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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing client delivery and relationship growth. Drive data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration to optimize post-sale operations, ensuring exceptional...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading complex customer programs from contract to closure, ensuring compliance and financial performance while collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality results...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and excellence from startup to closeout. Mentor a team of professionals while managing IRB submissions, documentation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $148K *

Lead the charge in optimizing program performance through advanced financial analysis, cost management, and strategic decision support, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder exp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $148K *

Shape program success by leading financial analysis and reporting, optimizing cost and schedule management across multiple programs, and driving strategic decision-making through data insights and pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving successful capital projects from inception to delivery while collaborating across diverse functions in a regulated environment to ensure high-quality outcomes a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Create sustainable growth by shaping strategic direction, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving informed decisions in the Cell Culture business, while aligning efforts for measurable s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $250K *

Champion the strategic vision for Cell Culture, shaping market opportunities and growth paths in collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve long-term financial goals and competitive position...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $199K *

Innovate and lead strategic technology initiatives in supply chain management, ensuring scalable solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Drive operational excellence and compliance while managin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $215K *

Pioneer sustainable sourcing initiatives by engaging suppliers, managing climate programs, and driving decarbonization efforts. Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainability into procurement, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business growth by identifying opportunities, nurturing partnerships, and driving revenue expansion in the biotechnology and diagnostics sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to exe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a high-performing sales team, driving regional performance, and executing strategic initiatives in complex sales channels to enhance product adoption and cust...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving sales excellence in the biosciences sector. Lead a high-performing regional team, execute strategic initiatives, and cultivate key partnerships to enhance market access and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $230K *

Join us to lead a high-performing sales team in the biosciences sector, driving strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships in healthcare markets. Your expertise will shape our regional success a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $230K *

Transform healthcare sales by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering partnerships in complex markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve sales excellence a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in healthcare by leading a high-performing sales force. You'll inspire your team, execute strategic initiatives, and cultivate key partnerships to enhance product...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $216K *

Transform the clinical operations landscape by leading and mentoring a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution of clinical studies, resource management, and effective collaboration with stakehol...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product management, overseeing the entire lifecycle from strategy to commercialization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

Drive product innovation and growth by managing the entire lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that enhance customer experiences and meet market needs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team to optimize global supply chain solutions, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to enhance st...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and growth by managing the full product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging market insights to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction in t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and growth within the NGS sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle management and customer engagement, ensuring alignmen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Champion product growth by developing strategic plans, managing life cycles, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to drive success in the Next Generation Sequencing market...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and growth within the NGS sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle management and customer engagement, ensuring alignmen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive product management and commercial analytics to enhance strategic development and lifecycle management, overseeing forecasting, analytics, and launch coordination to optimize growth and sales eff...

Reposted 4 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.