Research Director Jobs in Oregon
Research Director jobs in Oregon are open across Portland, Eugene, and Hillsboro and other Oregon metros, with employers like Oregon Health & Science University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Lam Research hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How will you make an impact?
The Director of Semiconductor R&D Sample Prep and Analysis is a key leadership position of a global function accountable for defining, aligning and executing product roadmaps that achieve growth strategies of the Semiconductor Business Unit. The SP&A product line includes but not limited to various products derived from Scanning Electron Microscopes, Focused Ion Beam Microscopes, and DualBeam microscopes. This position is ideal for a senior manager or director who has managed an engineering organization to successfully develop and launch complex high technology products.
With a high degree of strategic and operational influence, The Director is responsible for working together with Semiconductor Business Unit Product Marketing, Central R&D, Advanced Technology, and other functions to translate STRAP into a winning product roadmap. The Director coordinates product development strategies and initiatives with other Directors of the Semiconductor R&D Product Lines. The Director develops and delivers products to the market by working seamlessly over the geographically complex functional groups in the Material and Structural Diagnostic division of Thermo Fisher, using the PMP as the core process.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Develop team and organization through talent acquisition and development
- Achieve quarterly and annual operation plan metrics
- Competency management to support current and future development requirements
How will you get here?
Education
Engineering or Science degree. PhD/MBA or other advanced degree is preferred
Experience
- 15 year's work experience in complex technology product development
- 10 years management experience in complex technology product development
- Proven ability to interact effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve significant business objectives
- Proven personnel leadership and employee development
- Sophistication in data driven decision making
- Excellent written and spoken communication with team members (i.e., subordinates), peers and senior management
- Must have ability to obtain a valid passport and travel internationally if needed
- Proficient in English (Czech or Dutch language is an advantage)
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How will you make an impact?
The Director of Semiconductor R&D Sample Prep and Analysis is a key leadership position of a global function accountable for defining, aligning and executing product roadmaps that achieve growth strategies of the Semiconductor Business Unit. The SP&A product line includes but not limited to various products derived from Scanning Electron Microscopes, Focused Ion Beam Microscopes, and DualBeam microscopes. This position is ideal for a senior manager or director who has managed an engineering organization to successfully develop and launch complex high technology products.
With a high degree of strategic and operational influence, The Director is responsible for working together with Semiconductor Business Unit Product Marketing, Central R&D, Advanced Technology, and other functions to translate STRAP into a winning product roadmap. The Director coordinates product development strategies and initiatives with other Directors of the Semiconductor R&D Product Lines. The Director develops and delivers products to the market by working seamlessly over the geographically complex functional groups in the Material and Structural Diagnostic division of Thermo Fisher, using the PMP as the core process.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Develop team and organization through talent acquisition and development
- Achieve quarterly and annual operation plan metrics
- Competency management to support current and future development requirements
How will you get here?
Education
Engineering or Science degree. PhD/MBA or other advanced degree is preferred
Experience
- 15 year's work experience in complex technology product development
- 10 years management experience in complex technology product development
- Proven ability to interact effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve significant business objectives
- Proven personnel leadership and employee development
- Sophistication in data driven decision making
- Excellent written and spoken communication with team members (i.e., subordinates), peers and senior management
- Must have ability to obtain a valid passport and travel internationally if needed
- Proficient in English (Czech or Dutch language is an advantage)
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Research Director Job Market in Oregon
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Who's Hiring
- Oregon Health & Science University4
- Thermo Fisher Scientific2
- Lam Research1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Science & Research2
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research director jobs across Oregon.
- Advanced degree in a relevant field such as a PhD or master's degree
- 7 or more years of progressive research experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to design, lead, and publish or present original research
- Proficiency with statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or similar tools
- Experience securing and managing grants or external research funding
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting
Research Director Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How many research director jobs are there in Oregon?
There are 7+ research director openings in Oregon on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Portland, Eugene, and Hillsboro. New positions post regularly as employers across Oregon hire.
How much do research directors make in Oregon?
Research directors in Oregon earn a median of about $143,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,760 for the lowest 10% to over $225,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Oregon cities have the most research director jobs?
Portland, Eugene, and Hillsboro have the most research director openings in Oregon right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire research directors in Oregon?
Employers hiring research directors in Oregon include Oregon Health & Science University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Lam Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote research director jobs in Oregon?
Yes. About 0% of research director openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Oregon metros.
How do I apply for research director jobs in Oregon?
You can apply to research director jobs in Oregon directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Oregon location, then apply to each one that fits.
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