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 clinical data management practices by overseeing data activities from study initiation to close-out, ensuring quality timelines and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $210K *

Optimize analytical methods and lifecycle management in Cell Therapy, providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure compliance and product quality across global initiatives and regu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $191K *

Transform analytical strategies and lead complex programs in Cell Therapy, ensuring compliance and innovation in method validation, transfer, and performance optimization while collaborating with cros...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $204K *

Drive analytical excellence in Cell Therapy by leading method lifecycle management, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation across cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and regulator...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $225K *

Pioneer digital adoption and workforce enablement by leading learning strategies for corporate systems, ensuring effective training, performance support, and stakeholder engagement across global platf...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance laboratory operations in cellular therapy. Drive compliance, oversee daily activities, and mentor staff while ensuring the highest standards in processing and q...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Accelerate your career by supporting clinical studies and collaborating with experts to enhance drug development. Contribute to innovative research while ensuring compliance and data integrity in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the facilities management and engineering functions, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across operations to support business continuity and strategic growth initi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Manage external manufacturing partners and clinical supply activities, ensuring alignment with program needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and maintain compliance in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive regional sales excellence by leading a team of professionals to achieve strategic goals and enhance customer relationships in a competitive environment, focusing on growth and operational effici...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leveraging advanced analytics skills across commercial and operational areas. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable solutions that enhance operationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive commercial growth in Life Science Logistics by managing sales cycles, expanding accounts, and collaborating globally. Shape strategies and deliver impactful solutions across North America while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $119K *

Optimize sales strategies and drive growth in life science solutions across Ohio, engaging with academic customers and collaborating with teams to enhance product adoption and exceed targets. Regular...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $144K *

Lead and enhance laboratory operations by developing systems for quality assessment, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development to meet customer needs effectively...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Engage in clinical quality assurance activities, supporting trial management and compliance. Collaborate with teams to uphold quality standards, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulations, en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance clinical trial quality assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with GCP and SOPs. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage audits, and support quality initiatives to drive e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing QA team to ensure compliance and operational excellence in a fast-paced GMP environment. Drive quality strategy, mentor professionals, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $176K *

Manage complex clinical studies from protocol development to closeout. Drive quality through effective team oversight and compliance with GCP and regulations. Collaborate across functions to ensure ti...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Champion the design and lifecycle management of packaging systems for clinical and commercial cell therapy products, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards while maintaining product int...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Empower scientific innovation by leading the design and validation of agent-enabled workflows in cheminformatics. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance drug discovery processes and driv...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $157K *

Lead a dynamic team to deliver exceptional water treatment solutions, ensuring service excellence and customer satisfaction while driving sales growth across multiple sites in the Indiana, Michigan, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $300K *

Shape the future of neurodegenerative disease diagnostics by leading scientific strategy, driving research programs, and building expert networks to establish industry leadership in innovative solutio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our clinical trials by leading project teams, ensuring compliance, and managing budgets. Drive the execution of complex studies while mentoring team members and collaborating wi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance supply chain processes by guiding a high-performing team in capacity planning, scheduling, and inventory management. Partner to align production with business objectives and develop e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Champion operational leadership in drug development, managing cross-functional teams to create strategic plans, budgets, and timelines from preclinical stages to commercialization, ensuring effective...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.