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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Manager of Client Management, CORE East Segment - Cigna Global Health Benefits (GHB) - Remote
$110K - $130K *
Transform client relationships by leading a dynamic team to achieve financial growth and enhance client experiences across a diverse portfolio. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to...
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Empower the future of AI-driven solutions by leading flagship products that enhance customer service and drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform operational challenges into impactful...
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Engage in the end-to-end valuation process across diverse asset classes, ensuring compliance with USPAP guidelines. Collaborate with teams to analyze market data, mentor analysts, and enhance client r...
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Technical Account Manager, Public Sector
$160K - $190K *
Unlock strategic value as a Technical Account Manager, bridging customers and partners to ensure successful deployment and optimization of cybersecurity solutions, while driving long-term relationship...
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$113K - $139K *
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Project Manager-Retail Bank Ground Up Construction
$95K - $115K *
Support project management for retail bank construction, overseeing all phases from planning to completion. Engage with clients, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while conducting site visits acro...
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$90K - $100K *
Advance aftermarket sales by developing strategies, nurturing distributor relationships, and driving product conversions. Leverage technical expertise in the pool industry to achieve growth and foster...
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Multi-disciplinary Project Manager
$85K - $130K *
Grow and lead complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver high-quality results while managing budgets, schedules, and relati...
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Join a dynamic team to drive sales in the surgical field, engaging with healthcare professionals to promote innovative products. Leverage your expertise to achieve business goals while maintaining com...
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Elevate operational excellence by managing complex programs and customer relationships. Drive innovative solutions, optimize processes, and enhance service delivery while mentoring teams and influenci...
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Join a team that's managing environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and driving business development efforts in the oil and gas sector...
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Shape project success by leading engineering efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within scope...
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Regional Sales Manager III - South East
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Engage with diverse stakeholders to drive sales growth in FWA, M2M, and IoT solutions. Develop new customer relationships while enhancing existing accounts, leveraging a robust channel ecosystem to ma...
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$121K - $170K *
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Functional Training Manager HDU - Supply Chain
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Drive operational excellence across multiple railroad properties while ensuring safety, compliance, and financial performance. Engage collaboratively with leadership teams to enhance employee developm...
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Pre-Construction Project Manager
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Lead the charge in pre-construction management for utility-scale projects, ensuring accurate scope, budget, and schedule development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and deli...
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What does a Director of Life Sciences do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.