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 *

Transform clinical operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality trial management, and driving innovation through technology and AI solutions. Foster collaboration and accountability whi...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $259K *

Join a team that's driving success in the public sector, leading and coaching a high-performing sales team to achieve ambitious targets while fostering strong relationships with clients and promoting...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $219K *

Optimize data quality by leading monitoring operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing actionable insights for decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance da...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Execute strategies to lead care management teams focused on improving health outcomes, reducing costs, and ensuring effective care transitions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to foste...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage cost services for large-scale construction projects. Ensure project success by advising clients, overseeing cost controls, and leveraging technical expertise in the life...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive cost management services for large-scale construction projects, collaborating with clients to deliver estimates, risk assessments, and cost control measures that ensure successful project outcom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Support our customers by delivering scientific expertise, project management, and technical solutions in collaboration with internal teams and cross-functional partners to enhance their workflows and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical development by leading innovative studies in Ophthalmology. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive impactful research and enhance patient...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in shaping clinical study strategies from design to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety and data integrity while driving innovative research i...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical development in Ophthalmology. Lead innovative studies, collaborate with experts, and drive impactful research to advance life-changing therapies for p...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $189K *

Lead the charge in strategic Quality Operations across commercial and clinical pharmaceutical sectors, ensuring compliance and product quality through oversight of manufacturing and testing partners...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by coordinating high-impact Medical Affairs initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects in Gastroenterology, ensuring timely execution and co...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the US and EU marke...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and oversee clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving key milestones across US and EU markets. Collaborate c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Drive innovative clinical trial strategies across US and EU for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve key milestones in...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Drive innovative clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams. Shape the future of diagnostics by leading critical studies...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving clinical trial strategies across US and EU markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior scientis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Shape the future of diagnostics by leading clinical trial strategies across US and EU markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and drive innovative study design...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research, driving strategic study designs and regulatory compliance for neurodegenerative diagnostics across US and EU markets, while collaborating wit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Develop and drive clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the US and EU markets...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Drive innovative clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams. Lead the design and execution of studies that support globa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the U...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive key mil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the US and EU marke...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the U...

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  •   Less than 5 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.