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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$172K - $250K *

Shape the future of environmental remediation by leading high-impact sediment projects. Manage cross-functional teams, collaborate with regulators, and drive compliance efforts to ensure successful si...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Help us drive critical healthcare initiatives with Veterans, ensuring successful planning and execution of transformation programs. This role demands strong organizational skills and collaboration acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock innovative healthcare solutions as you elevate radiology practices nationwide. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance clinical value, service, and technology in a dynamic environment focu...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K - $430K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of ophthalmic genetic medicine development. Provide strategic oversight for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety and data integrity while collaborating with cr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $241K *

Shape the future of product quality by leading a dedicated team, enhancing testing processes, and driving product excellence through comprehensive strategies and cross-functional collaboration...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $266K *

Transform your career by leading strategic operations and governance in risk and security. Serve as a key partner to executives, driving enterprise strategy and delivering measurable value through eff...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Drive territory growth by forging strong relationships with oncologists and healthcare stakeholders, utilizing consultative selling to position comprehensive tumor profiling solutions as the preferred...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical trial sites, ensuring compliance and data integrity while mentoring a dynamic team of Clinical Research Associates to enhance performance and patient safety in com...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $240K *

Drive AI innovation in a leadership role, overseeing the development of scalable, secure AI platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient enterprise-wide adoption, focusing on delivery, supp...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic business expansion in behavioral health. Engage with top psychiatry practices and KOLs to develop plans for client retention, while collaborating across department...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative network support for U.S. Navy ships, collaborating with military personnel and partners. Leverage your IT expertise to enhance afloat network systems and ensu...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team dedicated to elevating clinical trial operations through innovative strategies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing efficiency while managing cross-functional collaboration for optimal proj...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to environmental excellence, overseeing complex remediation projects for Federal clients. Leverage your expertise in geology and project management to drive impactful solu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $122K *

Lead quality assurance activities in Small Animal operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement through audits, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. Develop teams and sup...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $180K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives to maximize growth and enhance client relationships while leveraging deep industry expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Deliver impactful solutions an...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock new possibilities as you manage and develop a dedicated support engineering team, ensuring exceptional service for our US Government customers while driving innovation and quality in complex en...

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3 days ago

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

$133K - $183K *

Unlock your potential as you support application security initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to identify risks, enhance coding practices, and contribute to robust vulnerability management...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $206K *

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify and address application security risks, translating them into actionable insights. Enhance AppSec workflows through coding, automation, and d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Lead the charge in optimizing nuclear power plant mechanical systems through advanced engineering and design. Engage with clients and project teams to drive innovative solutions while mentoring junior...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $164K *

Lead a team in executing, overseeing, and improving corporate audits while ensuring compliance and governance align with industry standards. Engage with management to add value through strategic insig...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

The Director of Product Management for Analytics at BlackSky will lead the development and execution of the analytics product strategy, focusing on delivering advanced intelligence solutions. This rol...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical design and execution of cutting-edge AI solutions across multiple environments, mentoring junior teams while collaborating with clients to deliver innovative...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in AI workflows as a Full-Stack Engineer, leading the transition for global enterprises into agentic systems and enhancing productivity with cutting-edge technology. Be a pivotal tech...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading full-stack AI solutions for global enterprises, transforming the way they embrace agentic workflows. Drive innovation through architecture definition and strategic consulta...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge agentic AI workflows, leading enterprise transitions to AI-augmented engineering while architecting solutions for high-profile clients in regulated industries...

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Reposted 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.