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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$103K - $142K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance global field action compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence and patient safety. Leverage your expertise in post-market quality to drive continuous improvement and coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $165K *

Manage and enhance animal care in a vivarium, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Lead a dedicated team, support research initiatives, and promote a culture of animal welfare w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of advanced wound care while driving sales success in long-term care settings. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, educate clients, and deliver impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Champion exceptional healthcare solutions by driving sales in extended care settings. Foster key relationships, educate users on product benefits, and strategically manage territory plans to maximize...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading vivarium operations and compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence, supporting research initiatives, and driving financial performance while collaborating with diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $161K *

Lead the charge in managing compliance and operational risks within the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors. Drive client engagements focused on forensic investigations, internal controls, and risk a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $161K *

Empower organizations by managing regulatory risks through forensic investigations and compliance engagements. Collaborate with clients in Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors to enhance controls, dri...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $161K *

Lead the charge in forensic investigations and compliance, managing risk for clients in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors while delivering impactful solutions and guiding engagements with exper...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $161K *

Lead forensic and compliance engagements, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational efficiency for clients in life sciences. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, propose solutions, and mentor...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $161K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of forensic investigations and compliance, helping healthcare organizations mitigate risks and optimize controls through insightful analysis and leadership on compl...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $161K *

Shape the future of regulatory compliance by leading forensic and risk advisory engagements in highly regulated industries. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze complex data, and drive im...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Manage and execute biomedical equipment projects ensuring compliance with government requirements, stakeholders alignment, and lifecycle management for effective patient-care technology use. Deliver o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of talent acquisition by leading AI-enhanced recruiting strategies, optimizing processes, and fostering a human-centric candidate experience across diverse technical and clinical t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the development of bioanalytical quantitation methods for large molecules using LC-MS/MS. Collaborate with teams to manage projects, employ new technologies, and ensure compliance while enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $342K *

Lead cross-functional oncology research initiatives, driving mechanistic studies and developing hypotheses to inform drug discovery and clinical strategies. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $342K *

Empower oncology research by leading a cross-functional team to address key mechanistic questions, driving insights from clinical observations to inform pipeline growth and enhance therapeutic strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $342K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology research by spearheading a cross-functional team focused on reverse translation. Drive innovative studies, develop hypotheses, and collaborate with Discovery to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $342K *

Drive innovation in oncology by leading a cross-functional team focused on reverse translation. Collaborate with Discovery and Clinical partners to transform clinical insights into actionable research...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $342K *

Pioneer innovative oncology research by leading a cross-functional team in reverse translation. Drive mechanistic studies, develop hypotheses, and collaborate with Discovery and Clinical partners to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful software deployment by managing client projects, ensuring satisfaction, optimizing team productivity, and enhancing delivery processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the technical integration and execution of customer onboardings in healthcare. Own multi-deployment projects, collaborate with clinical and technical teams, and drive seaml...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-impact BDR team to drive pipeline growth across North America. Collaborate with marketing and sales to optimize initiatives and mentor talent, shaping the future...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $175K *

Shape the future of pricing strategies by leading initiatives that enhance revenue and margin performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize pricing decisions and drive a data-driven...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $175K *

Unlock strategic pricing potential by leading initiatives that enhance revenue and competitive positioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven pricing strategies that drive...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $246K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive product development and portfolio management, ensuring project execution, quality, and market success while achieving strategic and financial objectives in a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.