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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$162K - $271K *

Shape the future of drug delivery by leading scientific initiatives and mentoring teams. Collaborate across disciplines to drive breakthroughs in formulation science and enhance early-stage drug devel...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $271K *

Shape the future of drug delivery by leading innovative research in formulation science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific advancements and mentor emerging scientists in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $96K *

Advance your career by leading innovative test programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and meet evolving customer needs in a dynamic engineering environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$173K - $259K *

Engage with a diverse team to lead engineering efforts on Enterprise Capabilities, applying software and data expertise to enhance aviation mission outcomes while fostering collaboration and innovatio...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $259K *

Shape your career with a pivotal role in driving technical innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust cloud solutions and data architectures that...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $247K *

Lead the strategy for a Cleaning Verification Center of Excellence, driving harmonized approaches across clinical portfolios. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, operational...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $171K *

Drive clinical evidence generation and trial strategy for innovative medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and close clinical studies, ensuring compliance and su...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading complex electrical design projects in specialized sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and quality from co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $189K *

Drive innovation in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate globally to optimize solutions, enhance operational excellence, and me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join us in leading the development and execution of comprehensive risk management strategies. Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and mitigate enterprise risks, ensuring organizational r...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise risks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop AI-driven solutions to enhance data accessibility and visualization for immunology research, collaborating with scientists to integrate existing datasets and tools into a natural-language inte...

1 week ago

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

$150K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental projects, mentoring staff, and building client relationships. Collaborate with specialists to enhance service offerings and drive growth in a dynamic consulti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive bioanalytical analysis and method validation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing advanced instrumentation and data processing techniques in a co...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of cardiac surgery research by managing evidence-generation strategies and collaborative studies, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $132K *

Elevate your career by owning PCR and digital PCR assay development, optimizing strategies, leading troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring data quality to support innovative diagnostic projects in a co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $166K *

Join a team that's leading the planning and execution of advanced test and evaluation activities. Collaborate with engineering teams and government stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes in comple...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving scientific project success through effective management of timelines, stakeholder relationships, and risk mitigation, ensuring projects meet objectives and deli...

Laval, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing scientific projects, ensuring timely execution and effective communication among stakeholders while navigating budgets and mitigating risks for successful outcomes...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your market research expertise to drive insights that optimize growth for pipeline assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by leading application development initiatives, driving operational excellence, and collaborating with strategic customers to enhance product realization and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $136K *

Elevate environmental compliance efforts by managing projects, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering client relationships. Lead a team while developing strategies to enhance EHS services an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $214K *

Shape the future of vaccine development by designing advanced ML models to predict protein properties, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vaccine candidates and drive innovation in i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $228K *

Lead the charge in providing executive-level support and operational management for a key national defense program. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure alignment with leadership priorities, and enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $150K *

Transform the future of recombinant protein development by leading a dynamic team of scientists. Drive innovation in purification processes and product development while fostering collaboration and te...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.