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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$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare by managing large-scale digital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success, focusing on adoption and integration of technol...

Richmond Hill, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of safety initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to educate and implement best practices while con...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading mechanical design for hyperscale data centers. Oversee HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems while ensuring project success through collaboration and innovation. Jo...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and overseeing mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while managing client relationships and project teams across multiple di...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with global teams on high-profile...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by managing relationships, enhancing value, and collaborating internally to optimize operations. Leverage your expertise to create impactful solutions and foster long-term partn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive exceptional client experiences by leading large-scale events, managing budgets, and overseeing teams. Collaborate with vendors and innovate strategies to ensure seamless execution and compliance...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$222K - $278K *

Manage strategic enterprise customer relationships, drive complex sales cycles, and inspire transformation through innovative solutions, impacting industries that power our world and enhancing efficie...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $130K *

Lead and execute multiple medium-scale projects by collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, manage budgets, and foster team development while ensuring alignment with organizatio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $167K *

Lead a centralized team to deliver strategic administrative operations across shared services. Drive initiatives while managing and fostering a culture of improvement and engagement, supporting senior...

Ohio, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical infrastructure services, driving strategic growth and operational excellence across heavy industrial sectors. Foster client relationships and mentor teams to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $222K *

Contribute to innovative health and welfare consulting by leading client relationships, mentoring associates, and delivering strategic solutions. Collaborate with a team of experts to enhance client e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Oversee account management and compliance processes, driving financial analysis and project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain reporting standards and enhance operational e...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 days ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead transformative highway projects that enhance transportation networks and community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning through delivery...

Hartford, CTRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategic direction of Creator Command Centers, ensuring mission-driven organizations effectively engage their audiences through innovative narrative strategies and creator-led initiatives...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Champion the sales cycle to drive growth in large enterprise accounts, leveraging local market expertise and CISO relationships. Engage in technical evaluations and secure multi-year agreements while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive product innovation by designing AI-enabled workflows that simplify complex insurance operations, ensuring user trust and operational efficiency through close collaboration with engineering and g...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Empower client success by building strategic partnerships and driving engagement, satisfaction, and program value. Collaborate with enterprise clients to identify growth opportunities while providing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $240K *

Shape the future of supply chain technology by leading engineering teams in optimizing platforms for logistics and order management. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing a diverse team of ex...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging consulting expertise to enhance processes, implement improvements, and prepare for automation. Collaborate with leaders to achieve measurable business outcom...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across QSR operations, driving cultural transformation and operational excellence. Manage CI strategies, develop leaders, and ensure alignment with enterprise g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $168K *

Develop and lead a sales team to maximize revenue in Ontario, ensuring effective communication and strategic planning. Foster relationships with key stakeholders while managing budgets and driving per...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving cross-functional programs that enhance cloud operations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with business...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $202K *

Lead the charge in workforce transformation programs, driving strategy, governance, and execution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance manager readiness and associate experience, ens...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT projects for federal healthcare modernization. Oversee Agile teams, drive delivery, and ensure alignment with program objectives in a dynamic, fully remote envir...

Tampa, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.