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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$128K - $150K *

Empower our Process Engineering team by leading innovations and scaling commercial assays. Drive enhancements in chemistry processes, mentor junior engineers, and ensure FDA/GMP compliance while optim...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by partnering with our R&D teams to drive financial planning, analytics, and decision support for groundbreaking biotech initiatives that shape the future of drug discovery and dev...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical supply integration. Lead coordination efforts across global teams, ensuring timely delivery of investigational products while driving continuous improv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $160K *

Deliver excellence in clinical supply integration by coordinating global operations, managing timelines, and ensuring effective collaboration across teams and vendors. Lead initiatives to optimize pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Lead impactful client engagements while collaborating with teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Drive business development and mentor junior staff, ensuring excellence i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Drive transformation by leading client engagements, guiding teams to deliver actionable solutions, and fostering business growth through project development and mentoring. Make your mark by ensuring s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $140K *

Drive regulatory excellence in medical devices and biologics, ensuring compliance and strategic submissions to FDA and international bodies. Collaborate across teams to support product development and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $234K *

Drive client engagement and project success by leading teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations, fostering business development, and mentoring junior staff to enhance team ca...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Partner with us to lead client engagements, ensure impactful project delivery, and generate actionable insights while fostering team development and exploring new business opportunities in a dynamic e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $130K *

Drive the acquisition and usability of clinical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data gaps, implement integrations, and optimize processes, ensuring timel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $222K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading site management teams throughout trial phases, ensuring compliance and outstanding patient care. Play a critical role in driving scientific advancements within...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $220K *

Unlock project management excellence in Global Regulatory Affairs, driving timelines and compliance for drug submissions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate documentation and effective...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $178K *

Lead collaboration across teams to enhance program management within a growing portfolio. Drive improvements in planning, execution, and tools while fostering operational excellence to meet diverse bu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $275K *

Drive global logistics excellence by optimizing distribution networks, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading high-performing teams to ensure seamless product delivery and compliance across div...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $275K *

Champion global logistics and distribution operations, optimizing networks and driving improvements. Lead complex, high-velocity environments while enhancing customer delivery experiences and ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $275K *

Accelerate global logistics and distribution operations, optimizing multi-site networks and driving improvements. Lead complex operations, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness while enhancing cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $172K *

Champion the growth of the BioPDO product line by driving new business development, expanding market reach, and managing strategic accounts in the Home Care and Industrial markets across North America...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $220K *

Empower your career by leading strategic operations in reagent manufacturing. Drive excellence, foster high-performing teams, and ensure compliance while achieving business objectives in a dynamic env...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate clinical study designs for veterinary pharmaceuticals, ensuring safety and efficacy from research to regulatory submission. Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior scientists while adva...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $157K *

Champion operational excellence in drug safety management, overseeing case processing and regulatory submissions for marketed products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform safety data management by leading AI/ML initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving efficiencies in pharmacovigilance processes through innovative technology solu...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by independently managing local or regional clinical trials, ensuring adherence to budget, quality, and performance. Collaborate across teams to drive project success, enhance ef...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $258K *

Transform quality training and capability development by designing impactful learning solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance and performance, driving continuous improvement in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $258K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of quality training solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance capability, compliance, and performance in the medical device or pharm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $258K *

Shape and enhance quality training solutions to boost compliance and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, design effective programs, and drive continuous improvement in qualit...

1 week 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.