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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$130K - $145K *

Drive procurement excellence by establishing strategies that enhance efficiency, manage risk, and optimize spend across diverse categories. Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management to supp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advancement awaits in managing lab operations, ensuring quality, and leading a team dedicated to clinical sample processing, while maintaining compliance and driving protocol execution to elevate rese...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical data integration by leading product strategy for data ingestion and normalization. Collaborate with engineers and experts to ensure reliable, standardized clin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Empower growth by leading the Clinical Integrations team to design reliable data ingestion and normalization processes, ensuring clinical data quality and accessibility across products while collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading our Clinical Integrations team, ensuring clinical data quality and integration while collaborating with engineering and product teams to shape a robust data infrastructu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing the pharmacokinetic lab, ensuring protocols are executed flawlessly. Oversee sample processing, train staff, and maintain compliance with all regulations while fostering a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Shape the future of laboratory operations by overseeing sample management, protocol compliance, and team development, ensuring efficient execution of clinical research protocols within established qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and quality through effective protocols, staff training, and sample processing while liaising between sites and pharmaceutical sponsors fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the future of Life Sciences by driving growth and innovation. Lead a high-performing sales team to secure enterprise partnerships, leveraging SaaS and AI solutions to transform customer experi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $262K *

Oversee the quality management system, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Lead and develop teams responsible for GxP processes and documentation, enab...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and coordinate clinical project activities, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Engage stakeholders, manage risks, and develop team capabilities in a dynamic enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Deliver leadership and governance for global clinical study management, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while fostering collaboration and operational excellence across teams and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to global quality excellence by overseeing QA/QC processes, ensuring compliance, and driving harmonization across sites while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on driving transformational change and continuous improvement. As a senior leader, you'll implement lean management practices to enhance customer experience and operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $280K *

Join a team that's driving clinical excellence by overseeing trial execution, managing timelines, budgets, and CROs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring team...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $187K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of ServiceNow solutions, enhancing global service management capabilities through collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment w...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $312K *

Empower organizational growth by leading global learning strategies, aligning workforce capabilities with business goals, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Pioneer a transformative global learning strategy, aligning enterprise priorities with innovative solutions. Lead a diverse team to enhance organizational capability, manage budgets, and drive measura...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Lead the charge in shaping global learning strategies, driving capability development, and fostering partnerships across the organization to enhance workforce effectiveness and align with strategic bu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Drive global learning initiatives by aligning strategies with business needs, overseeing budgets, and fostering innovation in learning technologies to enhance employee capabilities and organizational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Elevate global learning initiatives by leading strategy, governance, and innovation. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and drive impactful learning solutions that align with...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Strategize and lead the global learning agenda, aligning workforce priorities with innovative solutions. Drive enterprise learning strategy, governance, and technology to enhance capability and perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $91K *

Support the management of QC samples and materials through their lifecycle, ensuring accuracy in tracking, documentation, and compliance with regulations while collaborating with cross-functional team...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to the evolution of data-driven healthcare products, shaping strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions that enhance clinical outcomes a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $168K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering impactful sales training programs, enhancing the skills of field representatives through innovative curricula and hands-on experiences, while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.