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 *

Elevate your career by designing robust, secure cloud architectures that support compliance and innovation. Transform infrastructure with strategic AI integration, ensuring scalable operations across...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to drive cyber vulnerability research and tool development. Contribute critical solutions in a collaborative environment supporting national defense. Engage with cutting-edge techn...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $195K *

Lead the charge in statistical programming, overseeing clinical trials, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally, provide programming expertise, and drive...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $113K *

Transform the future of nuclear energy by enhancing controls and instrumentation systems. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to drive innovation in power plants, utilizing modern tools to ensure...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $140K *

Lead the charge in customer support for defense clients, coaching teams to enhance operational success. Oversee technical support and field operations, ensuring mission readiness and exceptional custo...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's committed to elevating product definition quality across complex Data Products. As an individual contributor, you'll set the standard for excellence, collaborating with cross-functi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $287K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying secure agentic AI systems, partnering with top-tier software companies to ensure robust solutions for enterprise demands in security, privacy, and performanc...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $119K *

Lead the charge in optimizing TMF operations by ensuring clinical trial documentation is flawless and inspection-ready. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality, identify risks, and drive compliance...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $181K *

Lead compliance efforts in licensing for remote sensing satellites, ensuring operator adherence to Federal regulations. Deliver technical analyses and coordination among experts to support NOAA’s miss...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Innovate solutions for AI governance and enterprise applications, ensuring robust standards and quality across AI agents. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Momentive Context Library and drive adva...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Project Manager leading innovative NPI programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment and excellence throughout t...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing major gift strategies and managing donor relationships effectively to support critical conservation initiatives across Tennessee, making a significant impact...

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3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $132K *

Pioneer strategic fundraising initiatives that cultivate donor relationships and secure six and seven-figure gifts. Collaborate across teams to enhance organizational impact and utilize donor insights...

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3 weeks ago

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

$230K - $260K *

Lead the charge in client migrations, owning the entire technical lifecycle from legacy analysis to deployment, ensuring precision and collaboration across teams for optimal outcomes...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $339K *

Drive a transformative strategy for a cohesive developer experience; manage cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, integrate AI into workflows, and optimize CI/CD systems across enginee...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain high-quality Salesforce solutions that drive business success, reduce technical debt, and support oncology advancements in a collaborative e...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Optimize market access strategies by managing payer negotiations, analyzing contracts, and resolving reimbursement issues for improved organ transplant outcomes and revenue generation across multiple...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team driving the integration of innovative digital health technologies into clinical trials, ensuring efficient execution, regulatory compliance, and enhanced participant engagement acr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $185K *

Collaborate with clinical and sales teams to enhance product support and deliver tailored healthcare solutions, engaging with clients and internal stakeholders to foster strong partnerships and achiev...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Grow your career with strategic leadership in clinical partnerships and feasibility assessments, overseeing vendor relations and cross-functional initiatives to ensure successful study execution and o...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $212K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hematology studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop statistical analyses, support clinical trial design, and ensure high-quality dat...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of AI and Machine Learning solutions that enhance software engineering and IT operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to dr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $198K *

Shape your career by leading global medical initiatives in hematology. As key support in strategy execution, you will drive innovative projects and improve operational efficiency while collaborating a...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming procurement into a strategic, value-generating function. This pivotal role requires operational excellence in supplier governance and spend compliance, promoting accoun...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to drive client success through effective implementation of advanced MMM solutions. Engage with stakeholders, optimize processes with AI, and translate complex data insights into a...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.