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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$176K - $332K *

Join a team that's driving growth in defense and intelligence as you build strong customer relationships and identify new opportunities within Army and INSCOM sectors, guiding integrated solutions for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of data and reporting products, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering cross-department collaboration and delivering high-quality solutions in a rapi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $341K *

Champion transformative clinical operations by leading innovative strategies, enhancing AI adoption, and driving process optimization to elevate efficiency and scalability across global development in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Engage with U.S. Navy personnel to provide critical IT support on afloat networks. Collaborate on root-cause analysis and technical solutions while ensuring optimal system performance. Thrive in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$315K - $356K *

Lead Fivetran's government affairs strategy to navigate and influence regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with executives to shape critical policy discussions, drive stakeholder engagement, and uphold...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $220K *

Drive innovation by safeguarding AI systems while implementing robust security measures. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure efficient AI integration and risk management, balancing security requi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Advance data-driven decisions by designing and optimizing scalable data platforms. Lead architectural direction, create reusable frameworks, and empower teams through self-service solutions that remov...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge embedded systems through technical leadership, software design, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-quality, compliant delivery of diagnostic plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Solve complex supply chain challenges by leveraging advanced data science techniques. Collaborate across teams to implement predictive models and optimize resource allocation, ensuring efficiency and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Optimize interfaces and backend systems to enhance user experience and drive innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable applications and mentor junior engineers while shaping the f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our rheology product line by partnering with sales, marketing, and key customers to drive growth and execution of effective go-to-market strategies while acting as a subject-mat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving growth in the rheology product line, leveraging your expertise to engage customers and enhance their success through strategic collaboration and innovative market strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Lead the integrated media buying and execution efforts, enhancing campaign performance through strategic relationships with key publishers and thorough training of team members. Drive innovative solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $208K *

Join our team to support regulatory efforts for innovative biologics while collaborating across functions to maintain compliance, manage submissions, and ensure adherence to global standards in a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $163K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce utilization and retention by managing a team of Commissioning Resource Managers. Ensure effective staffing across projects while developing talent in a dynamic...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Design and develop transformative AI/ML models and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, and ensure performance and scalability of integration in pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize the contracts process by managing negotiations with study sites, ensuring compliance, and achieving target cycle times. Mentor junior staff while collaborating with internal teams to streamli...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $192K *

Transform the regulatory landscape by shaping product communications and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. Guide promotional reviews, mentor team members, and navigate evolving regulatory chal...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $350K *

Transform the enterprise revenue cycle for a $3BN clinical lab portfolio. Lead global teams, optimize cash flow, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance performance and compliance across diverse op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical solutions by leveraging your expertise in Point of Care ultrasound, collaborating with sales teams to drive success and enhance customer relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $175K *

Drive comprehensive execution of government authorizations and continuous monitoring processes for FedRAMP and DoD programs, ensuring compliance, risk management, and effective communication with stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Oversee search campaign planning and execution, ensuring alignment with client goals while improving processes and reporting across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead training initiatives f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $95K *

Transform customer engagement by leveraging sales expertise and strategic insight to drive success in life sciences product sales while fostering strong relationships and network within key accounts a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and supporting enterprise integration solutions that ensure reliable data exchange across various platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Join the forefront of AI innovation by architecting and leading the development of cutting-edge GenAI platforms. Shape the future of agentic workflows and LLM-backed services while mentoring a team of...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.