Explore Researcher Jobs

Researcher roles turn complex questions into evidence, insights, and discoveries that inform decisions and advance knowledge. From laboratory and clinical research to data science, market research, and policy analysis, researchers work across industries and disciplines. Explore vetted researcher opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders and find roles that match your expertise and career goals.

What Researchers Do

Researchers plan studies, gather and analyze information, evaluate findings, and communicate results. Depending on the role, work may involve designing experiments, managing datasets, reviewing literature, conducting interviews, developing models, or preparing reports and publications. Many positions also require collaboration with technical teams, business leaders, clinicians, or academic partners.

Researcher Career Paths

Research careers span areas such as biomedical and life sciences, pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, artificial intelligence, software, economics, finance, consumer insights, public policy, and academia. Job titles may include research scientist, clinical researcher, data researcher, market researcher, research analyst, and principal investigator. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by specialty and employer.

Skills and Qualifications

Successful researchers bring strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and sound judgment. Depending on the field, employers may seek experience with statistical methods, programming, laboratory techniques, research ethics, study design, or specialized tools and subject-matter knowledge. Advanced degrees are common in some scientific and academic roles, while industry positions may prioritize applied experience and demonstrable results.

Find High-Paying Researcher Jobs

Use Ladders to explore vetted researcher jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialty, seniority, location, and employer, and focus your search on positions that align with your skills and preferred career direction.

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$85K - $100K *

Advance clinical research excellence by engaging with sites, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient recruitment. Collaborate with investigators to drive study performance and data integrity while...

San Juan, PRRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading biostatistical strategies for clinical programs, ensuring data integrity and compliance while driving innovative statistical methodologies for regulatory submissions and pu...

Irvine, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in preclinical toxicology studies by diagnosing disease and toxicity, guiding staff, and ensuring accurate data integration while providing mentorship and fostering strong communicatio...

Columbia, MORemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $138K *

Drive clinical trial excellence by overseeing monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance data integrity and site per...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform clinical trial monitoring by ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and site performance while providing...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $104K *

Inspire efficient EHR system performance by leading applications analysis and optimization. Drive project management and collaboration while mentoring team members and enhancing patient care through e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Develop and evaluate advanced NLP models to transform unstructured data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams, drive end-to-end solutions, and communicate effectively to bridge technical...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Drive innovation in oncology diagnostics by leading statistical programming efforts, ensuring data integrity and compliance for clinical trials, while managing a team and collaborating cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping evidence strategies and insights in health economics and outcomes research. Lead client engagements, oversee analytics, and drive impactful decision-making in biopharma and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $336K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful qualitative research in high-priority ads areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover user needs, shape strategy, and influence product direction...

Seattle, WARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$249K - $336K *

Lead the charge in transforming research through innovative digital technology and data strategies. Drive scientific excellence by enhancing workflows and data products, ensuring Research teams have t...

South San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $245K *

Unlock insights through data analytics and experimentation to enhance credit risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize policies, monitor performance, and drive strategic gro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of recruiting in a fast-paced startup. You'll own the full-cycle hiring process for both technical and non-technical roles, collaborating closely with leadership...

Washington, DCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading strategic analytics initiatives that drive AI innovation and enhance business decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable data products and insigh...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $126K *

Analyze program outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance results. Manage complex projects, provide insights to leadership, and educate agencies on best practices to optimize performance a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform compensation strategies by analyzing job evaluations, benchmarking, and implementing efficient processes. Collaborate with management to ensure competitive pay practices and support business...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $140K *

Lead the charge in monitoring clinical study sites, ensuring data integrity and patient safety while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance study delivery and compliance with regulatory standards...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $100K *

Drive strategic initiatives by providing high-level management support to the Directors of Analytics and Research IT, coordinating budgets, optimizing workflows, and enhancing team performance to achi...

Seattle, WARemote

3 days ago

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

$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

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving sales strategy and execution for a dynamic SaaS portfolio. Lead a high-performing team to achieve revenue growth, optimize pipeline management, and enhance customer acqu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $132K *

Shape impactful educational proposals by leading RFP responses and submissions. Collaborate across teams to craft persuasive narratives and ensure compliance, driving state approvals and district awar...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$174K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team driving reliability and automation for cloud platforms, setting standards and mentoring cross-functional teams, while influencing operations and enhancing service delivery through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $162K *

Contribute to the advancement of medical physics by leading dosimetry analysis for radiopharmaceuticals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive research in drug development and improve imagi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of clinical trials by monitoring site activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to achieve study objectives. Play a key role in training site st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a researcher do?question toggle

    A researcher investigates questions by planning studies, collecting and analyzing evidence, interpreting results, and sharing findings. Specific duties depend on the field and may include experiments, data analysis, interviews, literature reviews, or reports.

  • What types of researcher jobs are available?question toggle

    Researcher opportunities include roles in life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, data science, finance, market research, economics, public policy, and academia. Titles can include research scientist, clinical researcher, research analyst, and principal investigator.

  • What qualifications do researcher jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary by specialty. Employers may look for a relevant degree, research or industry experience, analytical and communication skills, and expertise in methods or tools such as statistical analysis, programming, laboratory techniques, or clinical study design.

  • Can researchers earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as specialty, experience, location, employer, and seniority. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find researcher jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse researcher listings on Ladders and narrow your search by specialization, location, seniority, and other preferences to find opportunities that fit your background and goals.