Welcome to Ladders - Your Destination for Chief Scientist Jobs

Here on Ladders, we've curated a selection of the best Chief Scientist roles available in the industry. All the jobs listed offer lucrative remuneration, guaranteeing an income of $100,000 or more.

Why Choose a Chief Scientist Job?

Chief Scientist roles are key in driving innovation in any corporation. As a Chief Scientist, you'll be at the forefront of R&D, leading exciting projects, and pushing boundaries in your field.

How We Choose Chief Scientist Jobs

Every job on Ladders is vetted for authenticity and the professional requirement. You're only going to see Chief Scientist jobs offering $100,000 or more.

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$101K - $154K *

Transform the future of product development by leading and executing innovative research projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to design experiments and analyze data, while mentoring ot...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by leading advanced research in machine learning, focusing on large language models, optimization, and scalable training systems. Collaborate with talented teams, publish impact...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative health informatics research, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaborations. Oversee complex projects while mentoring teams to enhance health data c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K *

Pioneer groundbreaking research initiatives aimed at enhancing alignment methodologies. Collaborate with a cross-functional team, driving empirical and theoretical studies while contributing to signif...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $500K+*

Contribute to groundbreaking research on alignment problems, leveraging both empirical and theoretical methods, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and advancing scientific understanding...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and optimize primary cell line derivation, culturing, and characterization in a dynamic team. Drive gene editing workflows and contribute to transformative research in a fast-paced environmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Engage with federal science enterprises and enhance partnerships to secure funding. Drive strategic legislative proposals, manage Congressional relationships, and lead proposal efforts to support atmo...

Reposted today

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

$150K - $175K *

Build strategic partnerships with federal science agencies and drive atmospheric research funding. Cultivate relationships and lead proposal development, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in automated research systems as part of our R&D team. Work with experts on cutting-edge AI capabilities and contribute to impactful publications in a collaborative environment...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $159K *

Develop and validate screening technologies to enhance nanoparticle delivery systems. Collaborate across disciplines to improve molecular technologies and drive scientific discoveries for therapeutic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the development of cutting-edge infrasonic sensor technologies by conducting advanced research, refining calibration systems, and collaborating with experts to push the boundaries of acoustic...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $235K *

Unlock potential by supporting the Executive Director in strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and external stakeholder engagement to drive effective organizational growth and performance...

6 days ago

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

$165K - $235K *

Pioneer organizational excellence by supporting the Executive Director, streamlining decision-making, and driving operational initiatives. Bring your expertise to enhance team performance and ensure s...

6 days ago

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

$142K - $193K *

Transform the online shopping experience by developing advanced AI models that infer product relationships, leveraging multimodal data and cutting-edge research to improve catalog accuracy and user en...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to lead chemistry initiatives, ensure deliverables, train staff, and enhance projects through innovative method development and client collaboration. Drive significant impact o...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Lead innovative scientific research supporting Earth science programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance methodologies and develop advanced data processing systems, driving progress in environmental...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$142K - $171K *

Shape early drug discovery by analyzing high-dimensional datasets and collaborating with scientists to advance complex projects. Leverage your computational expertise to enhance analytical methods and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $200K *

Transform the future of protein design by advancing AI-driven models and robotics. Collaborate closely with a lean team to enhance sequence design, operate inference platforms, and iterate on kinetics...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate drug discovery progress by partnering with global biopharma leaders. Leverage your expertise in antibody engineering and AI to enhance user experiences and guide scientific teams in harness...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $400K *

Join a team that's pioneering research in AI model interpretability. Collaborate with a mission-driven group to advance practical tools and techniques while fostering a culture of innovation and owner...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $215K *

Engineer breakthroughs in early drug discovery by leveraging computational biology expertise to innovate experimental systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams for impactful research efforts...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate research initiatives by leading multidisciplinary projects, driving grant proposals, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance healthcare informatics and public health research ef...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $320K *

Elevate your career as you drive innovative research in molecular biology, merging experimental design with computational insights to address complex biological challenges and contribute to transforma...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative memory and learning research. Shape groundbreaking experiments and algorithms that improve AI capabilities and enrich product offerings for top tech c...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Empower innovation in cell therapy by leading method transfers and validations, collaborating across teams, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring quality compliance in a dynamic and impactful e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of a Chief Scientist?question toggle

    A Chief Scientist is typically the head of research and development within a company. They lead innovative projects, oversee research teams, and help to drive the company's scientific trajectory.

  • What qualifications and experience do I need for a Chief Scientist job?question toggle

    A Chief Scientist typically requires a doctorate (PhD) and substantial experience in their specific scientific field. Strong leadership and management skills are also critical.

  • What industries employ Chief Scientists?question toggle

    Chief Scientists are employed across various industries including technology, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and government bodies.