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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$240K - $280K *

Champion innovative access solutions by driving relationships with national payers and clients. Lead strategies that maximize patient access and profitability while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive pre-sales success by delivering technical insights, conducting audits, and ensuring seamless data integration for agency and platform partners while enhancing customer experie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Transform product quality through strategic leadership, ensuring compliance and operational excellence from clinical development to commercial launch while coordinating across functions to achieve CG...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Champion data-driven success by leading analytics initiatives, fostering client partnerships, and innovating team processes. Drive growth through strategic insights, empowering clients with knowledge...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enterprise adoption of AI-native software engineering, driving platform strategy and stakeholder engagement to empower broad and safe implementation across functions, enhancing deve...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Champion clinical trial success by leading site monitoring and management. Ensure high standards of patient care, compliance with protocols, and accurate data integrity through effective oversight and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading an engineering team to enhance software solutions, integrating innovative AI practices while ensuring high-quality delivery across various client projects in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $266K *

Lead the charge in ensuring optimal safety and performance of elevator systems while managing maintenance contracts, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts across public transit and other crit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$128K - $183K *

Empower customers by providing technical expertise and support for quantum computing. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge in physics and comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Lead a skilled team of ML engineers to innovate AI solutions, designing agentic workflows and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experience in a dynamic, agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Help us elevate security by analyzing architectures, advising clients, and implementing best practices. Collaborate with experts to refine strategies and ensure compliance, all while growing your skil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $180K *

Champion user experience as you enhance product support operations, driving efficiency and communication. Collaborate with technical teams to resolve complex issues and ensure a seamless journey for b...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$192K - $356K *

Play a key role in advancing GPU-native numerical methods, focusing on simulation algorithms for engineering applications and their integration with AI technologies, collaborating across teams to inno...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $351K *

Shape the future of AI in Marketing by leading a dynamic team of experts. Drive innovation by turning complex challenges into scalable solutions that enhance marketing effectiveness and foster collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $271K *

Transform medical affairs through strategic evidence dissemination, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific content development. Lead a team to enhance innovations in cardiovascular medical dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career as you design, develop, and enhance flight software for cutting-edge satellite systems in a collaborative and agile environment, contributing significantly to experimental missi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $210K *

Transform the landscape of federal IT by leading digital transformation and cloud solutions across agencies, fostering innovation, and driving large-scale initiatives that enhance operational excellen...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $188K *

Transform regulatory writing by leading complex submissions, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance. Drive innovation and improve processes while collaborating across teams to enhance product succes...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $236K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI-driven solutions for risk assessment and operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop, deploy, and enhance robust machine learning systems that trans...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive transformative data solutions by leading Decision Science initiatives that shape operational outcomes through advanced machine learning, while fostering an innovative team environment for impact...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Shape your career by enhancing financial planning and reporting. Collaborate with Finance leaders, develop advanced models, and provide insights to drive effective budgeting and forecasting across ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $212K *

Engineer innovative rocket motor concepts by refining designs to meet performance requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize grain geometries, analyze data, and ensure manufactu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to provide essential acquisition support for IT assets, ensuring efficiency in procurement processes and adherence to government protocols while managing extensive hardware and software...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer the future of AI security by designing and building core identity and authorization systems. Lead cross-team technical decisions that impact agent identity, trust establishment, and real-time...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $220K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive project management for nuclear industry initiatives. Drive profit and loss accountability while ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective coordination, ris...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.