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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$255K - $402K *

Transform clinical development by leading innovative Immunology research projects. Oversee all phases from strategy planning to regulatory filing, ensuring efficacy and safety of investigational drugs...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $402K *

Shape and oversee strategic planning of clinical research activities in Immunology, focusing on late-stage drug development. Drive clinical trials and manage cross-functional teams to advance investig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $193K *

Manage the development and optimization of speech-to-text models and audio pipelines, applying advanced scientific techniques to enhance performance and accuracy while collaborating with software engi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $222K *

Optimize customer adoption of ML accelerators by collaborating with teams to tackle barriers, innovate solutions, and advance ML technologies, while engaging with external partners and contributing to...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $193K *

Shape the future by leveraging Generative AI and ML to enhance customer insights and drive impactful business decisions in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Manage day-to-day research studies from planning to execution within specified budgets and timelines while ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with various stakeholders to...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing complex research studies that drive impactful outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure studies meet protocol, budget, and timeline requiremen...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $222K *

Join a team of experts to drive innovation in human language technology. Develop advanced algorithms that enhance customer engagement and leverage large-scale computing resources for impactful solutio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $222K *

Grow your career with dynamic Scale-Up Process Engineers enhancing biobased chromatography. Collaborate across disciplines to develop, test, and scale production processes while ensuring compliance an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $222K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing biobased chromatography processes. You'll scale operations, perform engineering analyses, and lead multidisciplinary collaborations, all while enjoying a fle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $222K *

Partner with us to pioneer cutting-edge machine learning solutions for music classification and interactive experiences, leveraging vast data and innovative algorithms to enhance the Amazon Music user...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in groundbreaking AI research for wearable technologies, defining strategy and driving initiatives within a specialized team to innovate human-computer interactions and enhance health...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Accelerate innovation in AI by leading research initiatives at the forefront of wearable technology and biosignal interpretation, driving impactful solutions that merge advanced AI models with intuiti...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $147K *

Drive complex environmental programs addressing contamination issues across North America. Lead multidisciplinary teams for site investigations, assessments, and compliance-driven projects while deliv...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in scientific research, building end-to-end AI agents. Collaborate directly with customers to automate complex tasks, enhance our platform, and drive innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $263K *

Leverage your structural biology expertise to enhance drug discovery through protein design and purification. Engage collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize targets and drive innovati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of biologics product development, leading formulation and process strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance drug product q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $234K *

Transform data-driven solutions by developing advanced AI and machine learning models, collaborating across teams to enhance operations and forecast accuracy, and lead GenAI initiatives from conceptio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $123K *

Innovate operational delivery for early-phase clinical studies by managing vendor collaborations, ensuring compliance, and integrating protocols. Drive project management to deliver high-quality resul...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $173K *

Manage technical oversight of biologics manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with global standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, drive improvements, and maintain relations...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$218K - $335K *

Champion cutting-edge machine learning innovations to enhance autonomous driving. Lead technical direction, mentor talent, and distinguish the organization through impactful research and publications...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$227K - $312K *

Transform the landscape of construction through innovative applied ML systems. Lead technical execution while designing scalable solutions that harness spatial data, ensuring reliability and integrati...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $108K *

Take ownership of a vital material control program, ensuring accountability over radioactive materials and adherence to DOT regulations while collaborating with diverse teams for effective operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $115K *

Unlock impactful insights by integrating data and delivering analytics that drive commercial strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, build scalable data solutions, and present to leadersh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$254K - $480K *

Unlock potential by exploring advanced models and optimizing systems to enhance capabilities in reasoning, coding, and math. Collaborate on innovative use cases ensuring impactful research and model a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.