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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$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on advancing accelerator physics. Contribute to the maintenance, operation, and innovative upgrades of cutting-edge synchrotron light sources, enh...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to execute ligand-binding assays, ensuring high-quality bioanalytical data for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies. Collaborate with scientists to manage testing priorities...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of peptide development by leading complex projects, mentoring a talented team, and driving innovation in synthesis and characterization. Collaborate with customers and enhance laborat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in upstream operations, ensuring efficient production and purification of clinical vectors while adhering to GMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate across disciplines to drive proje...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $188K *

Join our dynamic team to drive small-molecule drug development from concept to commercialization. Leverage your expertise in process chemistry to innovate, collaborate, and ensure the successful scale...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead innovative continuous manufacturing processes, providing engineering support for R&D and ensuring excellence in API development and technical transfers while fostering strong collaborations acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of pharmaceutical engineering by providing expert support in continuous manufacturing processes, ensuring timely project delivery and collaboration across teams to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $187K *

Empower innovation by designing and executing assays that enhance protein sequencing technology. Collaborate across disciplines to establish workflows and optimize components, driving advancements in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Advance your career by integrating digital technologies in pharmaceutical science. Collaborate with experts to develop automated lab solutions that enhance research and decision-making across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Drive innovation by integrating digital technologies to enhance laboratory workflows, enabling seamless data ecosystems that accelerate research and improve decision-making across pharmaceutical devel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $154K *

Pioneer innovative research and product development initiatives, leading experimental design and execution. Collaborate with team members and manage direct reports to drive results, ensuring scientifi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advancing laboratory diagnostics by conducting complex tests, mentoring junior scientists, and driving quality improvements to ensure data accuracy and reliability in a collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $100K *

Join us to support the technical transfer and lifecycle management of biologics separation methods. Leverage your expertise in analytical method development and validation to drive impactful results i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing biologics separation methods. Leverage your expertise in analytical development and lifecycle management to support critical projects in a collaborative labor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and optimize synthetic routes for complex APIs. Conduct experiments, ensure safety, and contribute to impactful pharmaceutical projects while enhancing your expertis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $146K *

Transform the future of cancer detection by leading innovative research in molecular biology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute high-complexity experiments, advancing cutti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Empower innovation as you develop NGS assays, conduct experiments, and analyze results. Collaborate with teams to enhance existing products and present findings at conferences, driving advancements in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative biosensor technologies as a Senior Scientist, leading the design and optimization of cutting-edge sensor architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $131K *

Lead the charge in multi-media environmental permitting and compliance, managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and fostering client relationships to deliver exceptional results across diverse sect...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $240K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced X-Ray research to enhance semiconductor metrology solutions. Collaborate on experiments, data analysis, and algorithm development to drive innovation in microele...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Champion advanced X-Ray research to develop next-gen metrology solutions. Conduct experiments, analyze data, and create algorithms for semiconductor characterization, focusing on precision and innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop advanced polymeric materials and semiconductor cleaning products through experimental design and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and commercialization of next-gen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $149K *

Elevate your career by leading scale-up processes in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance bioprocessing technologies and ensure seamless tech transfers for bio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $116K *

Shape the future of semiconductor applications by designing and synthesizing innovative organic molecules. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive research, scale processes, and enhance material perf...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform biologics drug discovery by leading antibody engineering campaigns, optimizing therapeutic formats, and collaborating across teams to advance innovative solutions from concept to candidate n...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.