Remote Director Of Research Operations Jobs

Remote Director Of Research Operations jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like higher education, biotech, healthcare research, and policy organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include CVS Health, Alvarez & Marsal, and Whatnot. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Top employerCVS Health
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring100+

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INSPYR Solutions
UX Researcher
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INSPYR Solutions
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UX Researcher
INSPYR Solutions
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$30.00 - $80.00/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Quest Software
Sr. Director, Customer Success Ops (COPB00)
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Quest Software
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Sr. Director, Customer Success Ops (COPB00)
Quest Software
North Carolina
Customer Success
Account Management
Sales
Remote (US)
Certification
1,001-5,000

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Atomus Partners
Director of HR & People Ops Services (Client Facing, Fully Remote)
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Director of HR & People Ops Services (Client Facing, Fully Remote)
Atomus Partners
Rochester, New York
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Compensation & Benefits
$90k - $115k/yr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Part-Time Customer Service Representative & Researcher
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Part-Time Customer Service Representative & Researcher
ITNPortland, Dignified transportation for seniors
Maine
Customer Service & Support
Customer Service
Remote (US)

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Applied Sport Scientist & Researcher
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Applied Sport Scientist & Researcher
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Sparks, Maryland
$60k - $75k/yr
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Remote Director Of Research Operations Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health32
  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal26
  • Whatnot
    Whatnot14
  • Airbnb
    Airbnb10
  • Netflix
    Netflix10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software109
  • Healthcare & Medical Services74
  • Consulting & Professional Services62
  • Investment & Asset Management33
  • Retail28

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of research operations jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or multi-study clinical or scientific research programs
  • Working knowledge of IRB processes, GCP guidelines, and regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Proficiency with research management systems such as OnCore, Veeva, or similar platforms
  • Experience developing and monitoring research budgets, contracts, and grant expenditures
  • Strong record of leading cross-functional teams across scientific, clinical, and administrative functions

Tips for Your Remote Director Of Research Operations Job Search

Prove your async leadership on your resume

Remote employers want evidence you've coordinated research programs without in-person supervision. Highlight specific examples of managing distributed teams, running remote project timelines, and keeping stakeholders aligned through written updates and documentation rather than hallway conversations.

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote director of research operations openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.

Build a visible record of research infrastructure work

Remote hiring managers can't observe your day-to-day work, so your application needs to show it clearly. Document IRB workflow improvements, grant administration systems, or compliance processes you built or overhauled, with concrete outcomes attached to each.

Prepare for asynchronous interview rounds

Many remote-first organizations screen candidates through written exercises, recorded video responses, or async case studies before any live call. Practice articulating your research operations philosophy and past decisions clearly in writing, since that's how you'll communicate on the job too.

Signal fluency with distributed research tools

Name the platforms you've used to manage remote research operations, such as REDCap, Confluence, Asana, or grant management systems. Remote employers want to see you can run operations workflows and keep distributed teams coordinated without relying on in-office systems or face-to-face check-ins.

Remote Director Of Research Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote director of research operations job?

Target remote-first organizations and distributed research teams in biotech, academic health systems, and policy institutions, where this role is most commonly offered fully remote. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and demonstrated ability to coordinate research programs without in-person oversight. Showing a history of managing cross-functional teams and research infrastructure independently gives you a real edge.

Which companies hire remote director of research operationss?

Remote director of research operations roles are posted by CVS Health, Alvarez & Marsal, and Whatnot and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Most are remote-first firms, distributed research organizations, and mission-driven institutions in healthcare, life sciences, and policy sectors that have built teams designed to operate without a central office.

Can you get a remote director of research operations job with no experience?

Yes, but remote director of research operations roles at the director level are rare for candidates without prior research management experience, since remote work demands immediate independence. Your best path is building experience in research coordinator or operations manager roles at remote-friendly organizations first, then demonstrating results through documented process improvements, grant management, or cross-team coordination you led without day-to-day supervision.

Do you need a degree for remote director of research operations jobs?

Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated research operations experience and measurable outcomes alongside formal credentials. A master's degree or higher is common in this role, particularly in research-intensive fields, though employers increasingly accept equivalent experience managing research programs, compliance workflows, or institutional operations at scale when your work record clearly shows the results.

Which industries hire the most remote director of research operationss?

The sectors hiring the most remote director of research operationss are Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries hire for this role remotely because their research teams are already distributed across institutions, clinical sites, or partner organizations and need operations leadership that functions effectively without a shared physical location.

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