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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$130K - $180K *

Lead the enterprise data intelligence strategy, driving analytical insights that influence key business decisions while maintaining strong relationships with senior leadership. Optimize analytics oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $240K *

Champion clinical science initiatives to support therapeutic development, collaborating with cross-functional teams for study design, protocol development, and regulatory submissions, driving excellen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $329K *

Shape the future of project delivery by leading multi-year environmental initiatives and managing risks to achieve strategic national outcomes through innovative practices and collaborative teamwork...

1 week ago

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

$138K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focusing on probabilistic risk assessment in the nuclear sector. Contribute to innovative research projects and engage with diverse stakeholders to enhance safety...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $150K *

Drive advances in nuclear safety through risk assessment and analytical tools, leading research initiatives and member support within a collaborative environment focused on enhancing decision-making i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance in healthcare diagnostics. Leverage your legal expertise to provide strategic advice, develop policies, and drive risk mitigation in the commerciali...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $329K *

Shape the future of AI by architecting agentic capabilities within a dynamic team, influencing organizational decision-making, and enhancing user experience through innovative B2B Generative AI applic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $233K *

Optimize regulatory operations by driving the strategy and governance of Veeva RIM and DocuBridge systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and ensure compliance for efficient docum...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Explore cutting-edge AI research at the intersection of agentic systems and execution environments. Lead innovation in scalable applications and influence product direction by translating advanced met...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining theoretical physics through innovative AI tools. Collaborate to develop groundbreaking technology solutions that enhance research, streamline processes, and drive scienti...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in laboratory operations, overseeing tests and procedures, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support while fostering an environment of continuous...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$189K - $213K *

Innovate in the realm of neurovascular and endovascular products. As a Principal Engineer, lead design projects, mentor R&D teams, and propel product enhancements to meet customer needs and regulatory...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $275K *

Pioneer transformational HR solutions by leveraging Workday expertise, collaborating across functions to enhance processes, configurations, and reporting for optimal user experience. Support strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of AI systems by defining research strategies, driving innovations, and ensuring reliable production deployments in regulated environments. Your expertise will lead to the evoluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Transform AI research by leading innovations in autonomous systems and agentic infrastructure, ensuring safe and effective deployment in regulated environments. Drive strategic direction through exper...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by bridging military operations and systems development, ensuring integration between joint forces and cutting-edge command capabilities. Elevate mission success through strategic gui...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate philanthropic efforts by developing and leading comprehensive fundraising strategies. Manage high-capacity donor relationships and collaborate with senior leaders to drive ambitious revenue gr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$62K - $99K *

Engineer specialized optical fiber systems to enhance fusion machine performance, ensuring reliability and operational excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's pioneering immunological research to develop therapeutics for autoimmune diseases. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects while engaging in hands-on lab work in a dynamic and innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $209K *

Advance analytics initiatives by developing machine learning models and experiments to enhance pro acquisition, activation, and retention, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to advanced analytics by developing and implementing Python-driven data science solutions, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating with teams to enhance data-driven decision-making...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $87K *

Join a dynamic Finance team to accurately manage biweekly payroll for 300+ employees, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all payroll operations and financial processes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Redefine data-driven strategies by analyzing vast datasets and modeling insights to inform critical decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity throug...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of global health by leading cross-functional projects in a high-regulation environment. Drive compliance and operational excellence for Repository operations and critical Select A...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $210K *

Champion the development of a robust Analytical Development and QC function, drive regulatory readiness, and ensure operational excellence in a dynamic environment focusing on gene therapy programs an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.