Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) lend their deep knowledge and expertise in particular topics or fields to businesses and organizations, providing essential insights and guidance. SME positions span across industries, from healthcare to technology, and roles can range from consultants to trainers.
As a Subject Matter Expert, you have an opportunity to shape your industry's future, making a direct impact on strategic decisions and products. Providing thought leadership not only sets you apart professionally, but affords you the chance to influence great change within your field.
$101K - $138K *
Oversee quality standards and improvements for installations at multiple client sites, ensuring adherence to safety and reliability norms while leading cross-functional teams to optimize processes and...
5 days ago
Satellite-Derived Bathymetry Scientist
$95K - $115K *
Bring your expertise to the dynamic field of satellite-derived bathymetry. In this role, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance algorithms and improve coastal mapping techniques using ad...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and optimize construction consulting projects, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction while independently establishing a new office. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive growth and manag...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison - Movement Disorders
$190K - $220K *
Join us to lead and execute strategic medical engagement initiatives, build relationships with key opinion leaders, and translate scientific insights into actionable strategies for a novel therapy in...
2 weeks ago
Director, Business Continuity Management
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that leads business continuity strategy and operations across diverse sectors. Drive collaborative efforts with leadership to implement effective recovery plans and enhance resilience agai...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential as you drive automation success in testing, collaborating with developers to ensure high-quality software delivery, enhance efficiency, and contribute to all phases of the testing lif...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage in the development and quality control of clinical documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing projects and fostering team collaboration for successful submissions...
3 weeks ago
Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant - (Post Approval CMC Authoring - Vaccines or Biologics)
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to drive global CMC regulatory strategies for biologics and vaccines. Take ownership of submissions and lifecycle management. Collaborate closely across functions to ensure compliance...
Today
Medical Monitor (Canada Board-Certified Gastroenterologist)
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that provides critical medical insights for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance while enhancing trial quality through expert medical monitoring and collabor...
6 days ago
Data Engineer (IE / Ops Research)
$85K - $141K *
Transform data management through engineering robust pipelines, applications, and workflows within the Palantir platform, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency while collaborating with cr...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Innovate the future of contracting tools by leading cross-functional teams to define, build, and launch new features. Leverage user insights to create impactful product experiences that align with mar...
3 weeks ago
Medical Writer - Clinical Compliance
$124K - $170K *
Engage in the creation and coordination of Clinical Evaluation Plans and Reports, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance with medical device regulations and drive innovation and quality...
1 week ago
Director of Learning and Development (EMD / Sleep),
$184K - $276K *
Drive learning and development strategies in EMD/Sleep to elevate capabilities and performance. Lead a high-performing team to design impactful training programs that align with business objectives an...
1 week ago
$170K - $190K *
Lead the charge in driving state-level appropriations and fostering key partnerships while overseeing a dedicated team and executing strategic revenue initiatives to secure significant funding in the...
Reposted yesterday
$113K - $188K *
Advance project planning and execution through strategic coordination across teams, ensuring alignment with objectives, schedules, and scope. Support multi-workstream management to achieve success in...
3 days ago
Senior Director of Managed Services, Infrastructure - Advizex
$175K - $275K *
Lead the charge in enterprise infrastructure innovation, delivering scalable solutions in storage, virtualization, and hybrid cloud environments. Drive operational excellence and strategic partnership...
3 weeks ago
Director, Brand and Content Strategy
$147K - $220K *
Lead the charge in developing dynamic content and brand strategies that elevate market presence, drive engagement, and support business growth within life sciences. Collaborate with cross-functional t...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Strategic Analytics
$157K - $212K *
Optimize healthcare quality metrics by bridging clinical insights with data science. In this dynamic role, you'll drive algorithm development and influence performance outcomes, impacting national hos...
2 days ago
Manager, Clinical & Business Insight (Data Analytics)
$124K - $134K *
Lead the charge in healthcare data reporting and analysis, driving insights on utilization and cost. Manage a team of analysts focused on improving network efficiency and optimizing healthcare deliver...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Commercial Performance Optimization Technical Lead
$141K - $212K *
Lead technical strategy and delivery for global marketing performance optimization, ensuring analytics solutions meet business needs while collaborating across teams to deliver accurate, actionable in...
Reposted 4 days ago
Customer Solutions Engineer, AI Agents
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, driving customer success through engineering expertise. As a core technical partner, you'll transform client visions into high-performing AI solut...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$240K - $250K *
Shape the future of AI governance by leading product functions, driving AI-native transformation, and enhancing execution velocity in a dynamic startup environment where your innovative insights will...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$98K - $148K *
Lead the design, development, and integration of AI applications that enhance business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions while maintaining security, re...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to a dynamic content strategy by creating engaging narratives that translate complex expertise into impactful marketing materials. Drive alignment across teams and enhance brand voice with...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Consultant - Research Contract Negotiations
$110K - $130K *
Champion effective research agreements by negotiating and drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Collaborate with faculty and staff to mitigate risks and support the in...
Yesterday
What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?
Subject Matter Experts typically require a bachelor’s degree in their relevant field, as well as several years of experience. Higher roles may require a master's degree or PhD.
What industries hire Subject Matter Experts?
Almost every industry hires Subject Matter Experts, from healthcare to technology and media. Organizations of all sizes rely on SMEs to provide guidance, training, and expertise in their respective fields.
How much can a Subject Matter Expert earn per year?
On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.