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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$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...

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Yesterday

  •   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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  •   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 yesterday

  •   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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Drive innovation in animal health technology by leading cross-functional teams to develop and scale impactful products. Ensure alignment with customer needs and market trends to foster business growth...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software innovation. Lead high-impact AI-augmented engineering solutions for Fortune 500 clients while defining architectural strategies across complex, full-st...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive seamless international mobility and program operations support for U.S. Navy teams deployed in Saudi Arabia, ensuring effective administration, travel coordination, and compliance management to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Advance your career as a strategic consultant, shaping AI-augmented engineering for global enterprises. Leverage full-stack expertise to drive transformative client solutions in regulated industries...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in redefining software architecture for Fortune 500 clients, providing strategic consultation and technical expertise in agentic workflows to enhance AI-driven engineering productivity...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you lead architectural design for AI-augmented workflows in global enterprises, empowering teams to transition into the future of software development with effective, a...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting agentic workflows for Fortune 500 clients. This role combines strategic consulting with software development expertise to transition enterprises to AI-augmented product...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by guiding enterprise clients in adopting innovative agentic workflows for enhanced productivity and strategic architectural solutions in...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining how enterprises adopt agentic workflows. Drive transformative engineering solutions for Fortune 500 clients, while leading the charge in AI-augmented software development...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion innovative engineering by leading architecture for AI-augmented workflows. Drive transformation for Fortune 500 clients through strategic consulting and advanced practices in full-stack devel...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading the architecture of AI-augmented engineering. Engage with top clients, define strategies, and elevate development processes in a dynamic, client-facing role that drive...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize enterprise architecture by leading AI-augmented engineering solutions. Engage with Fortune 500 clients to transform development processes, fostering innovation in agentic workflows and enhanc...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engage as a Principal Agentic Engineer, leading transformative projects in client-facing collaborations, defining AI-augmented engineering workflows, and guiding Fortune 500 companies in adopting cutt...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Advance engineering productivity by leading the architecture for AI-augmented workflows and guiding Fortune 500 clients through the transition from traditional to agentic development practices...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Serve as a strategic technical lead, crafting AI-augmented solutions for global enterprises. Drive transformational projects while guiding clients through complex engineering workflows and architectur...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Innovate as a Principal Agentic Engineer, guiding global enterprises in adopting AI-augmented engineering. You'll lead architectural strategies, enrich development processes, and elevate operational p...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Provide strategic technical leadership and architectural guidance to enhance AI-augmented engineering practices in global enterprises, focusing on agentic workflows that improve productivity and clien...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.