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.
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of our engineering organization by leading a talented team, driving architectural excellence, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our core platform as we grow in the bioph...
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Senior Biologist - Protein Engineering
$88K - $161K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Protein Engineering team to develop innovative therapeutic proteins. This role focuses on antibody discovery, requiring creativity and teamwork to tackle chall...
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Senior Principal AI Research Engineer
$139K - $231K *
Join a team that's redefining AI in drug discovery. You'll lead the design and delivery of innovative AI systems, transforming scientific workflows and enabling impactful research through cutting-edge...
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Senior Principal AI Research Engineer
$139K - $231K *
Shape the future of AI in drug discovery by leading innovative teams that integrate human expertise with AI. Drive the design and delivery of transformative systems that enhance scientific research an...
5 days ago
Senior Principal AI Research Engineer
$139K - $231K *
Transform the future of AI in drug discovery by building innovative systems that integrate human expertise with AI, enabling rapid scientific advancements and redefining how research is conducted acro...
5 days ago
Senior Research Scientist - Nuclear Medicine Research
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of preclinical research by leading animal model development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering scientific collaboration. Drive laboratory efficiency and mentor personnel t...
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Senior Scientist, Structural Data Representation
$220K - $260K *
Elevate your career by leading a team to innovate structural data representation, enhancing ensemble models for broad adoption in structural biology. Collaborate with external partners to integrate cu...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading high-throughput antibody discovery and development in a collaborative environment. Utilize advanced techniques in protein biochemistry, automation, and molecular biology, w...
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Lead Scientist, Modeling & Simulation
$112K - $164K *
Elevate scientific innovation by leading modeling and simulation efforts. Collaborate with R&D teams to translate complex challenges into actionable modeling solutions, ensuring effective deployment a...
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Lead Scientist, Modeling & Simulation
$112K - $164K *
Unlock innovation by leading modeling and simulation efforts to enhance product design and performance. Collaborate with R&D teams to translate complex challenges into actionable modeling solutions, e...
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$78K - $116K *
Transform your career by designing and executing experiments in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate on cutting-edge biomarker projects, analyze data, and contribute to innovative reagent developmen...
1 week ago
Senior Scientist I/II, Oncology
$93K - $183K *
Join a dynamic team to advance drug-conjugate discovery for cancer treatment. Utilize your expertise in cell and molecular biology to drive impactful research and collaborate across multidisciplinary...
1 week ago
Senior Scientist, Spatial Assays
$136K - $164K *
Innovate in biomarker assay development by leading strategies, optimizing methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance translational research and clinical programs. Drive ad...
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$144K - $160K *
Lead the charge in establishing a centralized gene editing screening function, driving high-quality experimental data for protein design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring a dedi...
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$185K - $205K *
Innovate clinical strategies and oversee trial execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze safety and efficacy data, ensuring compliance with regulations while achieving program mi...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate biological consulting by leading field surveys, producing technical reports, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with project managers to ensure compliance with environmental regulations a...
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Senior Scientist - Oncology Translation Research (OTR)
$98K - $183K *
Champion innovative biomarker studies in oncology, leveraging advanced tissue assays and data science to drive impactful insights from preclinical models and human specimens, while collaborating acros...
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(Senior) Scientist, Translational Sciences
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in executing clinical biomarker assays and managing external CROs. Collaborate across R&D functions to enhance biomarker capabilities and ensure high-quality data delivery in a fast-pa...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive innovative experimental physics projects to enhance plasma diagnostics and optimize fusion device designs, collaborating with national labs and universities while publishing findings and securin...
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Senior Scientist, New Product Development
$111K - $135K *
Join us to develop and commercialize innovative clinical sample preparation products and LC-MS/MS workflows, leveraging your expertise to solve complex analytical challenges and drive new product deve...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Elevate your career by solving complex business challenges with innovative AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and deploy scalable models that drive impactful decisions and enhanc...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Elevate business outcomes by designing and deploying innovative AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive measurable...
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$138K - $165K *
Pioneer innovative AI solutions by solving complex business challenges. Lead the design and deployment of custom models, translating insights into impactful narratives while mentoring others and colla...
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$130K - $155K *
Engineer innovative AI solutions that drive enterprise strategy and client outcomes. Manage complex data science initiatives from concept to deployment, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learn...
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$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by designing and deploying advanced AI solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and mentor others while shaping the future of enterp...
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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.