Exclusive Research Scientist Jobs over $100,000

Welcome to the Ladders’ Research Scientist jobs category, your gateway to discover and apply for high paying jobs in the lucrative world of scientific research.

What is a Research Scientist?

A Research Scientist is a professional who conducts and evaluates complex experiments, tests, and research on different subjects, primarily to advance knowledge in their specific field.

Skills Needed

Key skills for research scientists include analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, dexterity, logical-thinking, time management, and expertise in scientific principles.

How to Become One

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field is required to become a Research Scientist. A master’s or doctoral degree might be necessary for advanced positions.

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$167K - $220K *

Transform data engineering by leading a team towards AI integration, maintaining essential reporting and establishing a reliable data model that supports enterprise-wide analytics to drive business su...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $316K *

Partner with us to drive strategic financial initiatives across R&D, shaping growth strategies through budget management, financial modeling, and executive-level insights to ensure alignment with comp...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $128K *

Manage and enhance cloud-native platforms, driving operational excellence and system reliability within a skilled DevOps team. Engage in CI/CD automation, cloud migrations, and incident management acr...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career while driving data analysis and predictive modeling to improve operational KPIs and enhance business value. Collaborate with teams to support disaster recovery planning and impleme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Manage the clinical study quote submission process, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables while mentoring team members. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance proposal accuracy, financial reco...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI security, leading incident response for product-level threats. Craft a robust AI incident response strategy, ensuring products are secure from vulnerabilities...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $231K *

Champion operational excellence and innovation within the P&SM function, driving strategic planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency in clinical study exe...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $175K *

Transform enterprise generative AI capabilities into effective solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess use cases, drive adoption, and improve platform functionality while ensuring...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $103K *

Drive successful project delivery in HEOR by managing complex client-facing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, risk management, and adherence to high-qual...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $150K *

Execute strategies for sourcing and managing non-human primates in support of preclinical studies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and seamless study execut...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Deliver excellence in clinical trial data management by leading projects, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while maintaining the highest quality and effi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Manage and oversee clinical data management activities, ensuring high-quality deliverables and customer satisfaction while training teams and engaging with clients. Drive project progress through effe...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $245K *

Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives to drive strategic priorities and measurable outcomes. Collaborate with teams across Product, Engineering, and Operations to navigate ambiguity and influence...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $164K *

Engage with a dynamic team to conduct safety analyses for thermal-hydraulic stability in BWR plants, facilitating reload applications and collaborating across disciplines to develop optimal engineerin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI and automation by leading business discovery activities and developing structured opportunity statements that drive measurable business value across the org...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$245K - $260K *

Transform public sector compliance by leading a high-impact program that aligns regulatory standards with organizational strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to federa...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering efforts on an enterprise scale. Collaborate with technical teams to build reliable data products, streamline processes, and optimize data gov...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $193K *

Lead extensive clinical research activities across multiple sites, managing the process from site selection through study closure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and data integrity thro...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$266K - $425K *

Shape the future of secure software systems by driving security best practices. Collaborate with engineering and security teams to build robust infrastructures, mitigate risks, and enable innovation w...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Oversee search campaign planning and execution, ensuring alignment with client goals while improving processes and reporting across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead training initiatives f...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $105K *

Lead the charge in executing search campaigns by developing strategies and optimizing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure flawless delivery and impactful reporting on paid med...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $190K *

Advance analytical development and quality control for clinical and commercial peptide drug substances, ensuring seamless execution of regulatory filings and product launches through collaboration wit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing global clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance while leading cross-functional teams and driving project success within a dynamic organization focused...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $170K *

Empower your career as you architect the enterprise AI strategy, guiding innovative AI solutions and governance frameworks that enhance scalable AI capabilities across diverse business units and platf...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving effective workforce planning through data analysis. As a key analytic resource, you'll leverage data insights to support strategic human capital planning and enable informed...

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2 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the minimum qualification to be a Research Scientist?question toggle

    The minimum qualification to become a Research Scientist is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field. However, a master’s or doctoral degree might be necessary for advanced positions.

  • What skills are required for a Research Scientist job?question toggle

    Key skills for a Research Scientist include analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, dexterity, logical-thinking, and time management. They also need to have a good grasp of scientific principles relevant to their field.

  • What does a Research Scientist do?question toggle

    A Research Scientist conducts and evaluates complex experiments, tests, and research on different subjects, primarily to advance knowledge in their specific field.