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 *

Shape the future of product development by managing critical changes in global product baselines. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product change processes, ensuring seamless execution and compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion radioisotope production by engaging in hands-on operations within a radiological facility, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborating with scientists and technicians to sol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $245K *

Accelerate your career by leading a talented team to tackle advanced microelectronics integration and test challenges, driving innovation and excellence in system verification and validation for missi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $142K *

Empower your career by contributing to cutting-edge cancer genomic research. Collaborate with experts to analyze literature, create impactful medical reports, and support innovative projects in transl...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping product analytics and experimentation, partnering with cross-functional teams to derive actionable insights from user data, and establishing a robust data culture that drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Design and execute innovative research for a unified Energy Foundation Model, integrating diverse data sources to enhance forecasting accuracy and trading strategies through rigorous experimentation a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $220K *

Transform complex financial disputes through advanced quantitative analysis, managing projects that drive impactful insights in securities litigation. Collaborate with clients and mentor teams to enha...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$152K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading product development for cloud computing services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features, engage customers, and drive adoption, all while ensuring a cus...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $170K *

Champion the design and fabrication of prototype devices to assess novel materials. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop processes that drive innovative material discovery with high ef...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $211K *

Champion data-driven insights to shape policy strategies and enhance understanding of marketplace dynamics. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful research that informs decision-making and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in environmental consulting by managing diverse projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions. Utilize y...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Innovate processes for API and natural products, leading cross-functional teams to optimize development and commercialization strategies while ensuring compliance and scientific excellence throughout...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $182K *

Join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers to tackle complex space challenges through innovative modeling, simulation, and analysis, working closely with experts to communicate findings eff...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate drug discovery efforts by managing external research teams and driving molecular discovery projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure timely execution and foster a culture of scientifi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $117K *

Partner with us to drive procurement excellence in a dynamic, AI-driven R&D environment. You'll manage the buying desk, streamline processes, and collaborate with teams to ensure efficient vendor onbo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $179K *

Drive innovative analytical methods in mass spectrometry to characterize therapeutic proteins. Collaborate across teams to support drug development, utilizing advanced LC-MS technologies for comprehen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in AI by leading the design and development of advanced algorithms and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance aerospace tech...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business growth in materials and corrosion engineering. Leverage your expertise to analyze safety and performance issues while mentoring a motivated group. Collaborate in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $182K *

Help us shape the future of resilient space systems by modeling and analyzing innovative digital signal processing techniques while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with world-class experts in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in data science by developing algorithms for synthetic aperture radar imagery, enhancing analytics, and refining verification processes to optimize performance across diverse use case...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $248K *

Drive innovation by applying advanced machine learning techniques to enhance advertiser performance and customer experience, collaborating with top scientists to elevate evaluation standards and decis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $225K *

Elevate the future of AI systems by architecting LLM-powered workflows that enhance customer interactions, ensuring security and performance while guiding teams through complex challenges and deliveri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Molecular Profiling team to enhance high-throughput analysis using cutting-edge techniques. Collaborate with diverse scientists to drive innovative research in immunology and bioinfor...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $240K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines that transform complex project data into clean, reliable information, enabling AI predictions and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $151K *

Engineers robust SAP applications through technical design, development, and collaboration. Shape comprehensive solutions while maintaining clean core standards and enhancing integrations, ensuring to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.