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.
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.
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.
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.
Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Empower the Oligo & Peptide market segment by leading a cross-functional team, driving strategic initiatives, enhancing brand reputation, and fostering technical innovation within the life sciences se...
2 weeks ago
Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Join our team to lead strategic growth and innovation in the Oligo & Peptide Market Segment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance industry presence, improve design excellence, and drive...
2 weeks ago
Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of the Oligo & Peptide market by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing technical excellence, and fostering industry engagement within the Life Sciences sector...
2 weeks ago
Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic growth in the Oligo & Peptide market, enhancing industry presence and technical excellence. Partner with leadership to innovate and support global opport...
2 weeks ago
Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that advances market leadership in the Oligo & Peptide sector through strategic vision, leadership, and innovation. Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance design excellence and drive glo...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Global Environmental Health & Safety
$180K - $230K *
Shape and lead a global Environmental Health & Safety program, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance emergency preparedness a...
1 week ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Transform clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving key milestones across US and EU markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to align clini...
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Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Lead and innovate in the Oligo & Peptide market, driving strategic direction and market capture. Build industry presence and mentor a passionate team while advancing CRB's design excellence and reputa...
2 weeks ago
Senior Lead - Software Product Manager
$150K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading product strategy and execution across teams, driving adoption and satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to define vision and metrics, ensuring alignment with business...
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Senior Lead - Software Product Manager
$150K - $175K *
Champion product innovation by defining strategy, driving adoption, and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Lead with clarity and influence, ensuring successful delivery of impa...
Today
Senior Director/General Manager, CGT
$213K - $319K *
Oversee the strategic direction and performance of the Cell & Gene Therapy business, driving growth through innovation, customer partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance market posi...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform environmental and safety standards across multiple facilities. Lead compliance initiatives, training, and audits while fostering relationships with regulatory bodies. Drive continuous improv...
2 days ago
Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation by leading strategic initiatives in the Oligo & Peptide market. Partner with diverse teams to enhance industry presence and operational excellence, fostering growth and establishing C...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative life science projects from concept to launch. Ensure successful delivery by meeting quality, cost, and timeline metrics while promoting continuous impro...
3 weeks ago
Director, Life Sciences - Oligo & Peptide Market Segment Leader
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of the Oligo and Peptide market. Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance strategic positioning, build industry presence, and mentor talent, driving innovation an...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovative strategies to enhance product performance and market presence. Collaborate cross-functionally to address patient needs, drive engagement, and support commercial initiatives in the...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Deliver technical leadership in designing and validating complex medical device systems. Lead cross-functional teams in user needs, architecture, risk management, and compliance while mentoring engine...
1 week ago
Manager, CMC Quality, Pulmovant
$110K - $130K *
Lead quality oversight for drug manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Collaborate with vendors on batch record review and product disposition for global clinical programs, thriving in a dynam...
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$108K - $130K *
Lead operations at cutting-edge facilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and implement continuous improvement strategies while f...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, High-Throughput In Vitro ADME
$137K - $215K *
Elevate your career by leading high-throughput in vitro ADME assay development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in drug discovery, ensuring data integrity and operational e...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Global Clinical Strategy
$125K - $188K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing clinical strategies to enhance market access and product adoption within the Knee Robotics franchise, collaborating with global teams to generate impactful...
1 week ago
(Sr) Project Manager, Feasibility Site Activation
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in site activation for complex clinical studies, ensuring timely and quality delivery while managing project plans and stakeholder engagements to exceed expectations and enhance operat...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
(Sr) Project Manager, Feasibility Site Activation
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving global site activation for complex clinical studies, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables while collaborating with internal and sponsor stakeholders to...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
(Sr) Project Manager, Feasibility Site Activation
$95K - $115K *
Tackle the complexities of global site activation for clinical studies, ensuring timely, quality deliverables through effective management of plans, risks, and stakeholder coordination across diverse...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
(Sr) Project Manager, Feasibility Site Activation
$95K - $115K *
Drive the planning and management of feasibility and site activation activities, ensuring quality deliverables and timely execution for clinical studies while collaborating with diverse teams to meet...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
What does a Manager, Life Sciences do?
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?
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?
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?
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.