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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$225K - $260K *

Champion commercial growth by leading a high-performing team, executing strategic plans, enhancing customer experience, and driving revenue across the Americas in a dynamic genomic medicine landscape...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $260K *

Seeking a visionary leader to drive commercial growth in North America, building high-performing teams and creating strategic plans that elevate market share and customer impact while ensuring operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $260K *

Drive commercial excellence in genomic medicine by leading a high-performing team, executing strategic growth plans, and enhancing customer engagement to exceed revenue and profitability targets acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $260K *

Drive commercial success by leading a high-performing team, executing growth strategies, and enhancing customer experiences in the biopharma sector. Leverage market insights and cross-functional colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $260K *

Grow your career by leading our Americas commercial team in Genomic Medicine, driving revenue and profitability while developing high-performing talent. Partner cross-functionally to execute strategic...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at our commercial team by leading sales strategies, driving growth, and maximizing team performance in genomic medicine, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $260K *

Lead the charge in maximizing revenue for the Americas commercial business in Genomic Medicine. Cultivate high-performing teams and execute strategic growth plans that enhance market share while drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $206K *

Pioneer global sourcing strategies for complex PCBA commodities, driving cost optimization and supplier management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sourcing decisions and ensure sup...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $206K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing for PCBAs, driving cost optimization and supplier management while collaborating across functions to enhance quality and resilience in a hybrid work environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Join us to lead and innovate in process engineering within the life sciences sector. Drive project success and provide expert guidance while managing a talented team and fostering client relationships...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the strategic management of a clinical diagnostics portfolio, focusing on clinical chemistry and immunoassay. Drive supplier relationships, optimize performance, and lead growth initiatives w...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $278K *

Drive enterprise value by leading category strategies and managing a team of category managers. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimize external spend, enhance supplier relationships, and ach...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in a regulated laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA standards while leading a team to drive continuous improvements and maintain inspecti...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving impactful contract management for oncology pricing and access. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and administering agreements while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $143K *

Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals while fostering strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams in life sciences and med tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $184K *

Empower your career by leading night-shift manufacturing operations, driving performance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational excellence and continuous improvement in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $216K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in medical technology by leading product strategy and commercialization efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales enablement and ensure successful...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate enterprise sales by leading a team of Major Account Executives to drive pipeline growth and deliver innovative solutions to top global biotech firms. Own the sales process from qualificatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform enterprise sales by leading a team of Major Account Executives to drive pipeline growth and deliver value to top global biotech companies. Own the sales process from qualification to close w...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $187K *

Champion the evolution of service management solutions on the ServiceNow Platform, driving collaboration across IT and business teams to enhance global capabilities and ensure compliance with industry...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in clinical data management, overseeing project execution, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering client satisfaction while managing a dynamic team and implementing innovative soluti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $220K *

Oversee clinical data management for global studies, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, regulatory-ready data. Partner with cross-functional teams and CROs to enhance data quality and complianc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's advancing oncology solutions by managing global clinical trials. Lead project execution from protocol development to study closeout, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $180K *

Lead the charge in product strategy and innovation, enhancing customer solutions while driving growth and ensuring competitive market positioning for health and safety products...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $149K *

Transform facility operations by leading maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and managing preventative maintenance programs to enhance efficiency and reliability...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.