Leading Subject Matter Expert Jobs

Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.

What does a Subject Matter Expert do?

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.

The Benefits of Being a Subject Matter Expert

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.

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$120K - $160K *

Join a team to lead commissioning projects, providing technical expertise and project management for critical facilities. Collaborate across teams, mentor others, and ensure successful testing and val...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $265K *

Empower clients by architecting innovative AI solutions, leveraging graph databases and LLMs to deliver impactful applications. Lead design, deployment, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring alignme...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower a collaborative team by designing and implementing advanced data systems that drive decision-making and innovation in social services, leveraging AI and analytics for impactful outcomes across...

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2 days ago

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

$165K - $240K *

Drive your career as a Senior Manager, overseeing SAP SCM and leading a dynamic team. Balance architecture expertise with people management while guiding critical projects and enhancing operational ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the migration and modernization of Citrix infrastructure, serving as the primary technical SME, guiding internal teams through complex projects, ensuring best practices, and delivering successful...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $205K *

Pioneer innovative Oracle Fusion Cloud solutions by leading full-cycle implementations, fostering collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring optimal configurations align...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Elevate security across hybrid tech environments by leading architecture, engineering, and risk reduction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to implement robust security measures that enhance resilie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Innovate security architecture across hybrid environments, providing senior technical leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable controls, reduce risk, and enhance security...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $254K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of sales strategy and technology. Lead the commercial technology roadmap, ensuring seamless collaboration between sales operations and IT for data-driven decisi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $183K *

Support nursing excellence through education and competency development while collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient safety and quality across procedural services in a dynamic clinical...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $175K *

Shape the future of technology by defining enterprise architecture strategies that align IT and business priorities, guiding technology investments to enhance operational efficiency, innovation, and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $175K *

Transform medical writing processes by leading the creation of clear, accurate clinical documents while coordinating with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and achieving project obj...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $118K *

Pioneer efficient bid management by leading project plans for state curriculum adoptions, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely submissions that meet quality and compliance standard...

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Today

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

$110K - $166K *

Optimize safety and pharmacovigilance processes, ensuring regulatory compliance while leading teams and managing data. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance safety reporting systems and guide safet...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $166K *

Elevate clinical safety management by overseeing pharmacovigilance processes, guiding project teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and training staff in a dynamic environment while dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in client integration projects, ensuring seamless implementation of eClinical systems while managing project activities and client engagement. Drive high-quality results and adhere to...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing robust pipelines, leveraging cutting-edge tools for efficient data processing and enabling strategic insights for decision-making acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$237K - $300K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading medical operations and partnerships, ensuring quality care implementation and adherence. Drive strategies for chronic disease management and value-based care...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge Conversational AI Agents, collaborating with experts to push the boundaries of Generative AI, while ensuring ethical standards and state-of-the-art practices with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and proposing innovative solutions. You'll play a crucial role in bridging gaps between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring successful proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $185K *

Champion the preconstruction phase of multiple mission-critical projects, ensuring seamless coordination with teams and clients. Drive feasibility studies, budget estimates, and lead bids to deliver h...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$72K - $120K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team in developing machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical decision support, leveraging healthcare datasets for innovation and making vital discoveries that drive pro...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $120K *

Unlock efficient workforce development across diverse communities by leading technical strategies, supporting project grant processes, and fostering partnerships to enhance training outcomes and reduc...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing design solutions using the Centric PLM platform, collaborating with clients and teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and ensure effecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.