Research Director Jobs in South San Francisco, CA

Research Director jobs in South San Francisco, California are open across the metro, with employers like Denali Therapeutics, Calico Life Sciences, and AbbVie hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerDenali Therapeutics
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring14

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AbbVie
Associate Director, Data Strategy & Business Intelligence Integration & Colabs
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AbbVie
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Associate Director, Data Strategy & Business Intelligence Integration & Colabs
AbbVie
South San Francisco, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Data Science & Analytics
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
Data Science
Data Analytics
Project Management
$269k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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AI Data Scientist (Transcriptomics & cfRNA for Alzheimer’s Disease Research)
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Added 4d ago
AI Data Scientist (Transcriptomics & cfRNA for Alzheimer’s Disease Research)
Superfluid DX, Inc.
South San Francisco, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$160k - $200k/yr
On-Site

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Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Associate Director, Marketing Promotions
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Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Associate Director, Marketing Promotions
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
South San Francisco, California
Marketing
Brand & Social Media
Growth Marketing
Brand Marketing
Product Marketing
$166k - $225k/yr
51-200

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insitro.com
Senior Manager / Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management
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insitro.com
Added 2w ago
Senior Manager / Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management
insitro.com
South San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Tax
$164k - $204k/yr
Bachelor's
11-50

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Associate Director, Regulatory Strategy
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Associate Director, Regulatory Strategy
KARDIGAN
South San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Audit
Tax
$170k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's

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Research Director Job Market in South San Francisco

Who's Hiring

  • Denali Therapeutics
    Denali Therapeutics2
  • Calico Life Sciences
    Calico Life Sciences2
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie1
  • K
    KARDIGAN1
  • insitro
    insitro1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3

Research Director Jobs in South San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

How many research director jobs are there in South San Francisco?

There are 16+ research director openings in South San Francisco, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as South San Francisco employers hire.

Which companies hire research directors in South San Francisco?

Companies currently hiring research directors in South San Francisco include Denali Therapeutics, Calico Life Sciences, and AbbVie, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote research director jobs in South San Francisco?

Yes. About 33% of research director openings tied to South San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around South San Francisco.

Which industries hire the most research directors in South San Francisco?

Most research director openings in South San Francisco sit in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

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