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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$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and financial health. Your insights will shape budgeting, forecasting, and repo...

Westminster, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of secure cloud-native platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, implement CI/CD pipelines, and drive best practices in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of scientific communications by leading global publication strategies in nephrology and hematology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $108K *

Manage and elevate relationships with distribution partners to drive sales growth in the ultrasound portfolio. Leverage market insights and commercial acumen to shape strategies, enhance partner perfo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$212K - $222K *

Champion client success as you lead Aera solution deployments, building trusted relationships with executives to drive value and Decision Intelligence roadmaps while managing project delivery and fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing for AI solutions. Shape messaging, drive competitive intelligence, and create impactful content to connect technology with customer value. Collaborate cro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading technical direction for critical enterprise systems. Drive architectural decisions, collaborate across teams, and ensure reliability and scalability while actively contr...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative scientific software for MPAS infrastructure, enhancing model integration and performance across HPC platforms while collaborating with diverse teams to advance...

College Park, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower a high-performing sales team to drive strategic growth and customer engagement in the biopharma sector. Lead complex sales initiatives, build executive relationships, and translate business st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K *

Shape a secure future for research technologies. Lead in defining security for multi-cloud environments that enable high-compute research, ensuring safety in CI/CD practices and automated systems for...

Berkeley, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform clinical programming by leading complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and mentoring teams. Drive efficiency and innovation while maintaining compliance and supporting project...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in product management, driving strategies and execution for Microbial Solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer outcomes and ensure co...

Charleston, SCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of implementation science as a Senior Program Analyst, driving quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives. Manage processes, databases, and reporting to enhance projec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading verification and validation for regulated medical device software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in bioinformatics and lab automa...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer data integration strategies by leveraging your expertise to guide clients in optimizing data flow into the Fusion platform, ensuring reliability and value across complex environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming clinical insights into innovative ultrasound products. Drive strategic product development, engage with key opinion leaders, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$204K - $340K *

Lead the charge in generating impactful real-world evidence to support oncology products, ensuring alignment with market needs and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams to drive evi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $205K *

Engineer innovative biostatistical programming solutions, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of clinical data analysis and compliance. Drive operational excellence in biosimilar...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $209K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic direction and driving execution across markets. This hands-on role requires analytical credibility and strong relationships to influence decisions and achieve meas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Explore the complexities of Russian and Eurasian crypto threats, owning end-to-end attribution and analysis. Collaborate with a global team to produce actionable intelligence and represent expertise i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $179K *

Transform program management operations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance governance, streamline processes, and drive operational excellence, ensuring successful execution of dev...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $322K *

Elevate your career by leading critical AI inference programs, driving execution across software and hardware teams. Own the full program lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery while fostering collaborat...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $207K *

Innovate AI and ML systems as a Principal Architect, collaborating with teams to design agentic architectures and scalable solutions. Drive production delivery while shaping standards and best practic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader in Medical Affairs, driving innovation and collaboration in malignant hematology. Leverage your expertise to enhance clinical excellence and foster impactfu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building and optimizing a robust internal data platform to enhance product insights, streamline data ingestion, and ensure data quality for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.