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Science Director Research Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Caris Life Sciences

Research Associate II

Tempe, AZ · On-site

This position works under the direction of an associate research scientist, research scientist, senior research scientist, director of R&D or VP of PMTDD and follows standard laboratory procedures ...

Caris Life Sciences

Research Associate II

Tempe, AZ · On-site

This position works under the direction of an associate research scientist, research scientist, senior research scientist, director of R&D or VP of PMTDD and follows standard laboratory procedures ...

Plexus Worldwide

Research Scientist

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Critically evaluate emerging science, patents, and competitive technologies to identify innovation ... Plexus Worldwide, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a renowned direct-selling company ...

R&D Partners

Research Associate II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$27/hr

Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast ...

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What is the difference between Science Director Research vs Research Scientist?

AspectScience Director ResearchResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD), leadership experienceMaster's or PhD, specialized research skills
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, overseeing teamsHands-on research, data analysis, experimentation
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, biotech, pharma, corporate R&DUniversities, research labs, industry R&D

The main difference is that a Science Director Research typically holds a leadership position, overseeing research projects and teams, while a Research Scientist focuses on conducting experiments and data analysis. Both roles require advanced degrees, but the director role emphasizes strategic planning and management.

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Infographic showing various Science Director Research job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Vice Chair, Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (MD, MD/PhD, PhD) (COM-P)

University of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

University Of Arizona rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

366th of 625 rated colleges and universities

Job description

  • Strategic Leadership. Establish departmental research priorities and a strategic plan aligned with institutional goals; maintain oversight of the research portfolio; and identify growth opportunities across clinical, translational, outcomes, quality and health services research.
  • Research Team Leadership. Recruit, supervise and provide performance oversight for departmental research personnel-including the research director, research manager and clinical research coordinators-ensuring clear workflows, accountability and professional development.
  • Resource Stewardship. Oversee equitable, mission-aligned allocation of research funds, personnel, protected time and statistical and data support, prioritizing projects of greatest scientific and institutional value.
  • Regulatory Compliance. Ensure all research adheres to IRB, institutional, federal and sponsor requirements, and promote a culture of ethical research conduct.
  • Faculty and Learner Development. Mentor faculty, residents, fellows and students; facilitate research teams and study design; and cultivate a culture in which research is accessible, mentored and valued.
  • Scholarly Productivity. Drive timely, high-quality publication and presentation output, track scholarly products and direct the department's Annual Scholarly Day.
  • Grant Development. Identify funding opportunities (NIH, PCORI, foundations, industry, philanthropy), support faculty in grant development and build a sustainable pipeline of fundable proposals.
  • Institutional Collaboration. Serve as the department's principal liaison to institutional research leadership and facilitate cross-departmental and multicenter collaboration.

PerformanceMetrics

  • Current, well-organized research portfolio with timely IRB compliance.
  • Increased faculty and learner research participation.
  • Sustained publication output in high-impact journals.
  • Growth in extramural grant submissions and awards.
  • Improved workflows, accountability and timely project completion.

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