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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$189K - $246K *

Lead the charge in technical oversight of small molecule API development and manufacturing to drive successful product milestones and support lifecycle management. Collaborate cross-functionally to en...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Empower software engineering by designing a robust AI platform to streamline agent management and governance, enabling large-scale AI-native software delivery across a diverse developer organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $338K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical innovation by providing expert legal counsel, driving patent strategy, and collaborating with R&D teams to navigate complex intellectual property challenges in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $194K *

Make your mark at shaping go-to-market strategy by turning analyses into strategies that fuel business growth, collaborating with sales leaders across the Americas on forecasting, planning, and perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $220K *

Lead the charge in data-driven member analytics, optimizing activation and retention strategies through direct team management and expert model development, collaborating with key stakeholders to driv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $276K *

Champion quantum-safe networking by crafting secure architectures for diverse enterprises. Collaborate directly with clients to navigate their cryptographic transition while establishing robust intern...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead quality governance efforts on complex industrial projects, overseeing QA/QC processes, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with standards to enhance quality management systems for successf...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Build cutting-edge AI systems by designing, developing, and deploying intelligent applications that enhance reasoning, planning, and collaboration in mission-critical environments, while mentoring eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $208K *

Unlock your potential as a clinical operations leader, driving monitoring strategy and enhancing trial execution across multiple programs in a dynamic biotech setting. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $181K *

Champion the development and support of a Project Information Management system, ensuring alignment within complex projects and providing key project support for business decisions, deliverables, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex eDiscovery projects, managing client relations and team dynamics. Utilize expertise to drive project success, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality deliverables across multipl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$156K - $215K *

Advance your career by owning our cutting-edge AI Gateway infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance reliability, scalability, and performance while mentoring peers and driving techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $165K *

Innovate by leading the development of cutting-edge harness engineering solutions. Create controls that enhance the AI coding process, ensuring quality and efficiency in production through hands-on de...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by leveraging AI and Python to develop cutting-edge applications. Collaborate with teams, build production software, and contribute to client success in a dynamic environment focused...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $119K *

Drive the installation and maintenance of marine propulsion systems while ensuring technical excellence in complex environments. Engage directly with customers and lead diverse teams across various sh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $210K *

Shape the future of cloud capabilities by leading enterprise testing initiatives to validate core services in a secure NATO environment, driving technical strategy and ensuring quality solutions throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative software solutions, owning and delivering features in agentic development environments, ensuring quality and reliability through hands-on engineering disci...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by driving AI solutions through hands-on development in diverse teams or leading product design. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovative software engineering and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $273K *

Pioneer the next wave of enterprise AI transformation by leading full-stack engineering teams to create innovative software solutions, integrating advanced language models, and delivering tangible bus...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $137K *

Oversee labor compliance operations managing staff and workflows to ensure adherence to federal, sponsor, and University regulations in a $1.4 billion research environment. Collaborate with internal t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Innovate by building integrations for AI governance across platforms like Salesforce and AWS. You will enhance existing systems, leverage APIs, and strengthen identity management, all while collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $245K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical outcomes and ROI methodology, shaping Foodsmart's data science strategy. Engage directly with payers and clinical teams, employing advanced research practices an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in innovative structural engineering projects, contributing to design, analysis, and construction administration across multiple states, while collaborating in a dynamic, customer-focused envir...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$124K - $186K *

Innovate with cutting-edge quantum technology by developing tailored applications, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance solutions, and driving successful project delivery that directly impacts c...

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2 weeks ago

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

$260K - $295K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology therapies by leading global HEOR and RWE initiatives. Drive evidence generation strategies that showcase the value of groundbreaking treatments across...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.