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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$145K - $175K *

Champion the development of our core platform, leading end-to-end engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions for pharma and biopharma clients, ensuring scalability, reliability, and user-cent...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in computational analysis of high-dimensional genomic datasets, collaborating with a dynamic team to extract biological insights and drive innovation in single-cell transcriptomics and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of Earth Science by providing expert project support, coordinating executive operations, and enhancing organizational efficiency within a dynamic federal environment. Collaborate with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $210K *

Innovate in advanced diagnostics and instrumentation for particle accelerators. Collaborate with a diverse team to develop cutting-edge systems, applying your expertise in physics and engineering to e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in designing innovative biotech processes. Drive compliance, optimize systems, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring project success from concept t...

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

$86K - $117K *

Elevate pharmaceutical innovation by leading hands-on research in 3D printing and formulation development. Collaborate across teams to enhance global access to quality medicines through cutting-edge c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join us to architect innovative Relational Foundation Models that enhance enterprise data capabilities. Drive research and development, influence strategy, and mentor teams while contributing to cutti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team to conduct advanced diagnostic testing, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance lab procedures, ensuring high-quality results in a collaborative envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $165K *

Accelerate your career as a Human Capital Data Analyst, leveraging your expertise in workforce analytics to drive insights and support critical National Security initiatives through data analysis and...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $160K *

Lead the development of statistical programs and analyses, ensuring CRF and database designs meet advanced needs. Provide high-level statistical support across departments and author comprehensive ana...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $200K *

Lead the development of PMO and modified ASO oligonucleotides, ensuring efficient manufacturing and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with internal teams and CDMOs to drive strategies that optimize p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and executing neural imaging experiments in C. elegans, collaborating across disciplines to generate high-quality datasets that advance understanding of neural dynamics a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative workflows that enhance sales and customer success. Collaborate with experts to generate scientific content and provide application support, ensuring high-quali...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $128K *

Pioneer innovative beverage solutions by leading product development initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize formulations, ensuring nutritional and sensory excellence while driving con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$172K - $260K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights, driving strategic decision-making through advanced analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect robust data fra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics initiatives that drive product adoption and compensation strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect data frameworks and ensure robu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by engineering and optimizing gene editing proteins through innovative lab research and machine learning, collaborating with scientists to enhance therapeutic development and gen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing viral vector platform development, optimizing processes for groundbreaking cell therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and support clinical...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $285K *

Transform global regulatory strategies for medical devices and combination products, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes throughout the product lifecycle while leading cross-functional teams a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $285K *

Transform global regulatory strategies for medical devices and combination products, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Lead laboratory operations and project delivery in construction materials testing. Oversee technical staff, ensure compliance with industry standards, and maintain quality assurance across diverse inf...

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

$204K - $310K *

Transform enterprise systems by architecting robust infrastructures that drive scalable, secure AI-driven scientific solutions for global organizations. Lead with high autonomy in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Elevate decision-making by leveraging your data science expertise to provide actionable insights. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive innovations and enhance understanding of claim...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex global projects in aseptic manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring teams and interfacing with senior leadership across diverse...

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  •   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.

  • 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.