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 - $233K *

Drive impactful real-world data solutions that enhance study designs and evidence strategies. Lead cross-functional teams to define products enhancing clinical outcomes, ensuring alignment with regula...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $245K *

Transform your career by leading diverse projects that drive strategic outcomes. Oversee all phases from inception to completion, ensuring high performance while maintaining strong client relationship...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Manage day-to-day lab operations while fostering innovation and collaboration. Lead research initiatives, improve processes, and guide team performance. Ensure compliance and maintain effective commun...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative research in target discovery and validation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop drug candidates, design experiments, and drive projects from con...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $213K *

Transform the future of gene therapy by leading innovative viral vector downstream processes. Spearhead purification strategies, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure compliance for novel t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $332K *

Lead the future of pharmacovigilance by guiding teams in safety profile management, regulatory submissions, and risk assessment for innovative products. Drive operational excellence and enhance proces...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance and quality excellence. Supervise operations at our Biotech Lab, training staff and managing production activities to meet departmental g...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $332K *

Join a dynamic team to lead PV Science and Aggregate Reports, ensuring robust safety profiles for all products. Drive strategic direction, foster collaboration, and enhance processes for effective ris...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $138K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on LC-MS analysis. This role involves operating advanced mass spectrometry equipment, collaborating with scientists on analytical experiments, and ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team to drive cross-functional initiatives and enhance collaboration in research and development, utilizing your project management expertise to deliver innovative solutions in biotechn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovative product development in a dynamic R&D environment, leading complex projects that deliver breakthrough solutions and strategic growth across multiple functions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining digital research systems in agriculture, leading a diverse group to implement advanced data technologies, drive initiatives, and enhance innovation while bridging science...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency through process improvement and data-driven transformation in P&C business operations, leveraging Lean methodology and analytical skill...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Drive innovation in rock characterization by operating SEM systems and supporting core analysis workflows, collaborating with geologists and engineers to produce high-quality analytical data for effec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Champion quality and operational excellence in aerospace and defense, driving practical improvements and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure compliance and enhance productivity while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing fusion plasma technology by managing a dynamic team. Drive experimental projects, oversee data analysis, and align research initiatives with organizational strategy to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $115K *

Empower skin health innovation by creating and optimizing facial treatment formulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive global projects, ensuring compliance and efficient product lau...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $240K *

Transform your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to build innovative software solutions that advance scientific research and operational excellence across diverse lab environments...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $325K *

Empower the future of AI by bridging research and product management in a fast-paced environment, defining tooling roadmaps that enhance data collection and model evaluation for transformative AI agen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Deliver cutting-edge downstream purification solutions by leading scale-up activities, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive project success in a dynamic laborator...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $240K *

Empower scientific innovation by developing full-stack applications and tools that enhance lab workflows, ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence within a collaborative team of experts in te...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Drive data architecture initiatives across preclinical science by designing domain-driven models, ensuring data governance and quality, and enabling self-service visualizations. Collaborate with teams...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K *

Champion project success by leading the global team in Oncology, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering client relationships and supporting business developmen...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead product realization of polymer components, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results for a groundbreaking weapon system program, while managing project execution an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $191K *

Lead the development of corporate strategy to enhance growth and drive initiatives across diverse business units. Collaborate with senior leaders, perform market analysis, and influence strategic deci...

Reposted 2 days 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.