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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$155K - $170K *
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$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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Sales Representative, Concrete Admix (SC)
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales through innovative product demonstrations and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, exceed targets, and contribute to marke...
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Director, Development (Data Center Construction)
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to manage data center construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery. Collaborate across departments to align objectives and drive successful implementatio...
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$265K - $295K *
Drive community engagement and build trusted relationships with local stakeholders to ensure Anthropic's infrastructure projects are positively received and beneficial to the communities in Louisiana...
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$150K - $180K *
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Senior Director, AI Transformation
$185K - $215K *
Champion AI integration across teams, driving transformative initiatives for measurable outcomes. Lead enterprise-wide AI adoption strategy, governance, and programs, influencing stakeholders to harne...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in overseeing system integrators and project management, ensuring quality and performance across all phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive standardization and risk mitigation...
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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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Senior Revenue Operations Manager
$104K - $176K *
Lead the charge in optimizing revenue operations by refining sales processes, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions that support th...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving business development across a diverse portfolio, managing accounts, generating leads, and closing sales. You'll engage with clients to deliver customized solutions while ach...
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Senior Constructability Manager
$150K - $185K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate and enhance data center construction feasibility. Leverage your expertise to assess sites, identify risks, and influence project decisions, ensuring efficient and safe...
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Sr. Mid-Market Account Manager
$104K - $123K *
Elevate your career as a strategic advisor to mid-market clients, driving growth and revenue. Manage your own portfolio, build lasting partnerships, and uncover new business opportunities in this dyna...
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Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...
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Dealer Development Manager (Dallas / Fort Worth)
$80K - $95K *
Champion dealer partnerships by promoting lending programs, ensuring satisfaction, and driving growth through effective relationship management and strategic training initiatives...
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Channel Development Manager - Ohio Valley
$110K - $130K *
Empower channel growth by managing key partnerships, driving sales acceleration, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to exceed performance goals in the Ohio Valley Region...
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Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (New York)
$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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Sr. Construction Manager, WWRGD - Industrial Development
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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.