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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$130K - $209K *

Lead innovative translational immunology studies, guiding vaccine and therapeutic development through expert analysis of immune responses in preclinical and human models, while mentoring colleagues an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Microbiologist, leading hands-on microbiology efforts from development to launch. Shape testing strategies, mentor staff, and collaborate across teams to ensure high...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of drug development by leading analytical strategies, ensuring compliance and optimization of processes across lifecycle stages, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and exte...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $182K *

Deliver expert analytical support for process chemistry, optimizing reactions and developing methods for synthetic molecules. Lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and drive innovation in drug substance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $212K *

Champion innovative biologics by leveraging deep CMC expertise in cell and gene therapy. Collaborate across teams to drive technical strategies, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance while mentor...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions to transform biomedical discovery, collaborating with top scientists and engineers to bridge virtual and real-world data, enhancing drug discovery and clinical care pro...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading vaccine formulation development from concept to clinical readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative drug product processes and ensure complianc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $270K *

Drive critical research in AI safety, focusing on agent robustness and risk evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex AI challenges, ensuring safe and trustworthy deployment of AI t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $270K *

Innovate AI safety protocols by researching agent robustness, benchmarking capabilities, and developing mitigation strategies. Collaborate with cross-industry experts to enhance understanding and info...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $368K *

Innovate transformative AI solutions for tax and accounting workflows, leading a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with product experts to enhance customer experience, and drive business strat...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $158K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on advancing therapeutics through innovative mass spectrometry and AI tools. Contribute to drug discovery by executing high-throughput workflows and delive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us to conceive, design, and execute scientific experiments that drive project success. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, develop protocols, and innovate solutions in a dynamic biopharmaceut...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure reliability and deployment in a high-growth tech environment. As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you'll ensure our platform meets the demands of pharma client...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by leading innovative data science initiatives in analytical R&D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions that enhance pharmaceutical development and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$202K - $354K *

Innovate data infrastructure by designing and automating pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams to enhance AI evaluation metrics and performance. Lead initiatives that drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our platform's infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining robust cloud solutions. Ensure reliability and security while optimizing performance and costs, enabling our clients to t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and maintaining robust, scalable systems. Lead DevOps practices to ensure high availability and security for critical applications in a fast-growi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $249K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative research at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and systems security. Drive impactful solutions through rigorous experimentation and collaboration with cross...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $124K *

Manage and enhance scientific program activities by providing expert support, coordinating initiatives, and developing comprehensive reports and presentations to drive research training and collaborat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team as a downstream functional lead, driving gene therapy program objectives through innovative process development and collaboration with cross-functional partners to enhance scientif...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $127K *

Join a team that's pioneering human-subjects research in digital health and consumer electronics. Lead data collection and analysis efforts, troubleshoot technology, and develop innovative tools while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Champion innovative genome editing solutions by executing cell-based assays and high-throughput screening. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific advancements and tackle complex c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role leading integrated CMC teams for biologics. Oversee development strategies from candidate selection to early clinical milestones, ensuring alignment and excellenc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Drive the strategy and execution of biologics drug substance programs, leading cross-functional teams to advance biologics from candidate selection through early clinical development while ensuring ro...

4 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.