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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$90K - $110K *

Explore new life sciences markets by developing relationships, responding to RFQs/RFPs, and promoting capabilities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project success and customer satisfaction...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to oversee operations, optimize processes, and foster collaboration across departments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in achieving business goals and supporting a thriving work e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing interdisciplinary clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements while driving project delivery, quality, and financial performance. Bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing interdisciplinary clinical studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards. Lead teams to deliver quality results on time and within budget while foste...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $188K *

Champion a transformative employee experience by partnering with leaders to enhance performance, foster collaboration, and uphold organizational values. Drive effective coaching and support in complex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Take ownership of clinical trial management systems and operations to ensure compliance and data integrity. Collaborate with teams and vendors to optimize workflow and support inspections, enhancing b...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $171K *

Lead and optimize warehouse operations, enhancing team performance, inventory accuracy, and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support growt...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in commercial integration and onboarding, driving process excellence and continuous improvement across sales operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service deli...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower our commercial teams by leading integration and onboarding initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across sales processes to ensure seamless transitio...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $225K *

Manage complex healthcare transformation projects, leading operational assessments and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to deliver actionable recomm...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $225K *

Serve as a key resource in healthcare transformation, leading operational assessments and managing project teams to enhance clinical operations and performance across diverse healthcare settings...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $225K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading clinical operations initiatives, managing complex projects, and driving performance improvements across diverse healthcare settings. Collaborate with stakehold...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $225K *

Transform healthcare operations by leading complex engagements, conducting assessments, and developing actionable strategies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance performance and drive...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $225K *

Drive healthcare transformation by leading clinical operations projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering actionable insights to enhance performance across diverse healthcare settings...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $182K *

Accelerate progress at our manufacturing operations by leading the start-up of a new Drug Substance train. Oversee equipment commissioning, optimize enterprise systems, and manage GMP production to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transformative project management, driving cross-functional teams to execute multichannel initiatives successfully. Cultivate client relationships, ensure project delivery on-time...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $133K *

Partner with us to modernize reporting processes and drive data insights. Use best practices in data management to streamline BI solutions and empower stakeholders across the organization while ensuri...

North York, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Lead and empower a dynamic project management team overseeing multichannel projects, ensuring strategic execution, on-time delivery, and budget management while fostering collaboration and innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $133K *

Engineer comprehensive business intelligence solutions that modernize reporting and data governance, partnering with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data insights and effective decisi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Optimize customer success by driving value with data-driven strategies, deep product knowledge, and collaborative execution. Shape customer journeys in life sciences while enhancing adoption of cuttin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing complex network infrastructures, ensuring security and performance while collaborating across IT functions to align network solutions with business goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by leading logistics and warehouse teams, driving compliance and efficiency in a regulated environment while fostering continuous improvement and growth to support futur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading post-sale experiences for top Enterprise clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and digital transformation in Life Sciences, ensuring...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing network inventory, ensuring accuracy and visibility across manufacturing and 3PL sites. Drive risk mitigation and develop reporting tools in a dynamic, collaborative enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $275K *

Accelerate innovation by establishing and executing regulatory digital strategies that enhance operational excellence and enable data-driven decisions across business units and regions while leading h...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.