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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$118K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing R&D projects for new product development, ensuring successful equipment installation and process transfer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on ti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $153K *

Unlock potential by developing and optimizing LC-MS analytical methods to support R&D programs, ensuring quality characterization of therapeutic proteins and contributing to regulatory submissions in...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $153K *

Discover your role: Execute analytical characterization of biotherapeutics, supporting drug development through LC-MS techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve challenges and develo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $167K *

Lead a team in analyzing human performance to solve complex technical challenges across various domains, focusing on accident prevention and safety risk management while collaborating with multi-disci...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative bioinformatics solutions by developing advanced algorithms and statistical methodologies to analyze complex medical data, collaborating with researchers to enhance health outcomes for...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize biorepository operations, supporting clinical protocols and HRpQCT programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective biospecimen management and enhance research outcomes in chil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform data into actionable insights by applying advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance traffic and revenue forecasting, customer behavior analysis, and business performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to provide engineering support for ordnance safety, focusing on electrical concerns in energetic materials and munitions systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compli...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$161K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions for optimizing mobility matching. Leverage data-driven insights and collaborate across functions to enhance rider and earner experiences at scale, e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geoscience by managing subsurface data and supporting SAGD drilling activities. Collaborate with experts to enhance workflows and ensure data integrity, drivin...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $224K *

Transform drug development by leading innovative biologics projects, ensuring robust formulations and scalable processes. Collaborate in a dynamic team to drive milestones from preclinical stages to c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $135K *

Engineer robust backend services for AI/ML analytics, driving the development lifecycle and mentoring in-house teams, while ensuring high-quality code and system performance for semiconductor manufact...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Transform product development by leading innovative food solutions from concept to commercialization, collaborating across teams to meet operator and consumer needs while ensuring quality and scalabil...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$192K - $272K *

Lead the architectural evolution of core data infrastructure, driving the design of ingestion frameworks and orchestration systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure durable platform capabilities for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of cell therapy by ensuring quality control through rigorous analytical testing and method validation. Collaborate across teams to uphold compliance and drive continuous improvement i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Elevate quality standards by conducting analytical testing in a GMP environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance and excellence in documentation and testing for clinical and comme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $231K *

Shape the future of experimental systems by designing and integrating innovative hardware and software solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate architectures and enhance machine...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data management by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring data reliability, and driving strategic insights through advanced program management and tech...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing bidding algorithms and developing scalable machine learning solutions. Collaborate across departments to drive data-informed decisions and optimize performanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leveraging data science and machine learning to enhance bidding algorithms and drive impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable sol...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing real-world evidence research by executing HEOR projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and translating complex data into actionable insights for improved clinic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative HEOR and RWE projects, collaborating with top-tier Pharma and academic partners to deliver impactful data insights and methodologies that drive healthcare adv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Champion innovative research by leading HEOR and RWE projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights, while ensuring compliance and advancing metho...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading HEOR and RWE projects, collaborating with Pharma and academic partners to deliver actionable insights and innovative methodologies in real-world data analysis...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.