Director of Research Jobs

A Director of Research in the biotechnology industry is responsible for overseeing and managing all research activities within an organization. This includes designing and implementing research projects, analyzing data, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and providing strategic direction for research initiatives. They also play a key role in developing and promoting new products and technologies, and contribute significantly to the company's intellectual property portfolio. They are expected to attend and present at scientific conferences, publish research in scientific journals, and liaise with other departments, such as production and marketing, to ensure that research outcomes are effectively implemented.

Important skills for a Director of Research in biotech include strong leadership and management abilities, excellent communication skills, and detailed knowledge of the scientific research process. They must also have a deep understanding of biotechnology principles, regulatory guidelines, and industry trends. Advanced degrees in relevant fields such as biology, chemistry, or bioengineering are typically required, along with a number of years of experience in a research setting. Prior to becoming a Director of Research, a person may hold roles such as Senior Scientist, Research Manager, or Project Team Leader. Some certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), may also be beneficial.

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Clinical Director (Group Therapy Practice) Position reports to: Executive Director Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders Therapeutic Group Practice (offering ABA, Speech & OT therapies)...

Anesthesiology/PhD - Director of Clinical Research (Sayre, PA)

  • Sayre, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sayre, PA
  • 30+ days ago

The Guthrie Clinic's Robert Packer Hospital anesthesiology residency program seeks a physician-scientist anesthesiologist to oversee the clinical research activities of residents, medical...

Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

This position will be responsible for ensuring Cancer Center wide compliance with our local Institutional Review Board (IRB), National Cancer Institute (NCI) guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP)...

Director, Research Quality Assurance

  • Watertown, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Watertown, MA
  • 11 hours ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Senior Director, Research Quality Assurance, the Associate Director/ Director of RQA will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Good Clinical...

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Associate Director, Research Informatics

  • Hayward, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities Analyze large-scale biological and clinical datasets to support drug development and life sciences projects....

Research Project Coordinator, Cardiology

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by...

Oversees all MS-based and associated analyses as well as assay development and study design therein as part of IMSERC's fee-for-service operations....

Director, Research and Development Transformation

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

development process....

Experience implementing clinical trials and/or observational studies of integrative therapies and/or lifestyle medicine programs....

Director, Research Systems

  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Director, Research Systems, directs a team that develops and implements computer applications to support drug discovery at Gilead Sciences....

Director of Research Operations (Computational Biology)

  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Expertise, knowledge, and experience in all aspects of Next Generation Sequencing Expertise in molecular biology....

Director of Research

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Director of Research will lead innovative research initiatives across the care continuum from prevention, injury, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders....

Manager/Director Of Clinical Operations

  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago

Clinical Practice and Clinical Trials (21 Title Parts 50, 54, 56), International Conference on Harmonization?...

Director of Research & Development

  • Centennial, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 1 day ago

Kelly Services Director of Research & Development in Centennial , Colorado Director of Research & Development - Centennial, CO Type: Direct Hire Shift: M-F 8a-5p Pay Rate: 150-180K Responsibilities:...

Director, Research and Development Transformation

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 2 days ago

development process....

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Education Research That Matters: Ways of Researching
Connecting insights from existing research to practice and building on this to design realistic and high-quality research projects can be challenging. Understanding research methods is crucial to...
Being a Digital Researcher: Digital Skills for Effective Research
Good research is only effective and impactful if it is shared and used. Researchers need to understand how research is validated, published and shared with diverse audiences. This includes...
Qualitative Research in Psychology
In this course you will learn about the foundations of qualitative inquiryand how it differs from quantitative research. You will gain practice in common qualitative traditionslike phenomenology...

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Highest Education Level

Director of Researchs offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.0%
Master's Degree
28.9%
Doctorate Degree
27.3%
Associate's Degree
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.4%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Researchs
1-2 years
33.6%
Less than 1 year
25.7%
2-4 years
25.6%
4-6 years
13.8%
10+ years
1.3%



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