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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$150K - $190K *

Drive innovation by architecting scalable AI solutions that transform business processes across multiple domains. Collaborate with leaders to establish enterprise standards and governance frameworks f...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

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

$100K - $120K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering public sector organizations. As a Customer Success Manager, you'll partner with clients to enhance their operations using our innovative IoT platform and con...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $131K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $261K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $279K *

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Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $196K *

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

$250K - $350K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading commercial strategy and sales for Hyatt Studios hotels. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, enhance performance, and drive revenue across a diverse portfolio...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

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

$75K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

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Boston, MARemote

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

$80K - $95K *

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Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as you drive revenue growth and partner development in a dynamic sales environment. Take ownership of customer relationships and operational execution while managing external sal...

Fairport, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $135K *

Elevate your career by independently leading high-impact sales enablement initiatives. Utilize your expertise in strategic selling and data-driven insights to improve sales performance and nurture cro...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K *

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St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$155K - $195K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $195K *

Drive growth and profitability in Industrial Hygiene by leading client development, overseeing technical projects, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with executives to shape strategies and deliver high...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $229K *

Play a key role in driving customer success by managing a high-performing team, developing scalable strategies, and ensuring value realization for the Mid-Market Scale segment, all while enhancing cus...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.