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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$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative analytical solutions while leading a dynamic lab team. Oversee quality testing, method development, and compliance with industry standards to ensure excellence in product analysis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by leading systems and process excellence initiatives, driving operational efficiency and governance across global operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to es...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $136K *

Engage in defining and executing digital product strategies to enhance business solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered solutions that address complex needs and dri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$230K - $345K *

Empower innovation and leadership as you drive the strategic direction of the SSAE Group, enhancing drug substance and product development while mentoring top talent in a dynamic global environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $163K *

Unlock potential by leading continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. Drive strategic CI project execution and team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $184K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of immunology by leading medical writing efforts. You'll prepare clinical documents, mentor staff, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-f...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $127K *

Champion procurement and supply chain excellence by leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and drive business gro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to lead procurement and supply chain operations, optimizing supplier management and inventory processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational excellence and support...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $127K *

Join a team that's enhancing supply chain and procurement processes. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory control to ensure operational excellence and growth within a c...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead all aspects of New Product Introductions (NPI) projects, managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful product launches and compliance with timelines and goals, delivering...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $203K *

Lead and optimize maintenance and facility operations, driving efficiency and compliance. Manage teams and vendor relations to ensure reliable systems, oversee budgets, and champion continuous improve...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Procurement Data Products for AI/ML, bridging Data & Analytics with Procurement AI. Drive continuous improvement and ensure data readiness for advanced analytics, supporti...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Elevate quality standards by conducting analytical testing in a GMP environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance and excellence in documentation and testing for clinical and comme...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by supporting scientific teams as their dedicated contact for laboratory instruments, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently while building strong relationships within...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $270K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering effective role-specific training for AI-driven transformations in Life Sciences, ensuring teams are prepared for operational changes through comprehensive...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $269K *

Transform the future of manufacturing by leading complex projects and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant equipment launches that meet business and customer needs. Drive innovation and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $256K *

Empower strategic product innovation and lifecycle management for scientific solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop impactful product strategies and drive revenue growth, while leading g...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the post-market quality program for SaMD products, enhancing processes and collaboration across teams to ensure compliance and safety throughout the product lifecycle, including investigations an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure the technical success of pharmaceutical packaging processes, supporting external manufacturing through technical expertise, robust assessments, and the continuous improve...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $207K *

Lead a global team to enhance application support for manufacturing systems, ensuring seamless operations and issue resolution while driving continuous improvement and innovation in IT support practic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of drug discovery by leading an Omics Enabling organization that integrates cutting-edge technologies and AI to accelerate biological insights and scalable data generation for inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative omics platforms, integrating automation and AI for drug discovery. Drive high-dimensional data generation and biological insights to accelerat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring quality care and financial success while coaching staff and building strong relationships with consumers and clinic partners to enhance service delivery and commu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of pharmacy services by overseeing operations, enhancing patient care, and leading a dedicated team. Drive financial growth while ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationship...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Empower the future of pharmacy services by leading operations, enhancing patient care, and developing a high-performing team. Drive financial growth while ensuring compliance and fostering strong comm...

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.