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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$199K - $203K *

Drive innovation in drug substance development by leading process chemistry activities, collaborating with CMOs, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for small molecule compounds in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in solving complex operational challenges across finance, hiring, and strategy. Collaborate closely with executives to drive impactful solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Empower a high-performing Account Management team to drive renewals and expansion in the Life Sciences sector. Lead strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and optimize processes to achieve excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic account management and renewal success. Oversee a high-performing team, enhance customer relationships, and optimize processes to achieve exceptional retention and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $145K *

Optimize commercial accounting processes by managing revenue, inventory, and accounts receivable. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive process impro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $254K *

Drive the successful delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead commercial management in CAPEX projects, ensuring contract compliance, risk mitigation, and value optimization to support growth. Collaborate across teams to manage contracts and claims effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join as a key player in supporting GMP Manufacturing Operations, driving product/process improvements, coaching associates, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment while enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare marketing by leading software delivery. Your coordination and agile expertise will drive product milestones and resolutions, enhancing user engageme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline software delivery, drive Agile processes, and manage dependencies, ensuring timely progress and effective communication across platforms...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving software delivery for cutting-edge healthcare marketing technology. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage sprints and timelines, and ensure clarity in communication to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Transform the delivery of cutting-edge healthcare technology by managing software delivery processes and coordinating teams. Play a key role in streamlining workflows, ensuring timely releases, and en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing software delivery across teams to enhance our healthcare marketing platform. Ensure timely project milestones, adapt Agile processes, and drive effective communication whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $260K *

Transform client delivery in biotech by leading a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and fostering innovation. Champion technology adoption and continuous improvement to enhance cli...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and enhance procurement processes across multiple categories in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $227K *

Drive the strategy and delivery of enterprise data products and AI solutions, leading a multidisciplinary team to transform business challenges into scalable data and AI products that foster growth an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving excellence in R&D Quality Change Management, ensuring compliance and standardization across functions while mentoring a global network of experts to foster collaboration and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $224K *

Lead and champion complex scientific customer programs, ensuring operational excellence and fostering strong relationships while coordinating diverse teams for successful delivery and growth...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving impactful oncology projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, conduct insightful research, and deliver compelling analyses that shape client strategies an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in dialysis program management, leading operations and ensuring compliance while delivering superior patient care. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to optimize performance and fos...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $117K *

Transform laboratory safety culture by overseeing compliance, training, and emergency management. Lead initiatives to enhance safety protocols and ensure regulatory adherence while fostering a proacti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $184K *

Elevate clinical data management by overseeing data integrity and quality across studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure timely delivery of clinical data analyses, drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of integrated planning in biotechnology. Lead cross-functional collaboration to align client demand, manufacturing capacity, and revenue objectives, ensuring seam...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $143K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance for parenteral operations, overseeing staffing, training, and compliance. Drive a strong quality culture while managing a dedicated team to ensure operational read...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.