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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$122K - $317K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise transformation. You'll govern high-stakes portfolios, build C-suite relationships, and lead dynamic cross-functional teams, driving measurable value in the Lif...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $317K *

Elevate your career by spearheading enterprise transformations. Own the value case, govern multi-workstream portfolios, and nurture C-suite relationships while leading cross-functional teams to drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $317K *

Engineer impactful reinvention strategies in Life Sciences, driving end-to-end value through governance and C-suite relationships, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $232K *

Optimize the delivery of complex clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving project timelines, qualit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of fermentation-derived products through strategic leadership in downstream processing. Guide a team to develop and scale up purification processes, ensuring robust and cost-effective...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Help us drive critical pharmaceutical projects from R&D to commercialization. You'll lead teams and optimize management frameworks, ensuring project success through strategic planning and execution ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $220K *

Lead and manage the IT function, overseeing strategy, infrastructure, and security while supporting a growing biotechnology firm through pivotal clinical trials and eventual commercialization, balanci...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $165K *

Shape the future of scientific collaboration by managing complex proteostasis projects. Coordinate reporting, compliance, and communication among diverse teams to ensure successful outcomes and innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $185K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic oversight for project controls, balancing technical leadership with client advisory support. Drive portfolio success through mentorship, innovation, and governan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$163K - $186K *

Partner with us to drive excellence in external manufacturing, overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring high performance across cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in pharmaceutical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $186K *

Optimize supplier relationships and oversee manufacturing activities to ensure high performance and compliance in pharmaceutical production. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $165K *

Transform AI initiatives by establishing a scalable operating model that integrates cross-functional teams, enhances stakeholder collaboration, and drives transparency in roadmaps and reporting for a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $165K *

Drive the establishment of a scalable AI program operating model, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to enhance collaboration, transparency, and delivery across AI initiatives, ensur...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Lead the development and enhancement of our ISO 13485-certified Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across all product lines while managing audits and qua...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving product strategy and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development, market positioning, and operational efficiency while shaping the...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and operations, driving innovation and market success through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Own key initiatives in product development, plannin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product strategy and operations. Collaborate across functions to enhance product development, market strategies, and operational efficiency while shaping the f...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $254K *

Drive successful clinical trials by coordinating project management activities, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations in a dynamic e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $122K *

Empower cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing operational processes and controls, promoting best practices across the organization for enhanced supervi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading regulatory compliance initiatives and ensuring robust oversight across operations. This role drives implementation, evaluates processes, and fosters cross-functional collab...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion laboratory excellence by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety culture. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Join a team that's pivotal in optimizing resource management across Research and Preclinical Development. Collaborate with multiple functions to assess capacity, identify gaps, and implement solutions...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading resource management initiatives across Research and Preclinical Development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation, enhance capacity plann...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading resource management strategies across functions in pharmaceutical development. Collaborate with teams to optimize resource allocation, enhance capacity planning, and ensure...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead equipment lifecycle management, ensuring design support, continuous improvement, and capital project oversight while guiding a team to enhance operational efficiency and implement ne...

Reposted 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.