Explore Senior Scientist Jobs

Find Senior Scientist opportunities for experienced researchers ready to lead studies, advance scientific programs, and translate complex data into meaningful results. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior-level positions across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, and other research-driven industries.

What Does a Senior Scientist Do?

Senior Scientists plan and conduct research, develop methods and experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders. Depending on the organization and specialty, they may guide research programs, mentor scientists, collaborate across teams, manage laboratory or project resources, and support product development or regulatory submissions.

Common Senior Scientist Specialties

Senior Scientist roles span a range of disciplines, including molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, chemistry, materials science, neuroscience, data science, and clinical research. Review each job description for the specific scientific expertise, tools, and industry experience required.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for a relevant advanced degree or equivalent experience, a strong record of scientific contributions, and expertise in research methods used in the role. Valuable qualifications may include experimental design, statistical analysis, technical writing, project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to mentor colleagues. Requirements vary by specialty and employer.

Find Your Next Senior Scientist Role

Search Senior Scientist jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, responsibilities, and qualifications, and focus your search on positions that match your scientific background and career goals.

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$95K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Strategist, where you'll lead data-driven strategies, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions in healthcare advertising. Collaborate with creative teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading innovative bioinformatics projects focused on machine learning for early cancer detection. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge methods and mentor a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $230K *

Lead the Complex Systems portfolio to enhance climate impact, ensuring cohesive strategy and program effectiveness across Land, Transportation, and Industry while aligning resources for sustainable so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $290K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI-native delivery, ensuring quality and safety through innovative strategies and hands-on solutions. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and enhancing sys...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $215K *

Lead the design and development of AI-driven acquisition systems, creating automated workflows and optimizing audience targeting to enhance customer engagement and retention in a data-rich environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $196K *

Lead global evidence strategy and drive scientific engagement while collaborating cross-functionally to identify evidence gaps and shape priorities in clinical, R&D, and marketing teams. Make a signif...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Software Engineer, driving core feature development and automation across the stack. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance scalability and performance in a dynamic, mi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Applied AI Engineer, leading teams to design and deliver impactful AI solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while shaping the future of AI system...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $220K *

Empower the future of financial operations by mastering money movement, ensuring seamless transactions and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and enhance cl...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $225K *

Transform the future of auto claims by designing AI agents that enhance decision-making and streamline processes. Join a dynamic team to build innovative solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing ingress proxy services. You'll drive security and performance improvements, owning features from design to production while collabora...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software solutions by designing and developing applications that enhance genetic testing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in clinical dia...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and development of innovative software solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Leverage extensive technical expertise to enhance system architecture and ensure high-quality delive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $195K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives by building and operating ML systems. Manage end-to-end processes from modeling to evaluation, while mentoring a lean team and collaborating across departments...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of Offensive Security by leading penetration testing and red team operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and im...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of neuroscience by leveraging AI to enhance research methodologies. Collaborate with experts to define benchmarks, analyze data, and ensure AI agents meet rigorous scientific standard...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading complex federal contract negotiations and management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and driving strategic solutions to support business growt...

Alabama, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee large-scale Federal contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Leverage expertise in negotiation and federal regulations to enhance program execution, drive business growth, and e...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical study projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $224K *

Shape the future of clinical research technology by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance user experience and drive operational excellence in global clinical tria...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Innovate LLM-powered systems and workflows, enhancing claims automation and customer guidance. Lead end-to-end product delivery, ensuring security and quality while collaborating with cross-functional...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Scientist do?question toggle

    A Senior Scientist leads or contributes to research and development by designing studies, conducting experiments, analyzing data, documenting results, and sharing findings. Many roles also include mentoring, project leadership, and collaboration with other teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Senior Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the field and employer. Many positions seek an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience, relevant scientific expertise, and a record of research accomplishments. Some roles also require specific laboratory, computational, regulatory, or industry experience.

  • Which industries hire Senior Scientists?question toggle

    Senior Scientists work in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical devices, technology, chemicals, materials science, government, and academic or nonprofit research. Responsibilities and specializations differ across industries.

  • How much do Senior Scientist jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by specialty, experience, employer, and location. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so you can explore Senior Scientist opportunities at this salary level and above.

  • How can I find Senior Scientist jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Senior Scientist listings on Ladders and filter or compare opportunities by location, industry, and role requirements. Review each posting to confirm that its responsibilities and qualifications align with your experience.