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Research analysts turn information into insights that help organizations make informed decisions. On Ladders, explore vetted Research Analyst opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles in finance, healthcare, technology, consulting, and other industries. Compare positions that match your experience, expertise, and career goals.

What Does a Research Analyst Do?

Research analysts gather and evaluate data, identify patterns, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Depending on the role, they may analyze markets, companies, customers, policies, or scientific and operational information. Typical responsibilities include preparing reports and presentations, building forecasts, assessing trends, and translating complex evidence into practical recommendations.

Common Research Analyst Skills

Employers often look for strong analytical thinking, quantitative and qualitative research skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication. Experience with spreadsheets, statistical software, databases, visualization tools, or programming languages can be valuable. Industry knowledge and the ability to explain conclusions to varied audiences are also important.

Research Analyst Career Paths

Research Analyst roles are available at different levels and across many fields. Analysts may specialize in areas such as investment research, market research, business intelligence, policy, or healthcare. With experience, professionals can advance into senior analyst, research manager, strategy, portfolio, or leadership positions, depending on their background and industry.

Find a Research Analyst Job on Ladders

Discover Research Analyst openings that align with your skills and compensation goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore high-level opportunities with confidence.

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$175K - $210K *

Lead pioneering evidence generation initiatives to inform oncology product strategies and lifecycle management through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to manage bank capital relationships, drive coverage strategies, and support capital formation initiatives. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment, focus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the scientific direction for our forecasting platform, guiding teams to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in time-series analysis and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$98K - $110K *

Champion the management of FHWA's IT portfolio, guiding capital planning and investment control efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and streamline procurement processes, ens...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$56K - $104K *

Champion quality assurance in retail insurance by conducting reviews, identifying improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to uphold high standards. Drive compliance and enhance operational e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $137K *

Shape the future of clinical research by managing site operations, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with study teams to oversee monitoring activities and drive succ...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $137K *

Empower your career by managing clinical research sites, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with teams to oversee study implementation and monitoring, while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $418K *

Drive impactful field intelligence strategies that enhance customer engagement and commercial effectiveness. Lead a high-performing team to translate brand objectives into actionable insights, fosteri...

East Hanover, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance systems, optimize territory planning, and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize trading support operations by managing cotton transactions, ensuring compliance, and enhancing inventory strategies to maximize commercial performance and operational efficiency...

Chesterfield, MORemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Lead the execution of R&D tax credit projects, managing client engagements from start to finish while ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovative paid media strategies and leveraging AI to optimize performance across multiple platforms. You'll lead campaign execution, budget management, and testing to enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of financial modelling by leading a dynamic team responsible for analyzing and auditing complex financial models, ensuring reliability, and driving growth within a collaborative envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of asset management by driving global strategy, revenue growth, and service innovation. Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional value in regulated environments, ensuring co...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth for critical infrastructure in the NY/NJ region. Collaborate with local leaders to enhance market share, develop strategic alliances, and implement customer...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $96K *

Empower compliance processes by preparing complex government filings, mentoring team members, and ensuring accuracy, while maintaining high service standards and developing knowledge of intricate comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $164K *

Shape the future of analytics sales by building impactful relationships, leading complex sales cycles, and driving customer satisfaction to maximize their investment in Salesforce solutions across ent...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $162K *

Play a key role in managing large partnerships, driving pricing strategy and inventory decisions while fostering commercial health and mentoring junior traders in a dynamic pricing environment...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $200K *

Drive market and competitive intelligence initiatives to enhance strategic decision-making across teams. Build a high-performing function that delivers insights on customer behavior, market trends, an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $235K *

Lead the charge in transforming investor relations processes, enhancing communication of strategy and performance to the market. Collaborate with executives to manage investor relationships and delive...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare research by leading strategic projects and enhancing content quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and drive innovation in AI-enabled tools, ensu...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Champion impactful research initiatives that shape product strategy and enhance user experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate insights into actionable recommendations, driving alignmen...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving growth by owning the full sales cycle, from generating leads to closing deals. Collaborate with founders and product teams to enhance our sales strategy and deliver exceptio...

Bellevue, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$250K - $325K *

Accelerate your career by leading strategic communications and public policy initiatives that shape the future of AI identity and accountability. Drive visibility, influence industry narratives, and b...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $283K *

Lead the development of high-quality, compliant data engineering practices that enhance enterprise data governance and accelerate data-driven decision-making for improved patient outcomes across the o...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Research Analyst do?question toggle

    A Research Analyst collects and analyzes information, identifies trends, and presents findings that support business or organizational decisions. Responsibilities vary by industry and may include market analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and report preparation.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Research Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, analytical and research experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with data tools. Some specialized or senior roles may require advanced education, industry credentials, or deeper technical expertise.

  • What industries hire Research Analysts?question toggle

    Research Analysts work in finance, consulting, technology, healthcare, government, academia, consumer research, and many other sectors. Their focus may be on investments, markets, customers, policy, operations, or specialized subject matter.

  • How much do Research Analyst jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for Research Analyst positions varies based on factors such as industry, location, experience, specialization, and seniority; review each listing for its specific salary details.

  • What career paths can follow a Research Analyst role?question toggle

    Experienced analysts may move into senior research, research management, business intelligence, strategy, consulting, portfolio analysis, or leadership roles. Career options depend on an analyst's skills, industry experience, and professional goals.