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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$300K - $360K *

Transform the future of product engineering by leading AI agent integration, ensuring quality and efficiency across teams. Drive enterprise-wide change through innovative platform development and stra...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading regional learning operations across the Americas and EMEA. Drive operational excellence, optimize processes, and enhance learning experiences while collaborating with di...

Farmington, CTRemote

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage a dynamic team to drive sales growth by coordinating in-field activities, implementing strategic plans, and fostering collaboration to achieve targets while developing team capabilities and mar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

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South Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

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1 week ago

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

$265K - $295K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $215K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive transformative healthcare solutions by managing key accounts, fostering relationships, and ensuring measurable outcomes. Your expertise will enhance provider partnerships and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $176K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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$131K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $295K *

Shape community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects benefit the communities we serve while navigating complex...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $205K *

Elevate your career as a Product Manager, guiding AI/ML software development. This role involves creating strategic roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving impactful business...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $158K *

Drive the execution of industrial construction projects, ensuring quality and coordination while fostering a positive team environment. Lead cross-functional collaboration and maintain timelines, enha...

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Reposted 3 days 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.