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.
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.
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.
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.
$125K - $150K *
Empower your career by leading our Quality Management System and cultivating a quality-centric culture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, manage audits, and support regulatory compliance a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
SVP, Commercial Manager - Americas
$380K - $440K *
Accelerate growth in the Americas by leading commercial strategy, driving transformation, and fostering a performance culture across Clinical Diagnostics and Life Sciences. Collaborate cross-functiona...
2 days ago
Manager, Site Reliability Engineer
$210K - $243K *
Lead and optimize cloud infrastructure and site operations to elevate reliability and performance. Manage a dedicated team, drive automation and incident response efforts, and collaborate closely with...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving innovative HR solutions in a high-paced environment. Build recruitment strategies, enhance employee engagement, and forge partnerships with business leaders to promote a pos...
4 weeks ago
Associate Manager, Clinical Laboratory Study Management
$98K - $160K *
Join a team that's redefining clinical laboratory study management by leading cross-functional collaborations, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence across therapeutic programs and s...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $177K *
Grow global product strategy for molecular panels by aligning customer needs with innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product performance throughout the development and lif...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $177K *
Lead global product strategy for molecular syndromic panels, ensuring customer-centric solutions and collaboration across various functions to drive innovation and performance in diagnostics. Expand p...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager Construction | Pharmaceutical
$100K - $120K *
Join us to lead capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, overseeing construction, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and compliance while manag...
1 week ago
Project Management Associate II
$107K - $138K *
Transform project execution by supporting cross-functional teams in managing timelines, budgets, and resources. Collaborate on strategic initiatives, ensuring effective communication and documentation...
1 week ago
Project Management Associate II
$107K - $138K *
Drive your career forward by supporting project management and procurement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely execu...
1 week ago
Environmental Simulation Lab & Reliability Department Manager / SME
$145K - $160K *
Drive operational excellence in ESL/Reliability labs, overseeing engineering operations, project execution, and team development to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction across wireless certi...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Agile Strategic Learning Partner
$148K - $180K *
Drive your career with a dynamic learning team focused on enhancing skills for global commercialization. Collaborate across functions to develop impactful, scalable learning solutions that meet evolvi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Agile Strategic Learning Partner
$148K - $180K *
Lead the charge in developing agile learning strategies for global commercialization, leveraging AI and analytics to empower diverse teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful skills-ba...
3 weeks ago
Manager, RA Pharma Safety & Efficacy
$110K - $130K *
Lead US regulatory safety and efficacy strategies in global projects, ensuring compliance and timely product approvals. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, guiding submissions and maintai...
3 weeks ago
$102K - $177K *
Optimize contract management processes to enhance collaboration with sales teams, ensuring timely and effective contract development, negotiation, and issue resolution while supporting diverse healthc...
5 days ago
$102K - $177K *
Elevate contract management processes by leading negotiations and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with sales priorities while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficienc...
5 days ago
$102K - $177K *
Lead contract management initiatives in Orthopaedics, collaborating with sales teams to develop, negotiate, and resolve complex contracts. Drive strategic partnerships and ensure compliance while ment...
5 days ago
Senior Manager, GTS Digital Enablement
$152K - $184K *
Join a team that's driving digital governance and data management initiatives across the GTS digital portfolio, ensuring compliance and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional stakeho...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, GTS Digital Enablement
$152K - $184K *
Lead the charge in driving data governance and digital management across GTS. Collaborate with stakeholders to promote data integrity and operational excellence while ensuring compliance and strategic...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, GTS Digital Enablement
$167K - $202K *
Lead and optimize data and digital governance initiatives across GTS. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational readiness, driving integrity and sustainability in digital capa...
3 weeks ago
$98K - $163K *
Optimize project outcomes by leading R&D initiatives, managing resources, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery from initiation to completion...
1 week ago
Senior Account Manager, Med Affairs
$90K - $105K *
Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...
Reposted 4 days ago
Vice President, Head of Quality Assurance
$285K - $350K *
Lead the strategic and operational quality assurance initiatives across GxP environments, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of quality and integrity as the organization advances through clin...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate operational efficiency by leading shared service improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient and provider experiences while driving team performance and process excellen...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Leader Americas Commercial-Genomic Medicine
$225K - $260K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the Americas commercial business in Genomic Medicine, driving revenue growth and optimizing customer experience while managing a high-performing commercial organization...
2 weeks ago
What does a Manager, Life Sciences do?
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?
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?
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?
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.