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.
$180K - $216K *
Empower small businesses by leading our omni-channel marketing strategy. Drive customer acquisition and retention through innovative campaigns, optimizing performance across digital and traditional ch...
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Contract Administrator, Revenue Operations Specialist II
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of sports engagement by managing the complete life-cycle of sales contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency, while demonstrating strong de...
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Field Operations Manager, Wrap Installation
$105K - $158K *
Lead and enhance field operations by ensuring top-quality wrap installations at partner sites. Collaborate with teams to drive performance metrics, resolve issues, and support new site launches for co...
3 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Regional Account Manager, driving sales in the SLED sector. Collaborate with partners, manage a territory, and exceed quotas while building lasting relationships. Enjoy ongo...
1 week ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Transform the SLED landscape by driving sales and building relationships with state agencies. Leverage your expertise to execute strategies, meet quotas, and foster partnerships, all while contributin...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$130K - $160K *
Join a team that's driving growth in the SLED sector by executing strategic sales initiatives. This field sales role focuses on building relationships with CA State Agencies, ensuring a robust revenue...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$130K - $160K *
Elevate your career by driving sales in the SLED sector. This role focuses on building relationships with Washington State Agencies, executing strategies, and achieving revenue targets while collabora...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$130K - $160K *
Drive success in the SLED sector by managing key accounts, executing sales strategies, and building strong relationships. Leverage your expertise to meet quotas and enhance revenue while collaborating...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$130K - $160K *
Elevate your career as a Regional Account Manager, driving sales in the SLED sector. Collaborate with partners, manage a territory, and exceed quotas while building strong customer relationships. Enjo...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by driving sales in the SLED sector. Engage with state agencies, build relationships, and exceed quotas while collaborating with partners to create a robust revenue pipeline. You...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by driving sales in the SLED sector, managing accounts, and collaborating with partners to exceed quotas. This role offers growth opportunities through effective relationship-building...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a dynamic field sales role focused on SLED accounts. Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships and effective sales cycles while receiving ongoing support and coaching t...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by driving sales in the SLED sector, collaborating with partners, and managing a diverse territory. This role offers growth opportunities through effective relationship-building...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Advance your sales career by driving revenue growth in the SLED sector. Leverage your expertise in technology solutions to foster relationships with state agencies, and achieve sales targets through s...
3 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Transform the sales landscape by driving revenue growth within State, Local Government and Education sectors, forging key partnerships, and leveraging proactive strategies to exceed quotas in a dynami...
3 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Transform your sales career as a Regional Account Manager, engaging with SLED agencies to drive revenue growth. Utilize your expertise to build lasting relationships, execute sales strategies, and exc...
3 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, SLED
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's transforming the SLED sector through dynamic sales strategies, driving revenue growth in CA State Agencies. Collaborate with partners and leverage your expertise to build lasting re...
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Senior Construction Inspectors (Remote Site Locations)
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Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in construction projects. As a Senior Construction Inspector, you'll oversee compliance on Road & Bridge projects, conducting inspections and collabora...
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Senior Manager, Customer Expansion
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as you lead global training operations. Manage cross-functional teams to enhance onboarding experiences, optimize performance metrics, and build leadership capacity across North...
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$102K - $154K *
Lead the charge in managing complex customer escalations, driving rapid resolutions and systemic improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and customer experiences while ensuri...
3 weeks ago
$61K - $102K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver advanced training on CensiTrac software, enhancing customer engagement and success. Utilize your expertise in sterile processing to provide solutions and support, ensuri...
2 weeks ago
Product Manager - Nationwide, US
$124K - $132K *
Optimize product strategies for a fintech platform, enhancing user experience and compliance in property management accounting. Collaborate with experts to drive efficiency and accuracy in high-volume...
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$115K - $130K *
Engage with stakeholders to drive product strategy and enhance the Affordable Equity platform. Collaborate with teams to translate user needs into actionable solutions, ensuring timely delivery and al...
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$143K - $196K *
Drive compliance and security excellence in FedRAMP programs, collaborating across teams to ensure federal authorization requirements are met. Lead project management efforts, audits, and continuous m...
2 weeks ago
Regional Account Executive - Utah/Reno, NV
$100K - $120K *
Champion new business growth by owning the sales cycle in a defined territory, effectively engaging C-level executives, and leveraging strategic selling techniques to exceed revenue goals and cultivat...
3 weeks ago
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.