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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$134K - $205K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Controls Engineer, leading complex projects and mentoring junior staff. You'll develop execution strategies, manage equipment deployment, and provide technical leadership...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $220K *

Oversee a specialized team to ensure AI safety in biological research, addressing dual-use risks and providing expert guidance on complex cases while mentoring junior specialists and advising clients...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $173K *

Lead the charge in providing technical support for gene therapy manufacturing, ensuring compliance and process control while driving improvements and innovations in a collaborative environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $230K *

Drive innovative RF engineering research to advance wireless communication technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop, test, and document cutting-edge solutions in RF circuit design and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and executing innovative assays that drive advancements in obesity and metabolic disease research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pharmacological d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $182K *

Transform drug product development by leading innovative projects and experiments. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes and technologies, ensuring high-quality outcomes that impact patient c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize advanced molecular and cellular studies, providing scientific leadership in laboratory operations and contributing to impactful research and publications in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $109K *

Drive impactful research initiatives by managing complex projects and financial planning. Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful outcomes in major infrastruc...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Drive innovative software solutions by leading and mentoring teams of engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders to align development with business goals while ensuring scalable, high-quality applicatio...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K *

Engage with customers as a technical expert, translating complex methods into actionable insights. Collaborate with sales to support customer needs, ensuring successful adoption of services while main...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming industrial operations through AI. Own client engagements from data ingestion to model delivery, ensuring actionable insights for manufacturers, while collaborating with...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of healthcare analytics by leading and mentoring a dynamic team of software engineers. Drive innovative solutions while ensuring scalable design and performance in a fast-paced enviro...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $107K *

Lead the charge in advancing epigenetic editing programs through NGS-based functional genomics. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop innovative molecular assays, contributing to impactful resear...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming raw analytical data into actionable insights. This role focuses on developing automated pipelines for high-throughput analysis, ensuring data quality, and driving innov...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Drive scientific innovation as a Principal Research Scientist II, leading drug substance process development and mentoring teams to tackle complex challenges while collaborating across disciplines to...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $176K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative extractables and leachables studies, driving scientific excellence and regulatory compliance in medical and pharmaceutical products while collaborating with cr...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $135K *

Transform in vivo pharmacology studies by independently executing disease models across therapeutic areas, ensuring compliance with quality standards while contributing to translational strategies and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $247K *

Unlock insights as a Data Scientist II, leading the design of evaluation frameworks and datasets to enhance product features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions and...

Today

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

$115K - $160K *

Transform autonomous systems development by integrating advanced technologies and optimizing performance for unmanned aerial platforms. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance capabilities...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $221K *

Join us to leverage experimental and computational strategies in inflammation research, driving innovative therapies through deep expertise in wet-lab biology and AI/ML approaches, while fostering col...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $252K *

Engineer innovative safeguards in AI to prevent catastrophic harm. Collaborate with scientists to conduct applied research, develop production code, and ensure safety measures are effective for billio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to transform engineering challenges into innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance simulation workflows, deliver tailored demonstrations, and drive customer success through techn...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead innovative design projects in electrical and mechanical engineering, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing product quality and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Transform environmental analysis and permitting projects by leading teams in assessing impacts and preparing documents for mining and energy infrastructure. Collaborate with federal and private client...

5 days ago

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

$141K - $212K *

Pioneer a culture of continuous improvement by managing and guiding the PPI Business System, implementing lean methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and ef...

Reposted 4 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.