Research Director Jobs in Waltham, MA
Research Director jobs in Waltham, Massachusetts are in active demand, with employers like Alkermes, Dyne Therapeutics, and Ardelyx among those hiring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
We are currently seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Research Scientist (CRS) to join our Clinical Development Group. This position will report to the Senior Medical Director and play a role in the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials in the CNS space.
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.
We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree Level: PhD
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
INTRODUCTION
We are currently seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Research Scientist (CRS) to join our Clinical Development Group. This position will report to the Senior Medical Director and play a role in the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials in the CNS space.
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.
We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree Level: PhD
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Alkermes6
- Dyne Therapeutics3
- Ardelyx2
- Xometry2
- Cogent Biosciences2
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals17
- Science & Research3
- Technology & Software3
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
Research Director Jobs in Waltham: Frequently Asked Questions
How many research director jobs are there in Waltham?
There are 27+ research director openings in Waltham, Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Waltham employers hire.
Which companies hire research directors in Waltham?
Waltham research director roles are posted by Alkermes, Dyne Therapeutics, and Ardelyx and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote research director jobs in Waltham?
Yes. About 39% of research director openings tied to Waltham are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Waltham.
Which industries hire the most research directors in Waltham?
The sectors hiring the most research directors in Waltham are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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