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 - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to shape and implement cardiometabolic research strategies, driving high-impact initiatives that foster growth and operational excellence while collaborating across therapeutic are...

Indianapolis, INRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $129K *

Transform enterprise virtualization by leading improvements and modernization efforts. Drive operational effectiveness and compliance while mentoring teams and establishing industry standards in a hyb...

Hopkins, SCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $225K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced algorithms for next-generation sensing technologies that enhance healthcare solutions through data-driven insights and innovative signal processing techn...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Optimize clinical programming excellence by leading statistical programming for oncology trials, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements while mentoring junior programmers...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $156K *

Serve as the senior technical authority for broker applications, leading development efforts, engaging with partners, and driving AI-first engineering practices to enhance client integrations and deli...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $200K *

Lead and elevate analytic approaches to support contract negotiations, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor a skilled team, enhancing provider relationships and regulatory compliance to improve the...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions for state government clients by leading IV&V projects, providing expert guidance on system implementations, and ensuring project success through effective communication an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$217K - $271K *

Launch your career by owning the national Field Excellence model, managing operations for a groundbreaking oncology therapy. Collaborate with sales leaders to enhance prescriber access and streamline...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $148K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex enterprise projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet client objectives and enhance project managem...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $202K *

Champion innovative insights and strategies as a Senior Director, driving impactful research and analysis to empower clients globally. Engage with stakeholders to deliver actionable advice and elevate...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Champion data engineering excellence by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines and analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and support enterprise-level data...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $189K *

Champion safety excellence by leading pharmacovigilance efforts, analyzing safety data, and ensuring compliance across clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion client success by leading complex commercial real estate projects, managing multi-site portfolios, and providing senior technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective deli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver a cloud-native maintenance planning tool, driving modernization efforts and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading high-quality clinical writing projects, mentoring peers, and fostering client relationships in a collaborative, remote environment. Drive innovation and best practices in m...

Ontario, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer engagement in the biopharma sector by leveraging your sales expertise to drive new business growth and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring tailored solutions that meet clien...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $147K *

Lead the charge in managing a diverse team of Project Managers, ensuring effective project delivery and adherence to regulatory timelines while fostering collaboration across departments and driving b...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of embedded systems engineering by leading a high-performance team, defining technical roadmaps, and integrating AI-driven workflows to deliver innovative, reliable solutions across d...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative water management solutions in mining projects. Leverage your expertise in hydrological analysis and design to enhance environmental sustainability while collaborating with mul...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the architectural vision for scalable Identity Resolution platforms, driving innovation in enterprise applications and data processing. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust, high-p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform real estate strategy through data-driven insights, overseeing analytics projects and market research to optimize site selection and franchise growth while collaborating across departments to...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $170K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and implementing core platform features, driving the transition to microservices, and collaborating across teams to enhance scalability and flexibility in Io...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$174K - $220K *

Pioneer significant enhancements in cloud infrastructure, optimizing capacity and performance. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure scalability and reliability while shaping best practices...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI development by designing and scaling intelligent applications. Leverage Generative AI and modern tools to enhance productivity and integrate workflows within healthcare platf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...

Woonsocket, RIRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.