of Med...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $232K *

Shape the future of accounting by leading the close process, enhancing internal controls, and mentoring a growing team. Drive automation and AI integration while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP in...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies and programs in Infectious Disease. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific consistency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Transform clinical science leadership in infectious disease by guiding strategic initiatives across multiple studies and programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific consiste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Champion strategic Clinical Science leadership across Infectious Disease studies, guiding development planning and ensuring scientific consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Join a team that's advancing oncology products by supporting regulatory submissions and strategic planning. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading cross-functional projects, driving process improvements, and fostering collaboration to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$267K - $400K *

Empower our commercial legal function by providing strategic legal guidance on pre-launch and market access initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and support successful product la...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$235K - $275K *

Lead a dynamic arts center, enhancing cultural engagement through strategic programming and community collaboration, overseeing operations, staff, budget, and fundraising to elevate the institution's...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$197K - $241K *

Lead the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives and a team of project managers to ensure strategic alignment, risk management, and complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $241K *

Drive the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives, managing a team, and ensuring strategic alignment and execution of business objectives w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$380K - $420K *

Join a team that seeks a scientific leader to develop advanced machine learning models focused on Alzheimer’s research, driving innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on manageme...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$332K - $448K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise-wide strategic alignment and execution governance. Drive transformative outcomes through cross-functional collaboration and influence, ensuring alignment with...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in directing departmental activities, optimizing resources, and achieving goals in a dynamic healthcare environment. Foster growth and compliance while ensuring high standards of servi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in transforming scientific insights into impactful brand strategies, guiding teams and clients through innovative communication planning and execution while mentoring emerging talent i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a team that drives scientific initiatives and supports business development. Collaborate with R&D leadership and serve as a vital internal and external scientific resource, enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Sciences do?question toggle

    A Director of Sciences leads scientific teams or programs, sets research priorities, oversees execution and resources, and communicates findings and progress to organizational stakeholders. Responsibilities depend on the employer and scientific discipline.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director of Sciences jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally expect extensive experience in a relevant scientific field and a strong record of project or team leadership. Many roles prefer or require an advanced degree, such as a Ph.D., though requirements vary by industry and position.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Sciences?question toggle

    Common employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, healthcare and medical device organizations, research institutions, technology companies, and businesses in environmental science or advanced manufacturing.

  • How much do Director of Sciences jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details.

  • How can I find Director of Sciences jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the Director of Sciences listings and refine your search by location, specialty, or other preferences. Review each role’s qualifications and responsibilities, and tailor your resume to emphasize relevant scientific leadership and results.