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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$236K - $439K *

Transform customer experiences by uniting diverse functions and stakeholders across the organization to enhance patient journeys and drive strategic initiatives. Leverage influence and collaboration t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capital projects in regulated environments. Drive operational excellence and mentor talent while ensuring compliance with saf...

Indiana, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $157K *

Lead innovative safety strategies in pharmacovigilance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety throughout the product lifecycle, from development to post-marketing, while m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $145K *

Transform market opportunities by driving growth strategies and customer engagement in the Clinical and Diagnostic sector. Leverage insights to enhance product positioning and enable sales teams for s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $170K *

Drive global site activation strategies, ensuring efficient project execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effectiveness and support clinical trial su...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $163K *

Champion client success by leading project teams to deliver high-quality card processing solutions. Drive enhancements, manage complex implementations, and ensure client satisfaction through effective...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Engage in managing regulatory submissions and policy research while ensuring quality outputs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support compliance, serving as the primar...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical trials in oncology, ensuring compliance and quality data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success from start-up to closeout, wh...

Titusville, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing and supplier management for paper and packaging. This role focuses on category strategy, supplier performance, and cost savings, ensuring supply continuit...

Exton, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$109K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading a team of Implementation Consultants to enhance enterprise customer engagement, drive successful deployments, and foster a high-performance culture while collaborating c...

Denver, CORemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $237K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing operations across 15 clinics, ensuring clinical excellence and business objectives. This leadership role involves team oversight, quality improvement, and stra...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Tackle comprehensive project management for onboarding HME providers, driving digital transformation across healthcare. Collaborate strategically, enhance platform adoption, and leverage data insights...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Unlock potential by joining our innovative team to advance AI in therapeutic antibody development. Collaborate with experts to set benchmarks, evaluate AI reasoning, and enhance biologics workflows, d...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing a clinical team to oversee patient care needs and ensure quality service delivery. Collaborate with care providers, support clients, and drive performance in a remote s...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $178K *

Shape the future of quality management by overseeing GxP suppliers in R&D. Drive risk-based assessments and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and operational excellence in cli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of product management across digital platforms, shaping vision, standards, and governance. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer-centric digital product delivery and ensu...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Champion healthcare transformation by leading client partnerships and driving growth across a portfolio of health system accounts. Spearhead strategic initiatives, enhance renewals, and unlock expansi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives that connect biopharmaceutical executives with tailored commercial solutions. Drive growth through relationship-building and inno...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational efficiency by managing account priorities and delivering proactive business solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality service and maintain strong relationships with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $142K *

Champion enterprise growth by identifying and advancing strategic opportunities across healthcare networks. Build relationships with key stakeholders to develop impactful business cases and partnershi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of global sales strategy by leading commercial efforts, driving revenue growth, and enhancing customer engagement across diverse market segments in a dynamic, collaborative environmen...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Partner with us to drive financial excellence in manufacturing operations, enhancing visibility and profitability. Lead transformation initiatives, optimize cost structures, and collaborate with cross...

Coralville, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $178K *

Transform customer relationships as you drive strategic growth in hyperscale and silicon design sectors. Own account strategy, lead complex negotiations, and collaborate with global teams to deliver i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.