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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$108K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming oncology care by driving strategic customer engagement and business growth. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient outcomes through innovative therapie...

Quebec, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $121K *

Optimize the commercialization process by owning end-to-end management, collaborating across functions, and leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and scalability, ultimately driving data integrity...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative IT projects by leading integrations during business separations, ensuring smooth transitions, and managing complex dependencies in fast-paced environments...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $126K *

Transform product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for the Ambetter marketplace, ensuring competitive positioning and regulatory compliance while driving g...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Build strong client partnerships and drive growth by managing a portfolio of mid-sized employers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance engagement, retention, and revenue while delivering data-dri...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $185K *

Transform data into actionable insights by enhancing financial models, optimizing sales performance, and driving operational efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$171K - $231K *

Drive innovative patient recruitment strategies to enhance clinical trial enrollment and retention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven approaches, optimize patient engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing safety, quality, and customer satisfaction across multiple business units to achieve mea...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence in digital platforms, ensuring stability and scalability while driving customer success through effective program management and cross-functional collaboration...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $101K *

Grow your career with us as a Field Application Scientist, driving technical excellence and customer success through training, pre-sales support, and application expertise in forensic DNA workflows ac...

Nevada, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $300K *

Transform customer experiences by leading the multi-location product initiative, driving strategy, and developing innovative solutions that scale across the platform for diverse users, empowering them...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$191K - $320K *

Shape the future of life sciences by driving implementation success and insights. Leverage deep industry expertise to enhance customer journeys and inform global strategies, ensuring product capabilit...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $350K *

Lead the development of a clinical supply consulting practice, combining expertise in forecasting, planning, and optimization to enhance decision-making for sponsors. Drive innovation and commercial g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining HR leadership by driving strategic initiatives that enhance employee experience, engagement, and organizational effectiveness while fostering a People First culture acros...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive impactful clinical trials by providing medical oversight and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to manage safety profiles and support business development, enhancing dr...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $165K *

Bring your expertise to define and deliver enterprise integration products, optimizing data flow and connectivity across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Detroit, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $107K *

Lead talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruiting operations for healthcare professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, improve fill rates, and build sustain...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion a culture of safety and compliance by leading EHS initiatives across operations, ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving continuous improvement to protect team members and enhance organiza...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in advancing our IT PMO by establishing governance frameworks, optimizing project delivery, and integrating innovative technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program ma...

Minnesota, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $199K *

Elevate product strategy and execution for Epic EHR solutions, driving user-centric design and agile methodologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery through innovative info...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $107K *

Oversee and enhance care management for behavioral health, guiding teams of professionals in assessing and addressing members' needs. Drive strategies for effective coordination and resource utilizati...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $170K *

Lead the execution of Workplace Office Space Fit-Out projects, ensuring design integration and adherence to standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to manage construction activities, budgets, an...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Innovate strategies to build relationships with healthcare professionals across diverse medical fields. Drive sales growth by leveraging data insights and managing key accounts while ensuring effectiv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic healthcare programs, enhancing integrated delivery systems through innovative project solutions and stakeholder engagement while mentoring junior analysts and ove...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.