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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$120K - $150K *

Explore a pivotal role in continuous manufacturing, driving innovative process engineering for drug substance development. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while ensu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving drug discovery through high-quality bioanalytical data. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute LC-MS/MS assays for targeted protein degrader candid...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $170K *

Empower progress at the intersection of research and engineering by leading complex technical programs. Drive alignment and delivery across teams, navigate challenges, and support innovative solutions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $149K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative flow cytometry assays for clinical biomarker studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize drug development processes and mentor junior scient...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $144K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced materials and device technologies. Collaborate across disciplines to translate innovative concepts into high-performing solutions, driving research from fundamen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in advancing upstream bioprocessing through scientific insights and technical leadership. Collaborate across teams to drive product development and enhance customer outcomes in cell cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Drive innovative research efforts to develop next-generation products, collaborating across teams to tackle technical challenges and ensure successful project execution from ideation to commercializat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $219K *

Empower innovation in drug development by leading teams in synthesizing small molecules. Drive process optimization and mentor talent while collaborating across disciplines to enhance clinical materia...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Drive clinical excellence by overseeing trial integrity and deliverables, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance in Internal Medicine studies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance clinical strat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Transform clinical trials in Internal Medicine by ensuring data integrity and quality. Oversee deliverables, mentor team members, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful study outcomes a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Champion the future of clinical trials by overseeing scientific integrity and quality in Internal Medicine studies. Lead clinical deliverables, mentor teams, and drive innovative strategies for succes...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Elevate clinical trial excellence by overseeing scientific integrity and data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful study execution and mentor junior staff, driving imp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by providing scientific oversight and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes while mentoring oth...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial oversight, ensuring data integrity and quality across multiple studies. Collaborate with teams to drive protocol development, manage safety data, and mentor colleague...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Join us to ensure data integrity and quality in clinical trials, focusing on Inflammation & Immunology programs. Collaborate across teams to uphold the highest scientific and ethical standards while l...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $165K *

The Principal Research Scientist will lead cutting-edge research in resilient artificial intelligence, focusing on adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection. The role involves managing the rese...

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

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by transforming innovative ideas into actionable studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical research that drives product development in health...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing biomaterial research for medical devices. Drive experimental trials, support GMP manufacturing, and ensure quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $171K *

Champion innovative in vivo research in oncology, executing mouse studies to support target validation and efficacy assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive clinical research operations for a multidisciplinary program focused on inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, ensuring rigorous execution of studies while collaborating with diverse teams to tra...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $217K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mechatronics innovation, collaborating with diverse teams to design and refine advanced electromechanical systems and robotics solutions, transforming ideas int...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's advancing autoimmune research through hands-on in vivo and in vitro studies. Collaborate on innovative therapeutic candidates while ensuring compliance with ethical standards in a d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $184K *

Drive innovation in polymer science by solving complex engineering challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance rubber formulations and support rocket manufacturing, ensuring perform...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $189K *

Engineer innovative full-stack applications and cloud solutions, driving AI integrations and enhancing engineering workflows. Own technical projects from inception to production, ensuring quality and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $172K *

Drive Process Technology development within Health & Pharma by leveraging your expertise in chemical engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and foster leadership...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.