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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$110K - $130K *

Drive supplier quality assurance for pharmaceutical operations, ensuring compliance with CGMP and FDA regulations. Oversee supplier lifecycle management, lead audit teams, and collaborate with cross-f...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Deliver strategic regulatory leadership for global development programs, overseeing regulatory strategy and execution from late-stage clinical phases to marketing authorization while ensuring complian...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a global Deal Center of Excellence, enhancing strategic partnerships and commercial capabilities across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, while driving sustaina...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive growth and customer engagement in the life sciences sector. Leverage your technical expertise and strategic insight to build trusted relationships and deliver analytics soluti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that drives revenue and customer engagement in the life sciences sector. Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver analytics solutions and enhance relationshi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive product development and commercialization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Foster innovation, mentor project managers, and deliver high-quality outcomes i...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $177K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by building strong customer relationships and executing strategic sales plans in targeted accounts, all while delivering innovative solutions in the Downstrea...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $177K *

Empower growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, building strong customer relationships, and driving innovative solutions in the Downstream industry. Utilize your expertise to enhance operationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $177K *

Drive growth by leading strategic account management and consultative sales. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, execute innovative solutions, and stabilize business in competitive marke...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $194K *

Lead transformative capital projects by managing scope, budget, and stakeholders. Drive project success from planning to closeout while ensuring compliance and quality in regulated environments. Join...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of operations across multiple healthcare branches, driving growth and excellence. Lead a team of Branch Managers, manage P&L, and enhance customer service while implementing strategic s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the Computer Software Assurance program, driving validation strategy and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across all software implementation stages...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Manage the technical implementation of telehealth solutions for clients, ensuring integrated workflows and reliable functionality. Collaborate with project teams for a comprehensive solution that enha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $196K *

Lead and develop a team in clinical database programming, ensuring timely delivery and quality in clinical research. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance EDC solutions and drive operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $196K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical database programming. Lead and mentor a skilled team while collaborating with global partners to enhance data management solutions and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $196K *

Lead and develop a team of Clinical Database Programmers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of clinical database programming activities, driving operational excellence and innovation in clinical...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $221K *

Innovate field force effectiveness strategies for complex Oncology franchises, ensuring optimal resource allocation and powerful analytics to drive productivity. Lead cross-functional teams and stakeh...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Manage inbound logistics and inventory control to ensure operational accuracy and compliance. Lead a team, optimize processes, and track performance metrics to drive efficiency in a dynamic distributi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $219K *

Empower data management excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements across multiple clinical trials while mentoring staff and maintaining high d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Manage global supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Lead teams in technical support for cardiac equipment, driving process improvements and fostering a cultur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global supply chain logistics and technical support, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping scalable core workflow primitives and builder tools that optimize product development, enhance reuse, and drive efficiency across applications in a regulated environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by spearheading scalable product solutions that transform workflow primitives into reusable components, driving efficiencies across teams and optimizing the collaboration between engi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $338K *

Join a team that's redefining operational excellence through innovative human + AI process designs. Lead transformation programs in Life Sciences, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring high-qual...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Transform processes with cutting-edge AI solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Drive the design and implementation of future-state operating models in Life Sciences, ensuring alignment and h...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.