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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$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

$85K - $140K *

Engage with pharmaceutical and biotech leaders to drive software sales, develop strategic plans, and nurture client relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and gat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving sales in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Collaborate with scientists and leaders to develop strategic plans, nurture relationships, and deliver innovative software...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Today

  •   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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming life sciences sales by leveraging cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with biotech and pharma leaders to navigate challenges and drive growth, while managing the ent...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive efficient order management and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations while collaborating with internal teams and 3PL partners to optimize product flow and per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $160K *

Partner with us to advance precision medicine by leading cross-functional teams in clinical laboratory study management, ensuring high-quality biospecimens and data delivery for innovative therapies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $160K *

Transform the future of precision medicine by leading cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality biospecimen and laboratory data delivery, driving innovative therapies for patients globally through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful construction project management by overseeing execution, budgeting, and collaboration. Drive successful outcomes through effective resource allocation and maintain industry standards...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $220K *

Lead a team that's driving innovation in nonclinical toxicology studies, managing interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring compliance, and optimizing study operations to support drug development effo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $173K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Collaborate with executives to drive data-driven decisions and optimize resource allocation in a dyn...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $173K *

Lead the charge in strategic financial planning and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive informed decisions. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while enhancing financial...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $181K *

Elevate your career by leading supply chain initiatives that optimize inventory, enhance efficiency, and drive operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goal...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower financial planning initiatives by leading cross-functional collaboration to drive budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis, ensuring alignment with corporate goals through data integrity...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $160K *

Drive precision medicine initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality biospecimen delivery and laboratory data for clinical studies, enhancing innovative therapy development ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $156K *

Champion cutting-edge high-content imaging solutions to support small molecule discovery and optimization across therapeutic areas, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to translate data into...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $242K *

Shape the future of global procurement strategies for decentralized clinical trials. Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to enhance clinical development, drive value, and influence strategic d...

Reposted 3 days 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.