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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$76K - $90K *

Advance team success by leading a group of researchers, ensuring quality standards, and managing client projects while fostering professional growth and collaboration across departments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $300K *

Champion strategic bank capital relationships, driving coverage and capital formation across diverse financial products. Collaborate with teams to enhance bank participation and manage relationships...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $174K *

Engineer impactful electrical systems by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate to foster innovation and quality in complex building designs, d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Engage in high-impact consulting, leading digital transformation in terminal operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, enhance automation, and drive strategic initiat...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth by engaging with senior leaders, delivering insights, and crafting strategies that enhance client success. Leverage your consultative sales expertise to build relat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$230K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $229K *

Lead the charge in executing strategic sales plans for global key accounts, driving performance and growth through relationship-building and proactive account management to maximize business opportuni...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $189K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for oncology products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and impactful customer engage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Champion the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for renal cancer theranostics, driving cross-functional alignment and strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and advance clini...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful clinical study management by leading global trials, ensuring timely, budget-compliant execution while maintaining the highest quality standards and fostering collaboration with cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $170K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging analytics for smarter decision-making. Take ownership of custom analytics projects and productized engines while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $174K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading application support and automation initiatives. Drive incident management, enhance CI/CD practices, and mentor engineers to optimize performance across engine...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll collaborate across departments to organize data, draw insights, and suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Transform the future of genomics by driving strategic partnerships and large-scale research projects with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Leverage your extensive network to identify opportunitie...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative training solutions by designing and developing high-quality instructional materials. Collaborate with experts to create engaging learning experiences that meet diverse needs and en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Create innovative data solutions by designing scalable pipelines and AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and security, driving impactful analytics and machine lea...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise consulting services by leading product implementations, conducting business process analyses, and delivering tailored solutions that align with customer goals while ensuring exception...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the monetization strategy for operations orchestration, driving pricing, packaging, and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate closely with engineering and finance to optimize unit economics a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Drive client growth by leveraging data-driven insights to enhance strategic relationships and deliver impactful solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve measurable outcomes and ensure clie...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Join a dynamic Agile team as a Senior Full Stack Developer, enhancing modern web applications with Java, Spring, and Angular. Collaborate across layers to deliver reliable solutions while mentoring ju...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $431K *

Join a team that's redefining AI networking by driving innovation in performance and scalability of distributed systems, optimizing data processing for large language models and generative AI workload...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Analyst, supporting program management and governance for a key initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data, develop reports, and ensure documenta...

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  •   8 - 10 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.