Manager, Life Sciences Jobs

Explore Manager, Life Sciences opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. These managers help life sciences organizations turn scientific, clinical, and business priorities into effective programs, products, and operations.

What Does a Life Sciences Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty. Managers may lead teams and projects, oversee budgets and timelines, improve processes, coordinate cross-functional work, and monitor performance and compliance. Depending on the role, they may work in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, research, clinical operations, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, or commercial functions.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek relevant life sciences experience, people or project management skills, clear communication, and the ability to work across scientific and business teams. Some positions call for a degree in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, public health, or a related field; specialized roles may require advanced education, industry expertise, or familiarity with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Find Your Next Life Sciences Management Role

Use Ladders to explore Manager, Life Sciences jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialty, responsibilities, location, and experience level to find opportunities aligned with your professional goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a robust Salesforce ecosystem, driving business impact through innovative solutions and team development in a dynamic, global environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion global software implementation initiatives, leading eLIMS-BPT and eELN programs across diverse sectors. Drive strategic project management, organizational change, and team leadership to ensur...

Lancaster, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $115K *

Innovate the recruitment landscape by sourcing top-tier executive talent, enhancing candidate experiences, and driving diversity initiatives. Collaborate with hiring managers to shape effective select...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $148K *

Transform clinical trial operations by leading site performance and delivery. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while enhancing global trial objectives through local ins...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $168K *

Drive impactful medical congress operations by leading planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Own vendor relationships and budgets while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quali...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $122K *

Unlock your potential as you lead financial planning, analytics, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate closely with executives to drive performance improvements and optimize resource allocation, fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Advance financial operations by managing project finance teams, enhancing reporting processes, and supporting month-end close activities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate revenue recog...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by managing financial operations for project teams, enhancing reporting accuracy, and leading financial analysis to support clinical trials and strategic decision-making...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial management in R&D. Drive project budgets, forecasts, and insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial efficiency and...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Support clinical studies by assisting teams with tasks like medical monitoring and protocol management. Collaborate across functions and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful trial outcomes wh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Accelerate your career in Regulatory Affairs by driving FDA strategies for innovative cardiovascular medical devices. Collaborate with global teams to influence product approvals and enhance regulator...

Danvers, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Empower cross-functional teams to drive the Future of Medicine initiatives, ensuring scalable processes and compliance while enhancing patient safety and experience through strategic planning and exec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $178K *

Optimize biosample operations in clinical trials, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sample management and drive innovation in biosampling strat...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $125K *

Manage implementation processes, leading multiple customer launches, and drive improvements in project efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, h...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Shape strategic success for key accounts by leading market access initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving growth through innovative solutions and insights in the managed ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $165K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a skilled team of Implementation Consultants, ensuring successful deployment and adoption of connected operations solutions for enterprise clients while p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $177K *

Unlock the potential of infectious disease diagnostics by driving sales in a defined territory. Collaborate with clinical leaders to introduce transformative technology, build relationships, and enhan...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage the operational backbone of multiple HCI portfolios by coordinating and executing initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables fo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform the sales landscape by driving revenue growth and market share for Acclarent ENT products. Leverage clinical expertise and strong relationships to support physicians and enhance product util...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Reimagine client success by managing relationships and ensuring seamless communication across teams. Drive operational excellence and enhance client satisfaction through proactive updates, coordinatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead complex safety projects, collaborate globally, and implement pharmacovigilance practices, ensuring product safety and efficacy while working independently and managing day-to-day CEC/D...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by leading operations, procurement, and vendor management. Collaborate with leadership to optimize budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while enhancing operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $191K *

Lead the charge in developing high-impact scientific communications and engagement strategies, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and compelling communication of clinical evidence to enha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction by managing services teams, optimizing project delivery, and enhancing client engagement strategies for government clients, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Manager, Life Sciences do?question toggle

    A Manager, Life Sciences leads people, projects, or operations within a life sciences organization. The work may involve planning, budgets, process improvement, cross-functional coordination, and meeting relevant quality or regulatory requirements.

  • What industries hire life sciences managers?question toggle

    Employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, medical device and diagnostics firms, research organizations, and organizations supporting clinical development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, or commercial operations.

  • What qualifications are common for Manager, Life Sciences jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the position. Employers commonly value relevant industry experience, leadership and project management skills, and strong communication. Some roles require a related bachelor's or advanced degree and specialized technical or regulatory knowledge.

  • What salary can I expect for a Manager, Life Sciences role on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, specialty, and experience; review each listing for its specific salary information.