Remote Director of Science Jobs
Remote Director of Science jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed research teams hiring for senior scientific leadership roles in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include Kafene, Datavant, and Rippling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science
Lincoln Memorial University | Remote
Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science. This faculty member will serve as an instructor and course director for courses offered in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s online programs, including:
- Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology
- Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology
Key Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses and provide instructional support.
- Prepare examination questions, lecture objectives, course objectives, and other materials related to curricular requirements.
- Meet classes according to the published schedule.
- Maintain intellectual integrity and academic excellence in teaching.
- Participate in the College’s graduate training and research programs.
- Attend faculty meetings and serve on appointed or elected committees.
- Collaborate with colleagues, other colleges, and external partners to support College and University goals.
- Promote LMU’s mission and contribute to the success of the academic team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in veterinary medical technology education.
Location: Remote
Application Deadline: March 31, 2027
Posting Number: F01867P
How to Apply
Submit your application through LMU’s careers website:
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/46494
About Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.
For questions about employment opportunities, contact Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include confirmation of identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving records, criminal conviction records, and verification of any license, certificate, or degree required for the position.
Pay: $51,600.00 - $62,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science
Lincoln Memorial University | Remote
Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science. This faculty member will serve as an instructor and course director for courses offered in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s online programs, including:
- Associate of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology
- Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology
Key Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses and provide instructional support.
- Prepare examination questions, lecture objectives, course objectives, and other materials related to curricular requirements.
- Meet classes according to the published schedule.
- Maintain intellectual integrity and academic excellence in teaching.
- Participate in the College’s graduate training and research programs.
- Attend faculty meetings and serve on appointed or elected committees.
- Collaborate with colleagues, other colleges, and external partners to support College and University goals.
- Promote LMU’s mission and contribute to the success of the academic team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in veterinary medical technology education.
Location: Remote
Application Deadline: March 31, 2027
Posting Number: F01867P
How to Apply
Submit your application through LMU’s careers website:
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/46494
About Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.
For questions about employment opportunities, contact Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include confirmation of identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving records, criminal conviction records, and verification of any license, certificate, or degree required for the position.
Pay: $51,600.00 - $62,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of science jobs.
- PhD in a life science, chemistry, or related field with significant industry or academic research experience
- Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary research teams across the full project lifecycle
- Experience translating early-stage discovery into IND-enabling or development-stage programs
- Proficiency with experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific publication or patent authorship
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GLP, GMP, or FDA submission requirements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with clinical, commercial, and regulatory affairs teams
Tips for Your Remote Director of Science Job Search
Signal async leadership in every application
Remote employers screening director of science candidates look for evidence you've led scientific teams without daily in-person contact. Call out specific instances of directing research asynchronously, writing clear scientific briefs, and keeping distributed contributors aligned on shared goals.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of science openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your scientific domain and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings.
Show your remote scientific communication toolkit
Remote director of science hiring managers want to see that you can run scientific review cycles, give feedback, and escalate decisions in writing. Mention the specific tools you use, such as Notion, Confluence, or Slack, and how you've used them to move research forward.
Target companies with distributed R&D teams
Remote director of science roles concentrate at organizations where research is structurally distributed, not just offered as a perk. Focus your search on remote-first biotechs, multi-site pharmaceutical firms, and technology companies with dedicated product science functions built for distributed work.
Remote Director of Science Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of science job?
Remote director of science roles go to candidates who can demonstrate scientific leadership without in-person oversight. Remote-first biotech, healthtech, and research organizations screen heavily for self-direction, rigorous written communication, and the ability to align distributed scientific teams asynchronously. A strong publication record, cross-functional leadership experience, and comfort with tools like Slack, Notion, and project-tracking platforms give candidates a clear edge over equally qualified applicants who lack visible remote-work fluency.
Which companies hire remote director of sciences?
Remote director of science roles are posted by Kafene, Datavant, and Rippling and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies that hire most consistently for this role remotely tend to be remote-first biotech firms, distributed pharmaceutical research organizations, and technology companies with dedicated R&D functions.
Can you get a remote director of science job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director of science roles at the entry level are rare and competitive, since employers expect candidates to operate independently from day one. The most practical path in is building a record of leading research projects, publishing findings, or managing scientific contributors in contract or startup environments. Candidates who show documented results, strong scientific writing, and experience coordinating distributed work open the door even without a traditional director title on their resume.
Do you need a degree for remote director of science jobs?
Usually, yes, since most remote director of science postings list an advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline as a baseline requirement. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated research leadership, a body of published or applied work, and the ability to direct scientific teams against formal credentials. Candidates with deep domain expertise, a strong portfolio of outcomes, and verifiable leadership experience can sometimes offset the absence of a graduate degree.
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