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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$180K - $220K *

Empower our cloud infrastructure by reimagining deployment processes, enhancing security, and driving AI-first development. Collaborate across teams to build robust systems that support our venues and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative HVAC systems for data centers, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while enjoying remote flexibility and opportu...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative HVAC designs for data centers. Collaborate globally on high-impact projects, ensuring energy efficiency and system reliability while advancing your career in a d...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $185K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $228K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $275K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Arlington, VARemote

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

$174K - $261K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

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Charlotte, NCRemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic growth by building client relationships and identifying new business opportunities in telecom and utility sectors. Collaborate with teams to secure contracts and enhance market presenc...

Voorhees, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion business growth by developing client relationships and identifying opportunities in telecom and utility sectors. Drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with teams to secure new markets a...

Voorhees, NJRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality fueling systems projects. As a Site Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards whil...

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Yesterday

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead strategic business growth in the USA, focusing on market entry, key relationships, and executive negotiations. Build and manage a high-performance team while driving revenue and enhancing overall...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.