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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$120K - $145K *

Transform product strategy for high-performance data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional...

Cary, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform business operations by partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance decision-making, and execute scalable processes in a high-growth SaaS environment...

Itasca, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $171K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing customer support operations, leading strategic initiatives, and driving continuous improvement. This role empowers leaders to enhance service quality and fos...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career by serving as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors, leveraging solutions to address complex challenges and foster long-term partnersh...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $142K *

Elevate the product roadmap for tissue acquisition by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance user experience and streamline processes. Drive innovation and data-driven decisions to support operati...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional client engagement by managing relationships and driving growth within a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with teams to maximize retention and uncover new opportunities, ensuring clie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise category strategy for Food & Beverage, balancing cost and quality. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes, supplier relationships, and operational performance wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by advising corporate legal departments on strategy, technology, and process improvements. Drive complex engagements, build trusted relationships, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $210K *

Drive quality excellence in clinical programs by overseeing compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to GCP regulations and lead inspection...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading service growth initiatives for the North American DXR portfolio. Drive lifecycle optimization, enhance customer value, and collaborate cross-functionally to expand installe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Take ownership of defining and operationalizing a customer ROI framework across teams, fostering strategic growth initiatives through measurable value outcomes while enabling effective customer engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in clinical research, leading oncology studies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific excellence and regulatory compliance while m...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of B2B revenue accounting processes, ensuring efficient contract-to-cash operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and reduce manual...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion customer success by managing relationships, driving revenue growth, and ensuring retention. Collaborate across teams to support clients through international expansion and platform migration...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $268K *

Drive state and local government relations across 25 states, managing legislative efforts and stakeholder engagement to advance business goals. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving regional marketing initiatives in hematology and oncology. Engage with key thought leaders, execute strategic plans, and leverage local opportunities to enhance brand presen...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing operational and financial performance across multiple properties. Drive team success, maintain client relationships, and execute strategic business plans to achieve compa...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing property performance, driving team success, and maintaining client relationships. Lead strategic business planning and ensure compliance with financial pr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $98K *

Champion regulatory audit excellence by leading PACE audits, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational readiness and continuous improvement across the orga...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $199K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative learning programs that drive organizational growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance professional development and ensure the strategic execution of initia...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $211K *

Lead the charge in shaping and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure services, ensuring security, reliability, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premises environments while developing a...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our Partner ecosystem by managing relationships and driving growth initiatives. Oversee onboarding, operations, and support for System Integrators while implementing autom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $224K *

Innovate software solutions for oncology applications, enhancing data access and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain applications that stream...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Accelerate client success by leading account management, ensuring high-quality delivery, and fostering strong relationships. Oversee junior team members while translating insights into actionable stra...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and excellence in global clinical development and commercialization. Lead quality initiatives and f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.