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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$133K - $237K *

Contribute to patient safety by overseeing medical product surveillance, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on risk management and support clinical studies to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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  •   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

$104K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading complex Endoscopy digital implementation projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, risk management, and custom...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Empower quality assurance excellence by leading GMP oversight for contract manufacturing and validation projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration across technical operations to support drug deve...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by managing key accounts in cattle genomics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, support genomic solutions, and ensure high-quality customer exp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform real estate transactions by managing complex portfolios, leading negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion regulatory strategy initiatives to advance patient treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory pathways, support agency engagement, and ensure compliance, all wh...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $178K *

Drive post-award site identification efforts by developing strategies, managing feasibility questionnaires, training resources, and coordinating outreach to ensure optimal site activation and client c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining regulatory excellence by leading global strategies for product development and post-marketing. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure timely execution of regulat...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex project management initiatives across multiple channels in the pharmaceutical advertising sector. Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget while mentoring ju...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the creation of impactful scientific content, enhancing medical education and patient outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor writers, and drive excellence in heal...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving technical sales of innovative health solutions across payer and employer segments. Foster deep relationships and collaborate with teams to establish partnerships that genera...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $145K *

Shape the future of data solutions by leading complex pharmacy claims and physician-level data integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that me...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of drug discovery services and products, fostering client relationships, and developing strategic business plans to achieve regional targets while ensuring high custo...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role managing large-scale imaging equipment installations. You will lead projects, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive cross-functional collaboration while mee...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$280K - $300K *

Shape the future of clinical supply management by leading strategy and execution for transformative therapies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of investigational products, whi...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading complex deal governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance deal integrity and leverage AI-driven tools for efficient pricing models, ens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $175K *

Optimize data analytics support for lab production operations by leading a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and enhance operational effectiveness while mak...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $175K *

Join a strategic team as you oversee complex web projects, drive digital initiatives, and promote best practices, all while collaborating across functions. Make a real-world impact while shaping the f...

Seattle, WARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.