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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$92K - $110K *

Contribute to the growth of strategic retail relationships across multiple states. Spearhead business development initiatives to expand market presence and enhance customer satisfaction through effect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $105K *

Optimize civil construction projects by managing pre-sale and post-sale activities, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient execution, compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that drives sales growth in the turf industry, managing key customer relationships and expanding market share. Utilize technical expertise to deliver solutions that enhance turf performanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $112K *

Support and enhance advanced automation systems, driving operational excellence and safety while collaborating with diverse teams to troubleshoot and optimize performance across state-of-the-art techn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $145K *

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

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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

$100K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical system upgrades in data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success, manage risks, and optimize processes while ensuring alignment wit...

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2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $177K *

Drive a culture of safety by managing and enhancing safety programs across multiple plants. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance, conduct audits, and mentor safety professionals, aiming fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $175K *

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

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $245K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $245K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise software implementation projects, managing scope, budget, and relationships, while driving innovation using AI technologies to enhance efficiency and client sa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion the strategic site selection for large-scale data centers, overseeing real estate negotiations, feasibility studies, and cross-team partnerships to drive impactful decisions and solutions in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $155K *

Manage complex projects by leading teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring timely delivery of services. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and enhance client satisfaction while ov...

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

$144K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and outcomes across diverse portfolios, driving team success and aligning customer needs with business objectives. Foster collaboration across functions to deliver impactful prod...

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3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate our logistics operations by managing transportation networks across business units, optimizing costs, and improving service delivery while fostering strategic partnerships and driving performa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.