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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$95K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client acquisition and retention in the small and mid-sized pharmaceutical market. Manage relationships, develop strategies, and achieve sales targets while col...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional nursing services by managing a remote team, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Partner with various stakeholders to enhance patient care and servic...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage implementation projects, ensuring clear ownership and accountability across complex customer engagements while maintaining rigorous oversight of critical paths and deliverables for timely launc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion the sales enablement strategy, crafting systems, processes, and training that empower the sales organization to excel and establish repeatable success in a collaborative environment...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare operations by driving efficiency, enhancing client delivery, and refining processes in an innovative, AI-driven company, where your leadership will transform operational...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and overseeing scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality contributions and strategic client interactions to drive growth and innovation...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $250K *

Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $268K *

Lead the charge in advancing nephrology clinical programs through strategic design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices while collaborating wit...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $98K *

Elevate quality operations by leading corrective action plans (CAPs) for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve barriers, and ensure sustained...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Elevate cross-functional collaboration by managing complex initiatives, ensuring readiness, and driving execution visibility. Foster alignment among teams to achieve business outcomes with predictabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion clinical trial operations, ensuring excellence in management, collaboration, and compliance while delivering high-quality outcomes across various programs and stakeholders...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cancer therapies by leading global oncology clinical trials, managing cross-functional study teams, and ensuring high standards of study execution and complia...

Tennessee, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology research by managing global clinical trials. Utilize your expertise to ensure seamless operation, compliance, and timely delivery across diverse oncology studies...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Drive global oncology clinical trials by managing operational execution and ensuring compliance with timelines and regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance cancer research and d...

Oklahoma, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $175K *

Lead the charge in client partnerships while driving strategic growth and team development. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful insights and solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment, en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $402K *

Unlock potential by leading AI technical strategy in R&D, driving innovation and collaboration across IT and business units to enhance scientific capabilities and streamline processes for impactful ou...

Rahway, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue through innovative pricing strategies and a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences while maintaining technical...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing workplace design and construction projects, ensuring operational readiness and accountability across multiple sites while optimizing budgets and vendor performance for succ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $173K *

Drive compliance excellence by managing global monitoring programs and investigations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance infrastructure and ensure adherence to regulations, while lea...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $214K *

Transform the digital landscape for Medical Affairs by owning product vision, prioritizing backlogs, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with experts to deliver insights and enhance engagement throug...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $254K *

Oversee and manage large-scale, multi-national projects, ensuring successful delivery through direct team leadership and cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining high quality and financial pe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading operations for a growing telehealth practice. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance patient care through innovative solutions and efficient workflows, ens...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $202K *

Lead impactful initiatives by analyzing data and building tools that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with product teams to identify gaps, streamline processes, and enhance enterprise readiness, ensu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.