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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$67K - $101K *

Elevate quality assurance by managing protein-based immunoassays, troubleshooting failures, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance product performance in a dynamic lab env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $232K *

Champion innovative antibody development by leading a high-performing R&D team. Utilize deep scientific expertise to enhance workflows, design experiments, and push projects forward, balancing hands-o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $230K *

Lead the charge in automating manufacturing processes through innovative technical development. Collaborate with teams to design experiments and integrate advanced technologies, transforming design an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $241K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in R&D, driving innovation in knee robotics. Oversee multiple projects, align cross-functional teams, and ensure strategic execution in a regulated environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $275K *

Optimize your leadership skills by supervising a talented team of technicians specializing in electronic assembly, mentoring staff, and enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic assembly environme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $195K *

Lead the charge in overseeing pre-clinical studies for medical devices, ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory compliance while managing resources and liaising with CROs to deliver high-quality...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful research initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams, and mentoring emerging scientists. Drive innovative studies that enhance understanding of Latino popu...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead systems engineering for complex projects, guiding innovative prototypes for national security. Drive multi-disciplinary collaboration through the entire lifecycle, ensuring...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a pioneering team to advance AI research in molecular modeling. Shape the future of therapeutic engineering by leveraging cutting-edge techniques and collaborating with experts to enhance model a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $307K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by leading the evaluation of perception capabilities. Collaborate with engineers to develop metrics and analyses that ensure safety and perf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of large-scale AI systems that drive enterprise innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish technical standards and best practices, enhancing productivity...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying large-scale AI systems that transform enterprise operations, ensuring robust architecture and driving modernization through innovative solutions and best pra...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI innovation by leading the design and deployment of scalable systems that transform enterprise capabilities. Drive modernization efforts and enhance software development practice...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $200K *

Transform safety in AI by leveraging data science to build robust measurement frameworks, evaluate risks, and design impactful experiments. Collaborate across teams to ensure responsible AI practices...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the development of scalable AI systems, driving enterprise innovation and modernizing legacy infrastructures with cutting-edge technology and robust architectures...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$72K - $98K *

Join a dynamic team to support complex planning and design projects, manage vendor relationships, and enhance cross-departmental communication. Bring your organizational skills to ensure smooth operat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in advancing hematology clinical programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and interpret clinical studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Advance clinical research by leading hematology studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical programs, contributing to im...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Drive the planning and execution of hematology clinical studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful clinical programs and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in advancing hematology clinical programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of study data and patient safety throughout all phases of clinical develo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Advance clinical excellence by leading hematology studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical programs, driving innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the design and execution of clinical studies for rare hematologic and immunologic diseases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategy, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Transform clinical study design and execution for rare hematologic and immunologic diseases. Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative research, ensuring compliance and patient safety while ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming business challenges into innovative machine learning solutions. As a Principal Data Scientist, you'll lead the design and implementation of advanced analytics, mentorin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Shape the future of intelligence dissemination by providing vital automation and IT support. Collaborate with government and military stakeholders to ensure seamless access to critical data through co...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.