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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$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing federal position management by providing expert advisory services on classification standards, developing position descriptions, and ensuring compliance with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$262K - $295K *

Shape the future of legal strategy in a dynamic biotech environment, providing critical counsel to Commercial and Medical Affairs teams. Drive compliance, mitigate risks, and support product launches...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading technical engagement and validation efforts to drive opportunity progression and enhance portfolio adoption. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to ensure exceptiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee clinical project management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across multiple studies while driving corrective actions as needed...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $158K *

Champion cutting-edge ML pipelines and infrastructure, enhancing AI model lifecycle and collaboration within a high-growth technological landscape, while driving innovation and mentoring junior engine...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate project operations by organizing information flow and supporting complex postal projects. Utilize Power tools and critical thinking to enhance communication, streamline processes, and manage p...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes. This leadership role requires technical proficiency and str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $303K *

Take ownership of high-impact strategic initiatives and programs, driving successful engagement across diverse stakeholders, managing complex events, and supporting executive communications in a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$192K - $336K *

Drive high-visibility strategic initiatives, manage the Advisory Board, and oversee major events, ensuring operational excellence and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced global environment for impac...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $203K *

Champion innovative analytics solutions to enhance consumer experience and drive profitability in retail pharmacy. Collaborate with stakeholders to tackle complex business challenges using advanced al...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $130K *

Collaborate with senior design staff to deliver electrical designs for mission critical systems, execute project specifications, and ensure compliance with codes. Work independently on complex project...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Optimize risk and litigation support by managing claims, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing compliance initiatives, all while driving continuous improvement across claims and risk manageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team focused on driving sales revenue in the pharmaceuticals and medical device sectors. Develop new business and maintain relationships across a diverse client base, showcasing innovat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence as you enhance legal workflows, improve service delivery, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration, enabling the team to maximize efficiency and align with broader en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$249K - $309K *

Empower the clinical development landscape through strategic leadership and collaboration. Oversee execution of clinical programs, fostering partnerships and optimizing processes for deliverables with...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $260K *

Champion mobile platform architecture, leading modernization efforts while ensuring cross-team collaboration and high engineering standards for expansive iOS and Android applications used by millions...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive growth by managing C-suite partnerships within complex healthcare systems. Execute strategies for precision medicine program adoption, integrating diagnostics into clinical care. Lead cross-func...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $230K *

Strategize impactful lifecycle regulatory strategies for radiopharmaceuticals, leading a global team to optimize compliance, drive submissions, and ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing cutting-edge oncology and cell therapy trials, ensuring operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration in a sponsor-dedicated team to drive pivotal research for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in identifying vulnerabilities within Apple platforms through innovative research, utilizing advanced static and dynamic analysis techniques. Collaborate on proof-of-concept developmen...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing team managing budgets, financial tracking, and software development initiatives, ensuring alignment with program goals and compliance with contracts to deliver exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $138K *

Take ownership of your development in a collaborative environment, where you'll build test suites, deploy open source software, and enhance complex systems documentation. Play a key role in ensuring s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Inspire operational excellence in expanded access programs globally, integrating strategy, leadership, and compliance for scalable success while driving team performance and enhancing patient-first co...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $193K *

Drive site management for clinical research, overseeing study phases, ensuring compliance, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders. Utilize your expertise to enhance research out...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Lead the development of AI solutions by translating technical requirements into scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions while ment...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.