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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$100K - $120K *

Transform clinical trials by managing monitoring activities for soft tissue ablation projects. Engage with research sites to ensure compliance, data integrity, and subject safety while guiding junior...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading a team of Project Managers in vaccine R&D, ensuring effective execution of project plans, budgets, and resource management while fostering a high-performance culture and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $205K *

Engage stakeholders to drive multi-million-dollar philanthropic and partnership revenue. Develop major gifts and structured capital for climate innovation while supporting annual giving strategies at...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$109K - $130K *

Empower the future of vaccine development by leading CMC strategies and collaborations. Drive technical operations, ensuring compliance and quality from process development through validation and comm...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $251K *

Drive your career forward by leading clinical regulatory writing efforts. In this influential role, you'll manage the preparation and review of vital documents for drug development while mentoring jun...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Support data-driven decision-making by transforming operational data into actionable insights, producing visualizations, and delivering analytical reports for leadership in a federal IT mission enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping oncology commercialization strategies by conducting innovative market research, translating insights for actionable strategies to drive product success, and collaborating wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Champion clinical trial oversight by leading teams and strategies to ensure exceptional monitoring standards and compliance with GCP. Enhance efficiencies with innovative processes while fostering str...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $213K *

Contribute to the development of AI agents and backend services, engaging in Agile practices. Collaborate in a team-oriented atmosphere, debugging issues, and writing clean Python code while continuou...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Analyze security protocols and compliance for cloud systems while engaging with clients. Leverage your skills in security analysis, engineering, and operations to ensure effective vulnerability manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $228K *

Champion analytical lifecycle management for commercial products globally, ensuring compliance and harmonization. Lead investigations, oversee QC networks, and drive continuous improvement while manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $137K *

Unlock your potential by managing strategic projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive customer success across functions, balancing multiple high-priority initiatives while ensuring timely...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $197K *

Join our team as a Sr. Software Engineer to enhance user experiences by developing impactful Python and Java APIs while collaborating across various departments to ensure high-quality software solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leveraging AI and ML to develop scalable solutions that transform pharma intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights that drive decision-making, impro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace communications by bridging telecommunications and software engineering, ensuring robust integration and performance of advanced communication systems across cus...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Champion water resilience by managing complex projects focused on drinking water regulations, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act while delivering...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that is redefining product security. Drive impactful strategies, collaborate with developers, and implement innovative security measures to safeguard a cutting-edge AI platform and ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion key client relationships in a rapidly evolving life sciences field. Drive global strategy, enhance innovation, and exceed revenue targets while collaborating across teams to position the comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $222K *

Architect scalable AI-driven software development processes by overseeing generator-verifier frameworks, ensuring compliance with top-tier standards while bridging human oversight and autonomous agent...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $173K *

Elevate market strategies by integrating scientific expertise with marketing initiatives to drive product success in spatial proteomics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling nar...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $250K *

Drive the growth of data science capabilities by establishing data foundations, leading model development, and shaping a data-first culture, collaborating across departments to enhance insights and in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $222K *

Shape your career by leading clinical project management for global trials. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance, and meet project deliverables while fostering effective teamwork an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $266K *

Engage as a Senior Vulnerability Research/Reverse Engineer, leading critical R&D efforts in military cyber operations, focusing on discovering and mitigating vulnerabilities in diverse systems to supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $266K *

Discover innovative solutions as you lead vulnerability research and cyber tool development. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing military cyber operations and national defense objectives...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Oversee daily operations in a GMP laboratory, managing resources and ensuring quality. Lead staff development, implement policies, and drive process improvements to achieve timely project completion a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.