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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$160K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in Adaptive Training and Continuous Learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achiev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our IT environment by enhancing security and reliability through hands-on systems engineering, cybersecurity, and incident response. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and manage s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$255K - $310K *

Lead a high-performing team to execute market access strategies, optimize payer engagement, and enhance product positioning. Drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure effective reimbursement a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $244K *

Lead the Oncology narrative and media strategy, driving impactful communications across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand presence and storytelling, ensuring alignment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $266K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $254K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Join us in shaping technical strategies and growth initiatives for federal opportunities. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling solutions that drive success in complex pursuits, ensuring alig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting and automating secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance and resilience while delivering high-quality software through expert DevSecOps pract...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a critical portfolio area, leading cross-functional teams to transform user insights into impactful software solutions while mentoring others and shaping platf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $195K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Join a team that's driving innovation in cybersecurity by leading complex technical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment, manage risks, and deliver impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $213K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$166K - $242K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $185K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital products, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a dyna...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing complex data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics capabilities and drive scalable enterprise data platf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $113K *

Lead the charge in digitizing nuclear power plants by enhancing instrumentation and controls. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to improve plant functionality and mentor junior engineers while...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI by developing scalable backend systems in Go, Python, and Java. Tackle complex challenges while enhancing distributed architectures to empower high-performa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by owning technical relationships with enterprise clients, driving AI solutions from design to launch. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful integrations and enhance cust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.