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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

Sort By: Relevance

$200K - $300K *

Shape the future of patient recruitment by leading global strategies, optimizing enrollment processes, and enhancing patient engagement through innovative technologies and cross-functional collaborati...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform integration testing by collaborating with leads to ensure high-quality, validated solutions. Drive operational testing and develop strategies that meet clinical standards, enhancing client s...

Wellesley, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $103K *

Elevate compliance standards by leading audits and training initiatives for coding and documentation. Collaborate across departments to ensure adherence to regulations while enhancing quality assuranc...

Santa Fe, NMRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $138K *

Help us streamline partner diligence and change management processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner relationships and support their lendin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $250K *

Shape the future of cloud-native architecture by leading design and development of scalable, secure systems. Collaborate across teams to drive technical vision and mentor engineers, enhancing product...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing organizational security by developing security frameworks, assessing controls, and collaborating with technical teams to create a resilient security architecture for moder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise initiatives by leading complex projects that drive strategic outcomes, enhance governance, and align cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise to manage risks, ensure accountab...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's enhancing healthcare by reviewing AI-generated clinical content for accuracy and safety. Utilize your medical expertise to identify errors and improve AI systems, ensuring reliable...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and deploy AI algorithms for mission systems, enhancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation from concept throu...

Lone Tree, CORemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $152K *

Advance your career by leading mainframe capacity planning initiatives, optimizing performance, and driving automation solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor ju...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$61K - $104K *

Transform data governance and stewardship practices for a federal agency, ensuring compliance and enhancing AI/ML capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive modernization and deliv...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading regional clinical support initiatives while enhancing patient care. Collaborate with teams and drive strategic execution to achieve business goals in ablation solution...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform mortgage servicing by leading policy development, ensuring compliance, and enhancing documentation processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps and implement effective governan...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion global clinical trials by leading project teams to deliver excellence on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations in the biotech and pharma secto...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $201K *

Join a dynamic team to drive clinical trials, ensuring compliance and quality. Manage site relationships, monitor trial progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative ther...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Lead full lifecycle recruitment for Sales, ensuring a world-class candidate experience while collaborating with leadership to align hiring strategies and attract top talent in a fast-paced, high-growt...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of compliance and trust in software security. Lead external examinations, manage customer diligence, and oversee third-party risk operations while mentoring a growing team dedicated t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with executives to lead full-cycle executive recruitment, develop search strategies, and enhance candidate experiences while utilizing data-driven insights to optimize talent acquisition p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$61K - $104K *

Unlock the potential of data quality in a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and governance for a federal agency's analytics ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics, monitor standard...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing claims compliance activities, enhancing operational quality, and ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps, monitor KPIs, and drive improv...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic government programs, managing P&L, and driving operational excellence. Oversee contract delivery, mentor staff, and foster client relationships to ensure growth a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.