Director, Life Sciences Jobs

Explore Director, Life Sciences opportunities for experienced leaders across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthcare research. These roles help organizations translate scientific expertise into strategy, strong teams, and measurable business or patient impact. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior opportunities for life sciences directors.

What Does a Director of Life Sciences Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and specialty. Directors may set departmental or program strategy, oversee research and development, guide clinical or regulatory initiatives, manage portfolios and budgets, and build partnerships across scientific, commercial, and operational teams. They often communicate complex scientific work to executives, collaborators, customers, or regulators.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek substantial experience in a relevant life sciences field, a record of leading teams or complex programs, and the ability to make decisions using scientific and business evidence. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline; expertise in drug development, clinical research, quality, regulatory affairs, or commercialization; and strong communication, project management, and strategic planning skills.

Where Director-Level Opportunities Are Found

Director, Life Sciences jobs can be found at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, medical device and diagnostics businesses, research organizations, contract research organizations, healthcare companies, and consulting firms. Focus areas may include research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, quality, data science, or business development.

Find Your Next Life Sciences Leadership Role

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search by specialty, location, and seniority to identify Director, Life Sciences roles that align with your experience and career goals. Review each listing for its specific responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details.

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$110K - $130K *

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$145K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $175K *

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$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

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$125K *

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $192K *

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$100K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $118K *

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2 weeks ago

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $135K *

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$173K - $288K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $138K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $169K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Life Sciences do?question toggle

    A Director of Life Sciences leads a scientific, technical, or business function. Depending on the employer, the role may involve setting strategy, managing teams and budgets, overseeing research or clinical programs, and coordinating with regulatory, commercial, and operational groups.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Life Sciences jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by specialty and employer. Many roles call for significant life sciences experience, leadership or program-management achievements, and relevant technical expertise. Some positions prefer or require an advanced degree, such as a Ph.D., M.D., or a master's degree in a related field.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Life Sciences?question toggle

    Employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, medical device and diagnostics firms, clinical research organizations, healthcare businesses, research institutions, and consulting firms.

  • What specialties are available for Director, Life Sciences roles?question toggle

    Director-level openings may focus on research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, quality, manufacturing, medical affairs, data science, or business development. Specific areas depend on the company and its products or services.

  • How can I find Director, Life Sciences jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings and refine your search by role, location, and specialty. Check each job listing for its stated compensation range and requirements; pay varies by employer, experience, and location.