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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$112K - $152K *

Shape the future of regulatory strategy for critical products. Leverage your expertise to oversee local regulatory submissions and ensure compliance while collaborating with global teams to optimize p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate our logistics operations by managing transportation networks across business units, optimizing costs, and improving service delivery while fostering strategic partnerships and driving performa...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $130K *

Drive product excellence as a Senior Product Owner, shaping technology solutions in integrated care. Collaborate with agile teams and stakeholders to prioritize needs, enhance workflows, and deliver m...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex scientific and business domains into scalable semantic models, guiding the development and governance of ontologies that enhance AI-driven digital experiences and ensure accurate, in...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Champion excellence in data center construction by managing operations, driving innovation, and ensuring safety. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance customer experiences whil...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$116K - $207K *

Lead and manage mid to large Workday deployments, resolving complex issues while enhancing methodologies. Guide teams, ensure project success, and support executive expectations through effective comm...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $195K *

Transform global service growth strategies and drive profitable solutions through innovative commercial offerings, pricing, and customer insights while leading a dynamic team in a fully remote environ...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading market intelligence and analytics initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and translating trends into actionable business strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to i...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of Crop Protection & Chemicals by driving sales and fostering client relationships. Utilize strategic insights and collaboration to achieve targets and expand market presence while ma...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and payroll for a 400+ remote workforce. Drive compliance, market analysis, and operational excellence while fostering employee engagem...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading accurate estimating for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cost plans, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency throu...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$76K - $199K *

Drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector by engaging customers through innovative strategies and effective communication, while leveraging analytical skills and product knowledge...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming drug development through data science. Leverage your expertise to build predictive models and analytics, driving process improvements and technology transfer in a colla...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Join our dynamic team to develop innovative sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and drive value creation within the Americas, contributing significantly to our growth and sustainability g...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading analytics solutions that drive decision-making and improve performance. Collaborate across functions to establish trusted metrics and promote self-se...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by harmonizing and optimizing processes across a global Quality Management System. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, simplify documentation, and enhance oper...

Parsippany, NJRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team driving strategic project initiatives with cross-functional collaboration, managing complex programs to achieve company goals while optimizing efficiency and enhancing organization...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate operational excellence by managing key account performance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring seamless service delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform data into act...

Belleville, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional service and support to customers, managing maintenance operations, and executing technical strategies while fostering talent development and ensuring high-qua...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing biomedical service operations. Lead a skilled team of technicians, ensuring high-quality support and customer satisfaction across the Pacific Northwest while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project management excellence by delivering best practices in IT systems integration and infrastructure analysis, ensuring compliance with security standards while supporting the Department of...

Colorado, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical supply chain strategies, ensuring seamless material availability for global trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $338K *

Help us advance women's health through innovative clinical trial strategies, where you will conduct, support, and report on global studies for cutting-edge compounds, ensuring adherence to regulatory...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $110K *

Accelerate laboratory efficiency and innovation while supervising staff and managing operations, grant deliverables, and sample processing for groundbreaking research initiatives in blood cancers...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.