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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$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative AI solutions, tackling complex business challenges while mentoring teams and driving measurable impact across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying advanced models that tackle complex business challenges, influencing enterprise strategy and enhancing client outcomes through data-driven insi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying advanced AI solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems, mentor others, and shape enterprise strategies through...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower business transformation by designing and deploying advanced AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful decision-making and mentor others while managing complex initiatives in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by solving complex business challenges with advanced algorithms, leading end-to-end model development, and influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting intelligent compliance systems by designing multi-agent frameworks and optimizing AI/ML pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance accuracy and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $231K *

Shape the future of AI in drug discovery by leading the design and delivery of innovative systems that integrate human expertise with AI, driving impactful scientific outcomes and transforming researc...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Innovate AI-driven solutions to transform scientific discovery, leading end-to-end system design and deployment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and enhance resea...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Champion the development of AI systems that transform scientific discovery by leading end-to-end solutions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and driving impactful projects in a fast-paced...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $500K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI capabilities by designing innovative training environments and evaluation frameworks that enhance engineering and scientific workflows, collaborating with experts to pu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$350K - $500K *

Join a team that's redefining AI capabilities by developing advanced machine learning models for engineering and applied sciences, enhancing Claude's performance through innovative training and evalua...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Champion the development of AI systems by designing training environments and evaluation frameworks that enhance capabilities in engineering and applied sciences, collaborating with experts to drive i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $205K *

Drive innovation in laser spike annealing systems by transforming complex challenges into effective solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability from...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $187K *

Drive innovation in plasma-based systems through research, design, and experimental validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance technologies while managing multiple projects in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines, enabling advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data solutions tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensuring reliable access to data for advanced analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Unlock insights by leveraging advanced analytics to develop models, algorithms, and simulations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data-driven solutions across multiple domains, driving impac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to develop and implement data models, algorithms, and simulations, enhancing decision-making across multiple domains while collaborating with a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader in viral vector analytical methods, driving innovation and mentoring a collaborative team. Lead method development and troubleshooting to enhance cell therapy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead and innovate in multidisciplinary pharmacology research, guiding a team to design and execute in vivo studies. Drive strategic goals, foster collaboration, and advance therapeutic development in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of biomolecular design by leading computational biology initiatives, integrating AI and machine learning into high-throughput discovery, and collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

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    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.