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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clinical Documentation Integrity Supervisor
$110K - $159K *
Empower the Clinical Documentation Integrity team by ensuring staff competency through quality assurance, training, and performance management. Collaborate on action plans and foster associate develop...
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Clinical Documentation Integrity Supervisor
$110K - $159K *
Lead the charge in enhancing clinical documentation integrity by supervising staff, conducting quality reviews, and fostering professional development. Collaborate with teams to implement effective st...
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$75K - $95K *
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$125K - $150K *
Join us to provide strategic legal support for FinTech software, drafting and negotiating technology agreements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage legal risks and enhance contra...
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EP Mapping Specialist, CAS- Philly
$120K - $125K *
Join us as an EP Mapping Specialist, where you'll provide clinical and technical support for cardiac mapping solutions, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and driv...
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$125K - $170K *
Lead the charge in optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure, driving enterprise analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to harness vast datasets, enabling strategic business...
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Medical Director (Publications)
$130K - $150K *
Champion effective publication strategies and lead scientific communication initiatives, acting as a strategic partner to clients and teams. Navigate complex medical affairs content to drive impactful...
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Senior Manager, Resource Planning: Content
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer operational excellence by driving staffing visibility and standardized planning across diverse content teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resource management and optimize project...
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GLOBAL COMPENSATION MANAGER - HYBRID
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing global compensation strategies that attract talent, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals while managing a team of compensation professionals across regio...
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$115K - $130K *
Drive seamless post-merger integrations by coordinating cross-functional teams, unifying processes, and fostering alignment. Lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support future acq...
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$250K - $500K+*
Optimize and innovate software kernels for hardware integration, collaborating with ML Research and Hardware Engineering teams to enhance performance and efficiency in cutting-edge technology applicat...
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$104K - $166K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity operations. As a Senior SOC Analyst, you'll monitor threats, analyze network traffic, and lead incident response efforts while mentoring junior...
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$104K - $166K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity operations by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. Leverage your expertise to protect critical systems and mentor junior...
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$90K - $95K *
Contribute to the efficiency of IT operations by supporting infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring staff. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhance technical capabilities and e...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance website performance and user experience through innovative SEO strategies, technical audits, and content optimization, driving organic visibility and business results on...
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$110K - $130K *
Join us to lead strategic outreach initiatives that enhance security protections for governmental entities. Drive customer engagement through education and marketing of Managed Security Services, whil...
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Global Project Manager (FSP), Remote based in the US
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful global clinical trials as a Project Manager, leading cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards while managing vendor relationsh...
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$167K - $196K *
Drive risk mitigation strategies by analyzing account takeover and scam threats. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user protection and platform integrity, shaping metrics and prevention tactic...
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Specialist, Workers' Compensation
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining Workers' Compensation filings. Leverage your expertise to manage complex engagements, navigate state regulations, and serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring compliance and...
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Associate Consultant, AI Professional Services
$80K - $120K *
Champion AI-driven process automation by collaborating across teams to enhance workflows, build tools, and support consulting engagements as the Professional Services practice evolves to serve externa...
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Epic Senior Analyst - Optime/Anesthesia
$100K - $120K *
Elevate healthcare technology as a senior analyst, optimizing complex Epic applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiencies and support application users, while mentorin...
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Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer (GenAI, AWS)
$180K - $200K *
Advance your career by embedding within client teams to deliver impactful AI solutions. Collaborate closely with stakeholders, tackle real-world challenges, and drive innovation in production environm...
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Senior Manager, Integrated Intelligence
$85K - $105K *
Shape impactful insights through analytics, driving data-informed decisions for healthcare clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing performance and audience understanding...
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National Manager, Oncology Nurse Educator Field Strategy & Execution
$120K - $150K *
Lead strategic initiatives to optimize oncology nursing education and field execution. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, drive compliance, and leverage insights for impactful decisi...
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National Manager, Oncology Nurse Educator Field Strategy & Execution
$125K - $150K *
Champion strategic nursing initiatives across oncology franchises, ensuring effective execution of portfolio strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and enhance field...
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What does a researcher do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.