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.
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.
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.
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.
Business Development Manager - Calibration, Certification and Metrology
$100K - $120K *
Drive business growth by expanding client relationships and delivering innovative calibration and metrology solutions. Leverage your expertise to meet sales targets and ensure compliance in the biopha...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Manager - Calibration, Certification and Metrology
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career by driving business development in calibration and metrology solutions for the biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors. Leverage your expertise to expand accounts, develop sales...
3 weeks ago
Sr Manager, Strategic Key Accounts
$161K - $183K *
Shape the future of strategic account management by driving growth and fostering relationships with key customers in the global in vitro diagnostics market, ensuring successful execution of commitment...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Patient Recruitment and Retention Execution Manager
$194K - $266K *
Champion patient engagement strategies by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing recruitment and retention across clinical trials. Drive performance, enhance collaboration, and ensure successful...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team in managing project lifecycles by applying proven methodologies. You will lead diverse project teams, enhance client satisfaction, and promote continuous improvement while driving...
1 month ago
Director, R&D Learning Business Partner
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's transforming learning in R&D by acting as a strategic partner. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive innovation, design tailored training, and enhance organizational performance...
4 weeks ago
$124K - $155K *
Elevate project success by leading a PMO team focused on public sector initiatives. Ensure process adherence, foster talent, and optimize project execution through strong collaboration and innovative...
1 month ago
Senior Manager, Global Site Contracts
$150K - $189K *
Transform the clinical contracting landscape by managing site agreements and budgets. Lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
1 week ago
Associate Director, CMC Operations
$155K - $190K *
Manage the planning and execution of CMC operations across multiple development programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory milestones and efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams and CDMO...
4 days ago
Senior Program Manager, Manufacturing Network Expansion & Capital Projects
$124K - $161K *
Join a team that's driving complex program initiatives across cross-functional operations. Lead strategic projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes while managing risks and stakeholder e...
2 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager, AI Strategy & Execution
$166K - $249K *
Shape the future of AI in healthcare by defining and executing a strategic roadmap that integrates intelligent solutions into clinical workflows, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating wit...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Scientist (Medical Monitoring) - Neuroscience
$110K - $130K *
Empower clinical development by collaborating with Medical Directors to ensure scientific integrity and data quality in clinical trials. Engage with experts, analyze data, and manage project deliverab...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Commercial Manufacturing
$180K - $200K *
Champion commercial manufacturing excellence by leading technical operations, ensuring on-time delivery of drug products and APIs, and collaborating with regulatory teams to meet compliance and perfor...
3 weeks ago
$144K - $170K *
Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...
1 week ago
Senior Research Manager, Customer Success
$69K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining research excellence by leading complex custom projects. You'll drive insights for top brands, manage client relationships, and mentor junior researchers while ensuring hi...
2 weeks ago
Neuroscience Account Manager - Winston Salem
$90K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at driving sales in the CNS marketplace by leveraging your expertise in healthcare and collaborating with teams to achieve strategic business objectives while engaging healthcare p...
2 weeks ago
$178K - $319K *
Explore the potential of AI/ML to revolutionize supply chain efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize logistics and inventory management. Drive impactful solutions using cutting-edge mod...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer a high-performing culture by partnering with leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions that enhance employee engagement, retention, and growth in a dynamic, mission-driven environment...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Strategic Accounts
$140K - $190K *
Empower our sales team by driving strategic growth in key accounts. Leverage your expertise in Enterprise SaaS to navigate complex sales in the Life Sciences sector, fostering partnerships and deliver...
1 week ago
$77K - $114K *
Drive scalable import operations by ensuring compliance through analytics, tariff classifications, and cross-functional collaborations. Advance trade initiatives while leading projects to enhance regu...
4 weeks ago
Translational Medicine Scientist
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by joining a global team focused on clinical research compliance. You will negotiate and interpret informed consent for biospecimens, shaping the future of precision medicine and ensu...
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Practice Manager - Managed Services
$92K - $186K *
Lead the charge in enhancing operational excellence by driving process efficiency and supporting change initiatives. Collaborate across teams to optimize resources and consistently execute strategic i...
4 weeks ago
Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology)
$150K - $180K *
Drive impactful scientific communication by overseeing content development across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing a team and collaborating with various...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager, RNA NGS (open to Sr. Manager)
$110K - $130K *
Join us in driving innovation as a Product Manager for RNA NGS, leading cross-functional initiatives to expand our portfolio. Leverage your expertise in molecular biology and strategic thinking to sha...
Today
Associate Director, Enterprise Information Architecture
$143K - $193K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of data-driven transformation in life sciences. Collaborate with leadership to shape and execute enterprise data architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, trust...
1 week ago
What does a Manager, Life Sciences do?
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?
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?
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?
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.