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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$108K - $130K *

Serve as a technical leader in in vivo research, coordinating studies and mentoring staff while ensuring operational excellence and compliance within the Neurobiology group. Drive high-quality, humane...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage and mentor a team of junior scientists, ensuring analytical excellence and cGMP compliance in biologics product development while fostering collaboration and growth within the team...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of enterprise AI as you innovate rigorous research agendas, design impactful experiments, and develop systems that bridge hypotheses with production, directly influencing business...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower enterprise innovation by leading research that transforms historical data into actionable insights, designing experiments and scalable systems for agent performance evaluation and reinforcemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate process engineering excellence by driving improvements and implementing safety measures in biomanufacturing environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance production reliability and support s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $190K *

Reimagine product marketing by transforming complex technical concepts into clear, impactful messaging that empowers diverse stakeholders. Collaborate across functions to drive engagement and showcase...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $156K *

Innovate and lead process development studies for cell-based drug candidates, focusing on robust cell banking and hESC expansion, while collaborating across teams to drive technical excellence and mee...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Oversee laboratory operations to ensure efficient, high-quality analytical testing and support development initiatives. Manage personnel, drive continuous improvement, and implement best practices whi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $145K *

Drive the future of military facility projects by overseeing complex operations and managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Be the key liaison for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex military facility projects, overseeing budgets, client relations, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful execution of innovative solutions within stipula...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Deputy Project Manager, leading large-scale military facility projects and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction, project longevity, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Manage and execute large military facility projects, ensuring quality and efficiency by leading cross-functional teams and driving client satisfaction across multiple concurrent high-stakes initiative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Partner with us to manage complex military facility projects while leading business development and data analytics initiatives. You will oversee budgets and client relationships across multi-disciplin...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $145K *

Champion the management and execution of large-scale military facility projects, ensuring client satisfaction, adherence to budget and schedule while leading multidisciplinary teams to success in a co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $225K *

Shape commercial strategies and market positions for innovative product pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance asset value and drive market success through market research ins...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $235K *

Accelerate your career by leading the In Vivo/Translational Biology group, driving pharmacology projects in oncology, and shaping innovative strategies for drug candidate development from discovery to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $237K *

Shape regulatory strategies for CMC in cell therapy programs and collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with health authority requirements, supporting trials and product approvals throughout th...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading CMC regulatory strategies for cell therapies. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, prepare submissions, and drive product lifecycle success, while engaging with g...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $237K *

Architect innovative regulatory strategies for CMC in cell therapy, guiding teams and leading submissions throughout product development, ensuring compliance and successful health authority interactio...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $237K *

Champion regulatory CMC strategies to elevate cell and gene therapies. Drive cross-functional collaborations, oversee global submissions, and ensure compliance. Lead efforts to mitigate risks and supp...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $237K *

Empower progress at the intersection of regulatory compliance and cell therapy. Lead CMC strategies for global submission readiness, partnering with cross-functional teams to navigate approvals, and e...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $215K *

Contribute to transforming consumer spend data into predictive intelligence, leading a talented team across predictive modeling and campaign measurement while ensuring standards, privacy, and methodol...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Contribute to a seamless customer experience by connecting clients with technical and scientific operations, guiding them from initial inquiries to successful project completion in a dynamic biotechno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $185K *

Join us in a strategic leadership role driving operations, cross-functional alignment, and organizational effectiveness across AI & Data Science initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Make a profoun...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by training large models into production-ready robotic systems. Engage in fine-tuning, performance evaluation, and real-world implementations while becoming a full-stack ML roboticist...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.