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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Join a dynamic team as a Senior Director Analyst, leveraging your expertise to guide senior IT executives in navigating digital workplace strategies. Deliver actionable insights that align technology...
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Senior Financial Analyst (Clinical Solutions)
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Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, supporting project teams in clinical trials. You'll analyze budgets, manage general ledger functions, and ensure accurate financial reporting whil...
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Forward Deployed Engineer, AI & Agentforce
$110K - $130K *
Join our AI acceleration team to drive impactful client engagements, rapidly prototype solutions, and demonstrate innovative agentic capabilities, all while collaborating closely with stakeholders to...
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Principal Technologist - AI Compute
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Elevate your career as a Principal Technologist, leading AI compute infrastructure solutions in pre-sales. Collaborate with top-tier clients, drive innovative designs, and influence strategic engageme...
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AI Biologist - Genetic Medicines
$140K - $180K *
Join a pioneering team to advance AI-driven genetic medicines, focusing on gene therapy, editing, and RNA therapeutics. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to evaluate agent performance and driv...
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Business Development Manager (CRO)
$110K - $130K *
Empower business growth by leveraging your scientific expertise and sales acumen. Drive client engagement and forge strategic alliances in the US and Asia, delivering tailored solutions that enhance b...
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Senior Project Manager - Oncology (US/Canada)
$128K - $254K *
Join our dynamic team to oversee clinical trials, ensuring quality and efficiency from start to finish. Leverage your expertise in project management and oncology to drive successful outcomes while co...
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Senior Manager, AI Advisory and Open Source Program Office
$200K - $250K *
Unlock the potential of Open Source and AI governance by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance, drive best practices, and foster innovation across the enterprise, while collaborating w...
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Drive the design and optimization of network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance with best pr...
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Senior Product Security Engineer
$159K - $219K *
Advance security initiatives by designing, implementing, and embedding robust security practices across AI-driven product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard applications...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a Senior Program Analyst role focused on solving complex cross-functional challenges. Utilize analytical skills to enhance pricing, agreements, and program performance while col...
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Senior Strategy & Decision Analyst
$120K - $145K *
Help us ensure high-quality decision-making by collaborating with leaders to frame strategies and analyze options, driving impactful decisions that align with organizational goals and values while fos...
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Senior Procurement IT Category Manager
$165K - $190K *
Champion strategic IT procurement initiatives, driving cost reductions and optimizing software agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance while managing con...
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$110K - $130K *
Engineer critical electrical and mechanical systems for data centers, leading field support, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements while developing operational standards and mentoring teams to...
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$102K - $150K *
Drive growth in the bioproduction market by leveraging your sales expertise to build strategies, engage customers, and expand our portfolio within the Research & Safety Division, ensuring success in h...
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Lead a dynamic team of analysts and data scientists to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful insights and experimentation across channels to enhance growth and performance metrics for the o...
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Senior Software Engineer - Front End/Back End (Library of Congress)
$120K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading software engineering initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and driving improvements in development processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solution...
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$92K - $154K *
Drive your career by developing integrated power conversion solutions for diverse industries. Leverage your technical expertise to create innovative applications and enhance business opportunities in...
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Senior Manager, Quality Engineering
$140K - $190K *
Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...
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Lead the AI/ML product strategy across multiple business units, driving integration and data-centric solutions that enhance customer value and revenue growth through innovative workflows and collabora...
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Principal Data Center & Cloud Engineering Lead and Strategist
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Join us to build impactful data-driven solutions at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer, collaborate across teams to design reliable backend systems and deliver insights that empower brands to optimi...
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$96K - $148K *
Transform the chromatography marketing landscape by driving global strategies that enhance brand visibility, stimulate demand, and foster revenue growth through collaboration, innovative campaigns, an...
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Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
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Join a team that's redefining nuclear power engineering by designing innovative systems and leading projects that enhance plant operations and safety. Collaborate with clients and drive impactful modi...
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Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$118K - $180K *
Lead engineering projects in nuclear power systems design, focusing on modifications, analyses, and vendor evaluations. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance...
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What does a Senior Scientist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.