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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$185K - $235K *

Reimagine the Internal Developer Portal's growth, driving transformation towards product-led strategies. Shape market perceptions around developer experience and deliver insightful, technical presenta...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $167K *

Optimize the Salesforce.com platform by driving development, enhancing processes, and collaborating across functions to ensure effective CRM implementation and user adoption. Leverage your expertise t...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $195K *

Elevate healthcare marketing by transforming complex science into impactful strategies. Lead multidisciplinary teams to inspire creativity, drive behavior change, and build trusted client relationship...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career with a key role supporting the global launch and technical operations of radiopharmaceuticals, driving compliance, quality initiatives, and collaboration with CDMOs while leading...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $162K *

Develop and lead actuarial processes for Medicare Value-Based Care, managing monthly results, payer settlements, and special projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $158K *

Champion operational excellence by leading facilities management across a multi-state portfolio. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize vendor performance, and implement scalable processes to support o...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $157K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by applying biomedical engineering principles to enhance product development and compliance, ensuring effective oversight of medical devices and supplier quality th...

Waltham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform risk management strategies by leading initiatives that enhance safety and mitigate loss across facilities. Collaborate with senior leadership to address complex risk exposures and drive cont...

Richmond, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading field operations to drive sales performance, enhance team dynamics, and implement strategic plans. Collaborate effectively to achieve targets while fostering a culture of e...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading regulatory intelligence efforts, analyzing global developments, and providing strategic insights to ensure compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processe...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead regulatory intelligence efforts to ensure compliance and strategic insight within the pharmaceutical landscape. Collaborate across teams to monitor global regulatory changes and support the devel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $127K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful marketing strategies for electronic prior authorization solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance provider engagement and improve patient access, while le...

Columbus, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$222K - $356K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Safety Physician, leading safety oversight for late-stage CNS clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive risk management and regulatory su...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships by driving sales growth and strategic initiatives for the Pet Food sector. Lead efforts to exceed performance goals while collaborating with cross-functional teams and m...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $230K *

Transform patient care by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and ensure timely access to thera...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $124K *

Partner with us to enhance legal operations and implement eDiscovery processes. You'll lead customer data privacy initiatives, improving cross-functional collaboration and response strategies for comp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by developing and maintaining standards, ensuring consistency across markets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation for opti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Innovate exceptional customer experiences by managing complex global deployments, leveraging expertise in HCM, Payroll, and Financial solutions while enhancing methodologies through effective stakehol...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth as you build relationships with C-level executives, lead complex sales cycles, and exceed quotas in selling enterprise-level SaaS solutions to $20bn+ clients while managing a de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $93K *

Lead client engagements by building strong relationships, managing projects, and driving business growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring staff and id...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $227K *

Engage in strategic growth initiatives by analyzing market opportunities and driving the execution of Sysco’s Own Brand portfolio strategies. Collaborate across teams to shape and implement impactful...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory affairs by leading strategic initiatives in advertising, promotion, and labelling for global products. Drive compliance and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional te...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Advance client success by overseeing Medical Information services, ensuring compliance with KPIs and quality standards. Lead a team in delivering accurate medical responses and managing inquiries from...

Overland Park, KSRemote

1 week 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.