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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$156K - $195K *

Champion the global eDiscovery Technology practice, leading a diverse team to innovate AI-assisted workflows, ensuring defensibility and quality across jurisdictions while driving growth and operation...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $145K *

Engage with clients to deliver financial insights, manage accounting teams, and drive process improvements. Collaborate on budgeting and technology integration while ensuring compliance in healthcare...

Naperville, ILRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT operations and security across multiple business units. Oversee service management, endpoint security, and compliance, ensuring seamless integration and support for a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $340K *

Lead the charge in shaping a global supply chain strategy that ensures seamless delivery of clinical and commercial products. Build a high-performing team and foster partnerships to meet regulatory st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $193K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D and Regulatory processes. Leverage your Veeva RIM expertise, manage global compliance systems, and implement solutions that meet dynamic business needs whi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative cancer screening solutions, engaging healthcare providers and enhancing patient outcomes. Leverage your sales expertise to promote groundbreaking technologies a...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $205K *

Accelerate progress at driving U.S. sales strategy for a new kidney transplant product. This role requires strategic account management, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on building relatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Empower commercial operations by leading a dynamic Deal Desk team, driving strategy, optimizing processes, and executing complex transactions in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $166K *

Unlock financial insights at a strategic level, driving value realization and governance for transformation investments. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, support decision-making, a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $105K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, overseeing daily operations and team performance. Ensure accurate budgeting and reporting while collaborating cross-functionally to support organiza...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $130K *

Drive excellence in master data management by leading identity resolution, ensuring data integrity, and establishing governance standards for patient and provider domains. Collaborate with stakeholder...

Colorado, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $259K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading European strategies for innovative therapies. Drive successful submissions and interactions with health authorities, ensuring compliance and alignment across...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Transform sales success by leading a team of Account Executives to exceed targets while fostering a high-performance culture. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive exceptional customer experiences a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career as a Site Reliability Engineer, enhancing system performance and reliability in a hybrid environment. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and implement security controls...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $195K *

Partner with us to enhance patient safety in Cardiac Rhythm Management. Leverage your clinical expertise to evaluate safety signals and collaborate across teams, ensuring effective decision-making thr...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$189K - $246K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of metabolic health by leading a national field medical strategy. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage a team of experts, and ensure compliance while achi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your leadership in revenue cycle management by driving innovative operational excellence in healthcare. Manage a dynamic RCM team while collaborating across functions to enhance patient experi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $250K *

Elevate customer service excellence by leading a global team to enhance the customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and implement strategic initiatives that support commercial growth across...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Empower cloud innovation by leading a distributed engineering team to design, deploy, and optimize Azure solutions, ensuring operational excellence and financial accountability in a dynamic enterprise...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $182K *

Accelerate insights by leading the analytical strategies and market intelligence that drive impactful pharmacy negotiations, enhancing reimbursement performance and positioning across benefit managers...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $197K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Commercial Learning & Development, leading operational excellence and governance. Drive efficiency and scalability while collaborating cross-functionally to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $397K *

Play a key role in global pharmacovigilance risk management activities, overseeing safety strategies for marketed and investigational compounds while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring compli...

New York, NYRemote

3 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.