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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate project delivery by managing integrated schedules for data center builds, ensuring timely execution across teams and partners. Drive risk management and governance while building scalable proc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Engage with clients, driving success in digital campaign execution. Become an expert in programmatic advertising processes, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in technical project management for energy initiatives. Oversee installations, ensure quality, and drive projects from kickoff to completion while building critical partnerships and im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Field Reimbursement Managers, ensuring operational excellence and strategic support while managing key provider accounts. Drive program performance and compliance, fostering a c...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Oversee the strategy and execution of trade shows and events, driving lead generation and brand awareness. Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to create impa...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive the execution of comprehensive security programs, overseeing multiple teams to enhance vulnerability management, incident response, and cross-functional partnerships, while aligning with strateg...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to drive HR initiatives and enhance employee relations. You'll manage various HR functions, support performance management, and provide guidance while fostering a collaborative environ...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

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

$93K - $124K *

Optimize logistics operations by leading continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing productivity across the network. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful business launches and inst...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

West Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K *

Drive operational excellence by leading store management, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with marketing and vendors to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction while fos...

Washington, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Transform our platform by enhancing performance and reliability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. Collaborate with teams to optimize Ruby on Rails applications, leverage AI for operational effici...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic tax team, driving compliance, planning, and research initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor associates to achieve departmental goals w...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead project management initiatives for high voltage and EHV projects, ensuring quality deliverables and strategic execution. Foster teamwork, enhance client relationships, and drive project success t...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $250K *

Lead project management initiatives for high voltage power delivery projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success from inception to c...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive category strategies for Steel & Non-Ferrous Metals, managing $250M in spend. Lead sourcing initiatives to enhance quality, service, and cost-effectiveness while achieving key performance targets...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $167K *

Elevate operational excellence across a multi-site veterinary region, driving performance and fostering a people-first culture. Collaborate with leaders to enhance medical quality and client experienc...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in underwriting and managing complex enterprise accounts, driving profitable business through strategic broker partnerships while mentoring junior underwriters and shaping portfolio st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence by independently managing complex DDC implementations, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in mission-critical data cente...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $127K *

Unlock potential by driving sales in electrification solutions through effective customer relationships and strategic sales techniques, enhancing market presence and profitability in the Columbus area...

Westerville, OHRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $134K *

Help us drive regional growth by managing accounts, developing strategies, and building key relationships. You'll leverage marketing resources and systems to enhance sales and support dealers all whil...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $203K *

Lead global CRM initiatives across multiple countries, ensuring alignment of sales processes, data governance, and commercial strategies. Collaborate with zone and country leaders to drive adoption an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $215K *

Drive strategic growth by leading a high-performing team to enhance customer success and revenue in key accounts, aligning regional strategies with corporate goals while fostering strong relationships...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in promoting innovative products and driving business growth through strategic relationships and effective sales strategies, while ensuring compliance and supporting educational initia...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading accounting, reporting, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure integrity in financial data and support strategic growth initiatives while fos...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$154K - $232K *

Drive successful global deployments by leveraging your expertise in Workday methodology. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely project delivery while enhancing customer experien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.