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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$160K - $200K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading global strategies that enhance innovative spine and orthopedic product development, ensuring compliance and collaboration across multifunctional teams for imp...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $216K *

Transform the landscape of optical design and microscopy. Collaborate across disciplines, spearhead innovative projects, and lead the development of advanced imaging technologies that drive drug disco...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading diverse teams to achieve successful decommissioning outcomes, balancing scope, schedule, and safety while driving impactful environmental remediation efforts. Mak...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading R&D processes for medical devices, using statistical analysis to enhance product development while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by contributing to product development and engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams while leveraging your mechanical or biomedical engineering background to solve complex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative R&D projects in medical device development, utilizing advanced statistical methods and cross-functional collaboration. Mentor, execute complex processes, and support product developmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advancing medical device R&D by developing and validating processes. Drive innovative solutions through statistical analysis and collaboration while mentoring team members on comple...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion process development and validation in medical device R&D. Lead complex projects, mentor teams, and implement advanced problem-solving techniques to enhance processes and product quality acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $264K *

Optimize program management by leading complex initiatives, aligning stakeholders, and driving strategic program delivery across business and operations to support AI data center expansion with effect...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Transform the future of software engineering by developing and debugging innovative applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to define standards and enhance practices that impact the organization...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of groundbreaking cloud services, driving the use of AI-enabled engineering practices across teams, and ensuring scalability, security, and opera...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional engineering programs to develop advanced defense solutions, ensuring successful project execution from planning through delivery. This role calls for a hands-on leader passionate...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading complex development programs across hardware, software, and systems integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve mission-critical objectives...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion biodistribution strategies and gene expression assessments to support genetic medicine programs, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance while collaborating across functions to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to manage and conduct scientific studies while ensuring quality and compliance. Foster client relationships, mentor junior analysts, and troubleshoot effectively to uphold standards in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Scientist, LCMS, where you'll drive scientific excellence and client satisfaction through method development, validation, and analytical studies, ensuring compliance with regu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced systems for semiconductor facilities. Oversee dynamic projects, ensuring technical excellence and team development while driving client satisfaction and complianc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $170K *

Reimagine your engineering career by leading process design for advanced technology facilities. Drive technical excellence in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and team development while ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative design projects in semiconductor and advanced technology sectors. Drive technical excellence while mentoring a dynamic engineering team to ensure top-quality pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in designing complex process systems for advanced technology facilities, driving project success and team growth while ensuring high quality and regulatory compliance in semiconductor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $184K *

Engage in innovative formulation development to transform new chemical entities into market-ready medications. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturing processes and contribute to advancing h...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Manage clinical trials to ensure compliance, timelines, and budgets while overseeing CROs and vendors. Be key in driving project success and maintaining data integrity and participant safety throughou...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$263K - $325K *

Lead target discovery initiatives in neurodegeneration, guiding teams through research into Alzheimer’s disease treatments. Collaborate across functions to innovate and optimize drug development proce...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $246K *

Shape the future of clinical trial operations by defining technical direction, integrating AI-driven systems, and guiding engineering teams through transformative architectural standards to enhance pl...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $160K *

Drive innovative formulations and bioconjugation strategies for a cutting-edge Targeted Lipid Nanoparticle (tLNP) platform, encompassing design, analytics, and in vitro/in vivo validation to enhance g...

4 days 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.