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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$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at biopharmaceutical companies by transforming medical affairs through strategic consulting. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful solutions that enhance organizational capab...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $155K *

Empower innovation by managing Microsoft 365 services and AI solutions, ensuring seamless end-user support and infrastructure. Drive productivity through technology while maintaining security and comp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape project success by leading complex initiatives from conception to completion. Ensure projects are safely executed on time and within budget while fostering client relationships and enhancing ope...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$161K - $175K *

Champion biomarker and biospecimen operations, ensuring compliance and quality throughout clinical trials. Lead vendor management and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and op...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $149K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with senior leadership, providing vital financial insights and governance for R&D innovation strategies while enhancing capital allocation decisions across critical...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $235K *

Drive the development of scalable, AI-ready clinical data products, transforming raw data into interoperable assets. Lead the end-to-end data product lifecycle while collaborating across teams to enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical and omics data into AI-ready assets. Lead the end-to-end data product lifecycle, ensuring quality and interoperability while mentoring junior engineers and col...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Drive the development of scalable clinical data products, transforming raw data into AI-ready assets. Lead the end-to-end data lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating across tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Lead the charge in developing and operationalizing scalable clinical data products, transforming raw data into AI-ready assets. Oversee the entire data product lifecycle, ensuring quality and complian...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $181K *

Transform global sourcing strategies for direct raw materials, driving cost optimization and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply reliability and business continuity in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $148K *

Advance complex CMC development programs by leading project management efforts, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and driving timely delivery of objectives through effective planning and risk manag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $178K *

Champion quality in In-Vitro Diagnostics and Companion Diagnostics. Lead proactive strategies, ensuring compliance in clinical trials while collaborating with partners to enhance precision medicine in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Unlock potential by translating business data into actionable insights, enhancing forecasting, funnel management, and commercial reporting. Drive decision-making and improve visibility for commercial...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $145K *

Drive impactful audit engagements by collaborating with leaders to enhance risk management and governance. Lead complex audits, communicate findings, and foster relationships while leveraging data ana...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic operations for specimen management, driving revenue growth and quality excellence across North America. Champion continuous improvement and talent development while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer GMP manufacturing operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in clinical and commercial cell and gene therapy programs while driving continuous improvement...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in executing multi-channel projects while fostering collaboration among teams. Your strategic oversight ensures timely, budget-conscious delivery and propels program success in fast-pa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $185K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead global clinical supply chain strategies, ensuring timely delivery of investigational products while optimizing processes and technology for clinical tri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $185K *

Champion the development and maintenance of production schedules across external manufacturing networks, ensuring alignment between demand plans and supply capabilities while managing critical materia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $185K *

Transform external manufacturing operations by building and managing production schedules, ensuring material availability, and driving performance metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $203K *

Manage and lead global trade compliance operations, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance efficiency and compliance...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Shape the quality management landscape by driving compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing site performance across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $116K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative forecasting models, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to improve planning and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $183K *

Drive enterprise-scale validation programs in pharmaceutical and life sciences, ensuring compliance and quality across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders on strategies for automated testing, risk...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $220K *

Champion high-quality pharmacovigilance operations, ensuring compliance and oversight of safety reporting, case management, and vendor performance while leading process improvements and inspection rea...

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.