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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$186K - $255K *

Help us shape innovative structural solutions for warehouse automation. Lead a high-performing engineering team while driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment focused on scal...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$97K - $126K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative color development and optimization processes across building products, ensuring consistency and quality from formulation to production while balancing performanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $256K *

Champion the strategic deployment of projects in State & Local Government, overseeing budgets, timelines, and team dynamics. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, ensuring project excellenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$175K - $263K *

Champion precision health by owning client relationships and driving sales across Life Sciences and MedTech offerings. Leverage industry expertise to identify opportunities, collaborate with teams, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $265K *

Build a high-performing platform team that drives shared services across engineering. Lead initiatives in AI, reliability, and developer experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams to s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $222K *

Contribute to strategic partnerships by enhancing operational excellence and driving cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced sales environment. Collaborate with leadership to achieve measurable b...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of AI and cloud architecture by leading complex migrations, advising executives, and modernizing legacy systems into Snowflake environments. Utilize deep expertise to drive strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $156K *

Lead the charge in building innovative MVPs as a skilled Lead System Engineer. Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies while managing a dynamic offshore team and collaborating with stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive nuclear project planning efforts that enhance workforce efficiency and safety. Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $150K *

Drive impactful digital solutions by transforming business needs into actionable product strategies. Collaborate across teams to optimize the product lifecycle, ensuring measurable success through dat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Explore the world of clinical data management, overseeing data integrity and project delivery. Engage with teams to shape data management strategies, ensuring quality outcomes in clinical trials and f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Lead and execute sales operations initiatives to drive revenue growth, ensuring alignment across departments, while establishing frameworks and processes to optimize performance in a dynamic environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Engineer impactful sales operations strategies, drive revenue planning, and enhance forecasting capabilities through collaboration across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Delivery teams, ensuring measur...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex clinical data projects, ensuring timely, accurate execution and compliance with protocols while mentoring team members and optimizing processes for successful outco...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead the development of compelling proposals for defense contracts, partnering across teams to ensure compliance and competitiveness, while driving strategic growth objectives for U.S. Federal custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $132K *

Drive the charge in delivering professional civil engineering solutions for public works and utility projects. Oversee design, project management, and compliance, while ensuring safety and operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $170K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by driving product strategy and integration, leading cross-functional teams, and enhancing core market offerings to deliver exceptional value and growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$480K - $500K+*

Help us define and execute a transformative AI strategy, enhancing patient care and operational excellence across the organization while mentoring teams and fostering innovation within a dynamic, heal...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Lead the charge in driving technical excellence and customer satisfaction, collaborating with sales teams and clients to develop innovative solutions in Industrial Communications that align with busin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$118K - $154K *

Lead the charge in delivering cross-functional platform initiatives ensuring alignment across teams and driving enterprise-ready solutions through strong technical depth and exceptional program leader...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $115K *

Elevate assessment standards by applying expertise in psychometrics, test development, and measurement. Collaborate on high-stakes examinations to ensure validity, reliability, and compliance while ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to evolve cloud infrastructure. Drive modernization initiatives and ensure cost-effectiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing and scaling an innovative AI solution for denials management. Drive insights from user feedback while collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and busine...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$232K - $290K *

Engage as a finance leader to operationalize global finance functions for new markets, from launch to ongoing management. Drive compliance, governance and support evolving financial strategies effecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Transform customer engagement by leveraging sales expertise and strategic insight to drive success in life sciences product sales while fostering strong relationships and network within key accounts a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.