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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$95K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving sales and partnerships in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with surgical teams to enhance patient outcomes through innovative biomaterials while achieving rev...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic sourcing for high-voltage equipment, leading cross-functional teams to enhance procurement efficiency and supplier relationships, driving operational success and profitability acros...

Coppell, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$164K - $262K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise growth and client retention by integrating relationship management and sales strategies across a defined region. Cultivate high-performing teams to achieve except...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $190K *

Engage with mid-sized customers to drive IoT solutions, managing complex sales cycles and building relationships with key stakeholders. Your efforts will directly impact industries that keep our world...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Elevate your career by driving IoT solutions for mid-sized customers. Engage with executives, manage trials, and negotiate pricing to deliver impactful sensor data solutions. Join a high-performance s...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $278K *

Lead strategic customer engagements to transform enterprise operations, streamline workflows, and generate insights. You'll drive high-value sales, navigate complex negotiations, and cultivate lasting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $141K *

Shape the future of sector marketing strategy by leading initiatives that align with corporate priorities and drive enterprise growth, while advising senior leadership on market opportunities and stra...

Dayton, OHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $190K *

Lead the charge in transforming mid-sized businesses with IoT solutions. Drive sales through engaging with executives, managing trials, and negotiating complex deals, all while making a real-world imp...

Houston, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the success of pharmaceutical programs by managing client relationships, overseeing daily operations, and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure program execution...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at our inverter field services by leading technical direction, managing operations, and ensuring safety and quality for utility-scale solar projects across North America, with a fo...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Grow our wholesale business across Alberta and British Columbia by building strong relationships with industry partners, identifying new opportunities, and driving sales growth in key markets...

Calgary, ABRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Elevate the engineering department by driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring production quality. Lead hands-on development while fostering innovation in AI-driven systems to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$325K *

Lead the full sales cycle with enterprise customers, driving revenue growth and building strong pipelines. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance software security solutions and achieve sales targ...

California, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive patient access to Provenge by removing reimbursement barriers and collaborating with healthcare stakeholders. Develop strategies to enhance business growth while navigating complex payer policie...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the full sales cycle by engaging with enterprise clients, driving revenue growth, and enhancing customer relationships in the construction industry. Leverage your expertise to meet and exceed...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $139K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the commercial construction sector by leveraging your sales expertise and collaborating with innovative professionals to exceed sales quotas and enhance customer r...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading site start-up activities for clinical trials. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely activation, maintain strong site relationships, and address regional chal...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine project delivery by overseeing capital initiatives, ensuring alignment with standards while managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communication for successful outcomes in healthcare c...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $150K *

Manage and optimize commercial contracting processes, ensuring timely and accurate agreements while enhancing efficiency through automation and collaboration across teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $117K *

Join a team that's driving sales success in the North-East market by cultivating strong partnerships with distributors and end-users, leveraging value selling techniques to exceed goals and enhance cu...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by developing strong sales partnerships across Canada, focusing on the automotive channel. Drive new business through effective relationship management and value selling techniques t...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for higher education products by designing, building, and operating AWS and Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, automate processes, and me...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $160K *

Shape the future of firefighter PPE by developing strategic relationships with fire departments and industry stakeholders across North America. Drive growth and awareness of Nomex® and Kevlar® solutio...

Alpharetta, GARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Strategize and lead profitable growth across diverse retail channels by developing and executing brand, category, and account strategies that enhance customer relationships and drive successful produc...

Wisconsin, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.