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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$100K - $110K *

Champion customer success by managing installations, training, and compliance. Collaborate with Territory Managers to drive sales growth and identify new opportunities while ensuring exceptional suppo...

Neenah, WIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive growth in industrial accounts, leveraging your sales expertise to expand relationships and deliver innovative water treatment solutions that meet the needs of our customers an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...

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2 weeks ago

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

$98K - $135K *

Transform safety oversight across the U.S. by ensuring compliance with SH&E standards, conducting inspections, and delivering training. Collaborate with branch teams to enhance safety protocols and dr...

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

$97K - $131K *

Empower your career by leading new site developments in retail banking. Drive project execution, manage budgets, and mitigate risks while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across multiple locat...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

4 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Manage financial close processes and reporting for external audits, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Collaborate across teams to provide insights and support for Joint Venture accounting and...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $184K *

Elevate Asset Protection strategies across your region by leading a team to reduce inventory shrink and enhance safety practices. Collaborate with partners to drive results and develop talent while ma...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$161K - $190K *

Drive strategic planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs, focusing on data center delivery. Lead teams, establish best practices, and influence stakeholders to ensure successful projec...

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3 days ago

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

$136K - $160K *

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3 days ago

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

$84K - $135K *

Shape the future of industrial sales by managing and growing a diverse territory. Engage with customers, demonstrate product value, and provide exceptional service while collaborating with a dynamic t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $320K *

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

$265K - $295K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $219K *

Lead clinical laboratory operations for precision medicine projects, ensuring timely deliverables and risk management across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support clini...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $185K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion preconstruction initiatives for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring accurate estimates, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals through effective communication and relatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage project lifecycles from order to delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive communication and resolve escalations while championing continu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $194K *

Lead and manage multiple solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff while maintaining client communicati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex enterprise software projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance implementation methodologies and drive project su...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the commissioning and operations of cutting-edge AI data centers by ensuring seamless integration of infrastructure and hardware, while leading hands-on operations for optimal performance and re...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

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4 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.