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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$150K - $180K *

Lead impactful client engagements by managing complex drug substance and product development programs. Drive success through cross-functional teamwork, strategic oversight, and proactive client relati...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading operational improvements in project management. You will drive performance, ensure quality standards, and oversee a team dedicated to delivering exceptional research soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $103K *

Transform drug product development by executing lab experiments and data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance for early-phase clinical trials, while contributin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Engage with customers by delivering technical support and demonstrations, showcasing innovative imaging technologies to enhance user experience and satisfaction...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform AI solutions by deploying machine learning models and generative AI in secure government environments, enhancing predictive analytics, and automating MLOps practices to drive impactful outco...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$145K - $187K *

Lead efforts to design and govern complex biomedical data models, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance R&D decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with FAIR principles for data...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Invent a future in drug discovery by applying computational chemistry and machine learning in a collaborative environment. Drive innovation while supporting medicinal chemistry projects to optimize sm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $221K *

Lead the charge in managing global externally sponsored research contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with cross-functional teams to optimize trial budgets and processes while delive...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $255K *

Transform clinical project outcomes by providing expert guidance in protocol design, data analysis, and training, ensuring high-quality scale management and fostering collaboration with investigators...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $275K *

Transform conservation efforts by leading a dynamic team to drive innovative science in freshwater management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance ecological integrity and implement strategies th...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $190K *

Champion data-driven solutions for clinical trials. Develop advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to enhance patient enrollment and streamline trial management while adhering to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate the synthesis of molecules by developing advanced computational models and methods. Build scalable tools and analyze molecular data while partnering with teams to optimize candidate selecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Champion program execution for SCM by leading ERP integration in a complex supply chain landscape. Build and guide the execution team, manage contract performance, and ensure successful alignment with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving data-driven solutions in manufacturing. Utilize your expertise in data science to enhance operations, optimize efficiency, and produce actionable insights that influence...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $226K *

Engage with key opinion leaders to drive innovative oncology research, bridging scientific collaboration and clinical feasibility studies to enhance product understanding and market impact for genomic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $226K *

Develop impactful clinical research strategies by partnering with KOLs, managing proposals, and executing evidence-generating studies. Lead collaborations across stakeholders to address unmet clinical...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $180K *

Unlock potential by creating AI-ready data models that enhance predictive analytics and machine learning for next-gen data platforms, driving insights in utility and energy sectors through innovative...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation in drug discovery by fine-tuning multimodal models. Collaborate across ML and clinical domains to enhance predictions for patient outcomes, optimize experimental frameworks, and deplo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $295K *

Shape the future of national security through innovative space remote sensing and data science leadership. Oversee a team dedicated to developing strategic solutions for critical challenges in scienti...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $155K *

Transform process engineering by designing and optimizing fluid and power systems. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation, create technical documentation, and ensure seamless operations across all...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K *

Champion project success by leading the global team in Oncology, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering client relationships and supporting business developmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of critical drug validation by designing, executing, and leading projects that ensure compliance and efficiency across all stages of sterile process qualifications in pharmaceutical m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead the enterprise data intelligence strategy, driving analytical insights that influence key business decisions while maintaining strong relationships with senior leadership. Optimize analytics oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focusing on probabilistic risk assessment in the nuclear sector. Contribute to innovative research projects and engage with diverse stakeholders to enhance safety...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance in healthcare diagnostics. Leverage your legal expertise to provide strategic advice, develop policies, and drive risk mitigation in the commerciali...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.