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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$239K - $295K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic GCP/GLP/GVP Quality Operations, driving continuous improvement in research quality processes, and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and exc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive success by building a consulting practice in medical imaging, leading client engagements, and developing a high-performing team. Balance hands-on delivery with strategic practice management to a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $202K *

Drive innovative research in computational biology, analyzing multimodal datasets to support early pipeline programs for Neuroscience, Immunology, and Cardiovascular areas. Collaborate in cross-functi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $115K *

Lead and enhance Quality Control operations for molecular biology reagents, ensuring compliance and efficiency in an ISO 13485 environment. Drive investigations, support product release, and foster a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$239K - $292K *

Lead engineering efforts to enhance internal systems, ensuring seamless employee experiences while driving innovation and efficiency as we scale during hyper-growth...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $358K *

Unlock potential by leading integrated operations for marketing teams, driving technology transformation, and establishing performance frameworks to enhance customer experiences and business impact ac...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$214K - $358K *

Lead the integration of people, processes, and technology in marketing operations, driving transformation and performance measurement. Manage a team to enhance operational efficiency and establish gov...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team in data science, driving innovation and operational excellence in clinical trials. Oversee technology implementations and talent development to ma...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Engage in a dynamic role that drives innovation and operational excellence in data science, managing teams and technology to enhance clinical trial processes and deliver impactful business value...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing team to drive innovation and efficiency in clinical data processes, ensuring successful program delivery and resource optimization across multiple therape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive the advancement of drug discovery by optimizing purification methods and collaborating with chemists. Utilize chromatography to deliver high-quality results in a dynamic and supportive laborator...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $200K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving growth and lifecycle management for key segments. Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into actionable plans, ensuring product success from...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading clinical research monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in trial execution while mentoring a skilled team of CRAs and CRCs to achieve operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading assurance and control initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and compliance wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing a complex supply chain, ensuring high-quality materials for groundbreaking research. Lead inventory operations, collaborate with research teams, and utilize SAP...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock growth by driving sales strategies in a dynamic territory, expanding client relationships, and achieving financial targets through effective territory management and client engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $222K *

Pioneer advanced analytics strategies to optimize omnichannel investments, translating global performance data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable com...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Accelerate growth at a leading consulting firm by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing client relationships, and mentoring teams. Leverage your healthcare expertise to shape the firm's direction a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Empower strategic growth initiatives and client relationships in healthcare consulting. Lead teams, drive innovation, and shape the firm's direction while delivering high-value engagements and mentori...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead strategic initiatives and drive business growth in healthcare consulting. Utilize your expertise to enhance client relationships, mentor teams, and shape the firm's vision, while ensuring project...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Manage and enhance equipment reliability programs, ensuring operational excellence through solid engineering practices, compliance with cGMP, and collaboration with teams to drive performance improvem...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $103K *

Drive success in regulatory affairs by preparing critical submissions for medical and diagnostic devices. Oversee compliance with U.S. and international regulations while collaborating with cross-func...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $118K *

Elevate your career by engaging in high-throughput cell culture bioprocessing, conducting experiments, and collaborating with a dynamic team to optimize bioprocess parameters and enhance research outc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $174K *

Explore innovative techniques in biomarker assay development to enhance oncology research, collaborating across various therapeutic modalities while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodolog...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical 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.