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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$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...

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  •   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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $292K *

Bring your expertise to lead and transform Life Sciences processes, blending human insight with AI technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative operating models that drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $338K *

Collaborate as a strategic leader to drive enterprise process redesign, blending human expertise with AI solutions. Manage cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders, shaping the futu...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $292K *

Optimize human + AI process design across transformation programs. Drive strategic alignment, future-state operating models, and engagement between stakeholders while advancing Life Sciences initiativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

$122K - $292K *

Drive the redesign of human + AI processes in transformation programs. As a strategic leader, you will ensure alignment between current and future-state operating models while consulting with C-suite...

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

$141K - $311K *

Architect innovative human + AI operating models, leading transformation initiatives. Own process redesign methodology and align cross-functional teams to enhance Life Sciences efficiency and producti...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Engage in transforming Life Sciences processes by designing innovative human + AI operating models. Lead high-impact initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Grow your career with strategic leadership in Life Sciences as you design transformative human + AI processes, driving alignment and high-quality standards across major initiatives that redefine opera...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Join a team that's pioneering transformation in Life Sciences by driving the design of human + AI processes. You’ll map current work, create future-state models, and lead high-impact initiatives that...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $311K *

Drive transformation by leading process redesign efforts. This role combines AI enablement with business design, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency across Life...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $292K *

Transform enterprise operating models by applying your expertise in process redesign and AI integration. Lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment for impactful results in the dynamic Life Scien...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Empower transformative change by leading enterprise process redesigns, integrating human and AI capabilities across Life Sciences. Collaborate with stakeholders to define future-state operating models...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Empower your career by leading transformative human + AI process design initiatives. Drive strategic alignment, enhance productivity, and shape future-state operating models in a fast-paced, collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $292K *

Drive transformative change by leading process redesign initiatives. This role focuses on human + AI integration in Life Sciences, collaborating with stakeholders to create high-quality operational bl...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Shape the future of process design by leading human + AI transformation initiatives. Drive high-quality methodologies across teams, ensuring alignment and innovative solutions that enhance productivit...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Drive transformational change by leading process design across life sciences, enhancing human + AI interactions, and guiding teams through innovative operating models to elevate performance and operat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $338K *

Empower transformation as you lead the design of human + AI processes, ensuring methodologies and standards drive impactful change across all life sciences initiatives and collaboration with C-suite e...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $292K *

Shape transformative processes by leading human + AI redesign across Life Sciences. Drive alignment with stakeholders, enhance operational effectiveness, and set standards for future-state models with...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $338K *

Lead the charge in transforming operational processes across Life Sciences using human and AI integration. Design future-state models, guide design workshops, and ensure alignment in delivering high-q...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Take ownership of the design methodology for human + AI processes in transformation programs. Lead assessments and future-state designs while facilitating alignment workshops, driving transformation i...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Drive transformative process design by owning methodology and standards for human + AI operating models. Engage with senior leaders to align on future visions, while enhancing productivity and reshapi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $311K *

Join a team that designs innovative human + AI processes, transforming organizational frameworks in Life Sciences. Drive strategic initiatives, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and lead enterprise-wi...

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.