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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$120K - $150K *

Transform healthcare innovation by driving strategic IT projects that leverage AI for operational excellence. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance while enhancing delivery speed and foster...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing a transformative Procurement module, shaping complex workflows into intuitive user experiences, while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to drive inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead architectural design for pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations and codes. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior architects...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $182K *

Transform sales performance by leading a dedicated team to achieve revenue and strategic goals in cutting-edge Life Sciences. Drive innovation through effective resource planning, collaboration, and t...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $182K *

Manage and enhance district sales performance by leading a talented team, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives to drive growth in the Life Sciences secto...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $315K *

Champion data-driven storytelling by transforming economic insights into compelling narratives that resonate with external audiences, enhancing brand reputation and engagement through innovative use o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Transform complex challenges into scalable AI solutions by collaborating with enterprise clients, guiding projects from concept to deployment, and delivering impactful results across the entire custom...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Provide vital medical input and oversight for global clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance trial success and efficacy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as a Software Engineer, contributing to a cutting-edge SaaS platform that processes billions of messages daily. Work with a modern tech stack to improve global health outcomes for d...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $295K *

Reimagine product leadership by defining and executing the strategy for AI-driven legal solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance productivity and decision-making, transforming complex tech...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $130K *

Discover a pivotal role in data analytics, leveraging AI to drive strategic insights for operations, clinical teams, and product solutions. Lead the analytics team, guide stakeholders, and innovate so...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and supporting advanced Workday reporting solutions, driving data-driven decision-making across various organizational functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to transla...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $183K *

Contribute to secure software development by leading design and implementation efforts, mentoring engineers and addressing complex challenges in client-side applications across multiple platforms incl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming education through innovative cloud-native platforms. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives, influence technical strategy, and mentor teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$280K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining regulatory strategy for an AI-driven healthcare innovator. Lead the transition to a strategic regulatory function while ensuring global compliance and enabling product in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Lead the full proposal lifecycle for diverse government solicitations. Collaborate with stakeholders to craft compelling submissions, ensuring compliance and quality. Drive strategic opportunities whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Engage in patient-centered care by delivering compassionate counseling and support for individuals undergoing multi-cancer early detection testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $151K *

Shape the future of regulatory affairs by driving strategies for late-stage development programs. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, manage submissions, and support critical milestones in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $231K *

Drive innovative patient recruitment strategies to enhance clinical trial enrollment and retention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven approaches, optimize patient engage...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of technical architecture at scale. Provide strategic leadership to modernize legacy systems and integrate cutting-edge AI workflows, enabling swift, secure feature delivery tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading client transitions to AI-augmented workflows. In this high-impact role, you'll define the architecture and guide Fortune 500 clients in optimizing their deve...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $186K *

Lead groundbreaking data initiatives by designing scalable pipelines and AI solutions. Collaborate in architecting secure data environments while turning molecule-level insights into strategic busines...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engineer transformative AI-augmented solutions for global enterprises, leveraging deep software expertise to drive client success and architect innovative agentic workflows. Collaborate closely with i...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the clinical data management process by supporting gene therapy studies. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality data management and compliance with regulatory standar...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $185K *

Shape your career by leading data science initiatives that drive impactful decisions. Collaborate across teams to architect robust frameworks and standards, ensuring excellence and consistency while m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.