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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$110K - $130K *

Lead key clinical trial operations, from start-up to enrollment, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity while collaborating closely with investigators and managing resources effectively to...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$162K - $243K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction. Drive project success through effective communication, budget oversight, and qua...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $118K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading complex initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $281K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading U.S. FDA engagement and strategy for product development, ensuring timely approvals and compliance while driving cross-functional collaboration and organizati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer compliance excellence by leading initiatives that ensure adherence to global regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, manage vendor programs, and drive strategic...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $185K *

Lead client engagements in Real-World Data solutions, ensuring operational excellence and strong outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client objectives into actionable plans, driving...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping healthcare innovation through AI-driven voice solutions. Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software and collaborate with cross-functional stakehold...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate data privacy standards by leading a comprehensive privacy program. Collaborate across teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles, enhance data governance, and ensure compliance while enab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Shape your career by launching and leading a transformative healthcare consulting practice. Drive growth through strategic engagements, build a robust team, and establish innovative solutions in data...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading drug substance development and scale-up efforts. Oversee cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance to ensure a seamless transition fro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine medical communication by leading a team of writers to craft regulatory and scientific documents. Oversee projects, ensuring clarity and quality for diverse audiences while adhering to timeli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a cutting-edge team to drive integration across AI/ML and life sciences, owning product roadmaps, enhancing collaboration, and striving for efficiency in drug discovery through innovation and str...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Manage and oversee the operational execution of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while coordinating with vendors and teams to drive successful trial outcomes...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT programs, ensuring product development and lifecycle management while coordinating multiple vendors and teams to meet customer needs and deliver on strategic obj...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$162K - $243K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading cross-functional teams to optimize project delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while managing resources and budgets effectively across global cli...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by identifying and securing new client relationships. This role requires strategic sales management, fostering partnerships, and engaging with executive stak...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Drive client success by managing relationships with small to medium accounts, leveraging data for insights, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance service del...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize strategic relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, lead contract negotiations, and drive sourcing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance value creation and ensure align...

Conshohocken, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Transform client relationships by driving engagement and optimizing healthcare outcomes through strategic planning, data analysis, and proactive issue resolution. Collaborate with internal teams to en...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $270K *

Drive stability by providing surge support for product launches and critical changes, ensuring effective execution and alignment across operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance readiness and swif...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer our security and compliance program by leading HITRUST certification, managing audits, and enhancing controls. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust security measures while representing the...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower growth by leading business development in the protein diagnostics market. Build strategic partnerships, engage customers, and drive revenue through innovative market strategies and collaborati...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion service excellence across the Americas by leading a dynamic aftersales team. Drive operational performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster collaboration with internal and external...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage full-service clinical research projects in phases II and III, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget while mentoring teams and supporting business development efforts...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Drive new business growth and establish enterprise-level relationships with key decision makers in the healthcare ecosystem, focusing on diagnostics adoption and strategic account management for non-a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.