Welcome to Principal Scientist Jobs

Grasp unique opportunities in the scientific realm by exploring high-paying Principal Scientist jobs that offer annual remuneration of over $100,000. Broaden your professional horizons and get closer to your career goals with our advanced search tools for Principal Scientists.

Why Principal Scientist Jobs?

As a Principal Scientist, you will lead innovation, drive scientific research, and contribute to the growth of the scientific community at large. It is a role that combines leadership, in-depth scientific knowledge, and impactful decision-making.

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We provide comprehensive job listings, insightful articles, growth opportunities, and a diverse range of resources for Principal Scientists looking to make their next career move.

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$207K - $277K *

Transform the digital landscape of Global R&D by leading technology solutions and driving strategic initiatives across Clinical Development. Oversee a diverse team to align innovation with business ob...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive the AI engineering vision by leading a team in developing innovative algorithms and solutions that meet business goals, ensuring effective collaboration across departments and adherence to ethic...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative project solutions for SCADA systems, ensuring high-quality design and integration while fostering strong relationships with clients and driving exceptional project execution in the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Optimize the security of non-human identities and machine identities by leading product vision, strategy, and execution of NHI portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and innovative market...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $233K *

Champion clinical trial oversight by leading teams and strategies to ensure exceptional monitoring standards and compliance with GCP. Enhance efficiencies with innovative processes while fostering str...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion a team of engineers to enhance software solutions in healthcare. Drive development of scalable applications while fostering professional growth within a collaborative environment focused on i...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance enterprise projects in a dynamic Agile environment, leading teams through planning, execution, and delivery, while ensuring adherence to SDLC principles and achieving project success criteria...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex implementation projects, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders while ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction and financial success. Mentor others while improving tools and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $214K *

Collaborate with application teams as a hands-on architect, guiding integration architecture and data patterns, ensuring a sustainable, scalable system through best practices and effective communicati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $195K *

Transform small molecule API development by providing technical oversight and ensuring successful alignment across Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain. Drive milestones in clinical manufacturing, co...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $173K *

Oversee critical fire protection systems for large-scale energy projects. Ensure compliance with codes and standards while coordinating with authorities and managing project deliverables. Enhance safe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$167K - $223K *

Champion innovative cloud financial strategies by leading data-driven architecture within a dynamic multi-cloud ecosystem, enhancing accountability, performance, and cost efficiency to drive business...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $278K *

Discover a pivotal role in defining and governing enterprise integration architecture. Lead the modernization of data movements across complex ecosystems, ensuring scalable and effective integration s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $278K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative enterprise integration strategies, overseeing API-led and event-driven architectures, and driving modernization across B2B/B2C data ecosystems to enhance sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Inspire excellence in CMC regulatory leadership for biologics. Drive global strategies, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration to advance product development and lifecycle succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Explore innovative data solutions to drive strategic insights and enhance decision-making within a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and build APIs to manage structured data, generating outputs in various formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure stability and security in deployment while documenting and val...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Drive technical evaluations of reimbursement projects, ensuring compliance and feasibility while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance strategic recycling and operational priorities...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the creation of an effective operating system for engineering, product, and design, focusing on automation, workflow design, and team adoption using Jira, ensuring alignment between practice and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $224K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive development on product features using Java and agile methodologies to enhance application performance and usa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate flight control solutions for advanced aircraft automation, transforming aviation through cutting-edge design, rigorous testing, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring reliable and certi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$178K - $238K *

Lead program management for oncology drug development, ensuring project alignment, efficient processes, and collaboration across teams to optimize delivery and achieve strategic objectives in the biot...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $155K *

Join a growing Activation team to lead impactful social media strategies for healthcare clients, driving execution across organic, paid, and influencer programs while fostering client partnerships and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Build your career with a strategic role tackling complex business challenges. Drive project leadership, streamline stakeholder relationships, and foster innovation in a remote setting with advanced re...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Optimize budget development for clinical change orders, collaborating across departments. Drive operational success by managing the budget lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, and resolving issues to support...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Principal Scientist typically leads scientific research, explores innovative ideas, and guides a team of scientists towards achieving the organization's scientific goals.

  • How much does a Principal Scientist earn on average?question toggle

    The average salary of a Principal Scientist varies depending on the industry and level of experience. However, on Ladders, you can find Principal Scientists jobs that pay over $100,000.

  • What qualifications are required for Principal Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Most Principal Scientist roles require at least a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field along with several years of research experience. Leadership skills and a proven research track record are typically also essential.

  • Can I find remote Principal Scientist jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, on Ladders, you can find both remote and in-office high-paying Principal Scientist jobs.