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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$133K - $167K *

Shape the future of downstream purification development by leading laboratory operations, mentoring junior staff, and driving process optimization with minimal oversight. Collaborate on technology tra...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $220K *

Drive secure, scalable software delivery in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into resilient systems, leading the DevSecOps lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $130K *

Shape the future of innovative manufacturing processes for therapeutic micro-array patches, driving advancements in clinical development and high-throughput commercial scale production while mentoring...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading protein sciences for bispecific antibody programs. Manage a team, oversee developability screening, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive therapeutic advancements and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $373K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI research in drug discovery, focusing on advanced foundation models to support target identification. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and publish fin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $94K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative scientific research and development initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance clinical programs and drive advancements in methodologies to improve p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $116K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical development by leading analytical projects and supervising a dedicated team. Ensure compliance with industry standards while optimizing processes and methodologies t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Create compelling digital content that brings our brand to life through storytelling. Collaborate with teams to produce high-quality videos and manage projects from concept to delivery, enhancing audi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $254K *

Drive innovative solutions as part of a skilled team tackling complex information science challenges. Engage with customers and prototype cutting-edge algorithms in a dynamic environment, ensuring imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading AI development initiatives, validating AI-generated code, and designing scalable APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure engineering quality and security...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality digital solutions, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective planning, execution, and resource manage...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative economic analyses to support infrastructure projects, guiding teams in cost-benefit evaluations and modeling. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while enhancing decis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative preclinical drug discovery efforts in rheumatology. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive research, develop models, and generate impactful data that advances...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to lead drug product formulation strategies, ensuring innovative and compliant solutions for clinical development. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and drive...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $171K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate RNA-based therapies, enhancing targeted delivery methods and collaborating across disciplines to advance genetic medicine. Drive impactful research and contribute to gr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge AI methods for chip design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance silicon development and streamline hardware design processes, driving innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $135K *

Support the Discovery Biology group by executing in vitro studies, utilizing gene editing methods, and collaborating with experts to advance drug discovery for neurodegenerative and autoimmune disease...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $170K *

Contribute to the advancement of functional materials by designing and integrating custom instruments, enhancing lab capabilities, and driving innovative experimental workflows in a fast-paced R&D env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success in clinical research. Lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure timely execution of projects while navigating bu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading clinical trial execution, managing budgets, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure compliance and drive improvements in clinical resea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $170K *

Drive clinical trial execution by managing planning, budgets, and resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize study performance while mentoring project associa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $171K *

Transform cancer research by designing innovative studies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance therapeutic programs and uncover biological insights in oncology...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $202K *

Lead the charge in pioneering innovative survey methodologies, overseeing a multidisciplinary team to design and implement hybrid survey experiments in West and Central Africa, ensuring scientific rig...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $350K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge reinforcement learning algorithms and frameworks. Collaborate on scaling research and training systems, focusing on your strengths to enhance AI capabilitie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize laboratory operations and environmental analysis through cutting-edge techniques, ensuring compliance and quality standards while contributing to vital security measures in national safety pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.