Land Your Next High-Paying Staff Scientist Job with Ladders

A Staff Scientist is a highly qualified member of research institution or industry R&D teams. They are responsible for devising, coordinating, and conducting experiments to increase the body of scientific knowledge or to develop new drugs, products or processes.

Positions Across Top-Tier Companies

The Ladders provides you with direct access to staff scientist vacancies that come with attractive salary packages. Connect with leading companies across various industries looking for skilled professionals like you.

Broad Range of Staff Scientist Jobs

From Biotech to Material Science, the vast field of science has a host of roles that demand the scientific acumen of a staff scientist. On Ladders, you can discover jobs across different domains and pick the one that fits your career aspirations and expertise.

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$148K - $200K *

Shape your career by leading observational research projects that generate real-world evidence in oncology. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance data insights and drive strategic decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $193K *

Join our team to develop AI-driven workflows supporting threat intelligence operations, leveraging global datasets to enhance detection and analysis of advanced cyber threats, while collaborating acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable IaaS solutions within a NATO-secured environment, while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure comprehensive au...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $360K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of oncology, providing strategic medical leadership for clinical development initiatives in minimal residual disease technologies across diverse tumor types, enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$76K - $126K *

Contribute to innovative research by developing statistical and machine learning techniques for modeling complex systems and analyzing disruptive events. Engage with large datasets and interdisciplina...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower a dynamic team to lead analytical and programmatic support for key digital health initiatives within federal health agencies. Drive project success through data analysis, stakeholder engagemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$245K - $315K *

Partner with us to advance GenAI research by leading initiatives on evaluation design and post-training methods for LLMs, driving practical solutions and innovations through collaboration across AI/ML...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven marketing strategies and analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive user growth through predictive modeling and impactful insights, enhancing pl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing robust data infrastructures and developing AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative systems for data management and machine learning applications...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $233K *

Engage with BioPharma partners to lead strategic alliances, manage program execution, and foster collaborative relationships, ensuring successful outcomes across a complex product portfolio and initia...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Manage project teams to ensure adherence to SOPs, conduct statistical analyses, and maintain project timelines. Collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams while leading statistical planning...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $220K *

Engage in advanced neutronics analyses to support reactor design, optimization, and safety evaluations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate system objectives into defensible engine...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$205K - $235K *

Partner with us to enhance patient access and support services. Lead the execution of innovative programs, optimize performance, and manage cross-functional collaborations to deliver compliant, patien...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of seamless full-stack solutions, optimizing GenAI integration within enterprise workflows while ensuring performance and compliance across CI/CD pipelines...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $110K *

Support effective communication between 340B entities and manufacturers, resolving complex issues while optimizing user experiences and internal processes. Leverage expertise in healthcare software to...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $125K *

Join a team that provides critical remote and onsite support for advanced life sciences instruments. Drive customer satisfaction by installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment, while collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge AI applications by leveraging your Python expertise to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to imple...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $122K *

Lead and manage diverse projects in healthcare lab environments, enhancing workflow and operational efficiency. This role involves execution across all project phases and collaboration with multiple s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Discover an opportunity to lead clinical research initiatives, develop protocols, and drive program strategies, contributing to innovative therapies and collaborating across teams to ensure data integ...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions, managing small-scale projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance agentic workflows and maintain high-quality documentation...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate product strategy by leading cross-functional teams, defining customer-focused portfolios, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Drive innovation, manage performance, and cultivate a hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in advertising analytics by combining deep marketing expertise, strategic guidance, and team leadership to elevate client business impact within pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading innovative congress strategy and operations for our medical affairs team. Collaborate across functions, manage budgets, and execute top-tier events to enhance our presen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $155K *

Join a team that's building the data foundation for innovative product solutions. You will design and implement ETL pipelines, model core data, enable analytics, and collaborate closely with Engineers...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced quantitative research methodologies, improving analytical standards, and guiding teams in challenging statistical challenges for impactful research solutions acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    A Staff Scientist is usually a member of research institution or industry R&D team, responsible for conducting experiments and researches to increase scientific knowledge or to develop new products.

  • What industries hire Staff Scientists?question toggle

    A wide variety of industries hire Staff Scientists, including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, material science, environment science, and more.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    Necessary qualifications can vary by industry, but typically include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field. Many companies also prefer candidates with advanced degrees, or significant work experience.

  • Can Ladders help me find high-paying Staff Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Absolutely, Ladders specializes in high-paying jobs ($100K and above). You can find Staff Scientist positions across top-tier companies in various industries on our platform.