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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$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing technical services across multiple clinics, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality in water treatment and medical equipment management while fostering a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead cost management services for a major pharmaceutical expansion, ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication and collaboration. Play a key role in delivering value-added solu...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead field-based medical teams, ensuring client delivery and team performance while fostering scientific engagement and program growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve st...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that provides critical QA oversight in cell therapy manufacturing, ensuring compliance and quality at every step. Lead QA operations, support manufacturing processes, and drive continuous...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $138K *

Transform maintenance operations to ensure optimal equipment reliability and safety in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment while leading a skilled team and driving continuous improve...

Stouffville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to enhance patient access and streamline operational processes, driving meaningful improvements through data analysis, project management, and collaboration across departments while fost...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $178K *

Lead the charge in enhancing employee benefits and leave programs across U.S. and Canada. Drive scalable, employee-centered processes while ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $135K *

Transform client journeys by analyzing business challenges and executing strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable insights, ensuring project success while enhancing N...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $135K *

Drive impactful client solutions by leveraging your expertise in management consulting, especially in life sciences, to analyze, strategize, and execute projects that enhance patient support and opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to drive operational success in immunology rese...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Oversee and optimize clinical trial operations, ensuring timely execution and compliance across global studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to manage budgets, timelines, and ri...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Lead the charge in managing complex clinical trials, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to drive operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Transform clinical trial management by overseeing operations, budgets, and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure compliance and timely delivery of trials, contributi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $181K *

Engage in transformative data management initiatives, leading enterprise MDM programs and driving innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance data governance, optimize processes, and ensure operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Empower global clinical trial success by leading risk-based monitoring strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance site management, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Lead the charge in developing risk-based monitoring strategies for global clinical trials, ensuring high-quality site management and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Shape the future of global clinical trials by leading risk-based monitoring strategies, ensuring high-quality site management, and driving operational excellence across diverse studies in a collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Lead financial analyses and reporting to drive strategic decisions in a fast-growing segment, focusing on innovation in cancer diagnostics. Collaborate with global teams to standardize metrics and enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $93K *

Champion human resource operations in a dynamic surgery department, overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and policy implementation while collaborating with leadership to enhance organizational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career as a Senior Business Development Manager focused on driving growth through key partnerships and strategic opportunities in the diagnostic sector. Collaborate cross-functionally...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $171K *

Transform clinical operations by leading and overseeing complex trials. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery while mentoring junior staff and managing key...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $171K *

Pioneer clinical trial excellence by leading operational planning and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of clinical studies while mentoring j...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex data science projects to enhance bioanalytical workflows, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data solutions and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $173K *

Drive impactful customer success within our Scaled team by leading, coaching, and inspiring members to optimize client engagement and satisfaction, ensuring measurable value and improving operational...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.