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.
$123K - $235K *
Empower the future of bioprocessing by leading product management for the OPUS® portfolio. Drive strategy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer experience and achieve bus...
1 week ago
Principal Scientist- Med Device Mircobiology
$110K - $130K *
Elevate scientific leadership in medical device reprocessing and microbiology. Collaborate as a subject matter expert, supporting method development and regulatory communication to drive continuous im...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining product marketing by crafting compelling offerings and go-to-market strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer insights and enhance adoption, e...
1 week ago
$93K - $120K *
Empower manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes and enhancing product quality. Collaborate with teams to implement Lean principles, ensuring safety and efficiency in production while driving...
1 week ago
Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs
$175K - $348K *
Shape your career by providing medical management and support for clinical research projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, contribute to study design, and mentor staff while driving bu...
5 days ago
Manager or Sr. Manager, Production
$116K - $170K *
Oversee the complete manufacturing process, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and quality standards while driving continuous improvement and supporting product introduction initi...
4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Scientist, Hematology
$150K - $245K *
Transform clinical research by partnering with Medical Directors to design and deliver impactful studies. Leverage your expertise to influence teams, ensure compliance, and drive innovative solutions...
5 days ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Scientist, Hematology
$150K - $245K *
Join a team that's advancing clinical studies for rare hematologic and immunologic diseases. Lead cross-functional collaborations, drive study design, and mentor junior scientists while ensuring compl...
5 days ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Scientist, Hematology
$150K - $245K *
Partner with Medical Directors to optimize clinical study design and execution. Contribute to cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and scientific rigor while driving innovative solutions in hem...
5 days ago
$194K - $305K *
Drive translational and biomarker strategy for immunology programs, integrating drug discovery insights and early clinical development to enhance patient outcomes in immune-driven diseases through rig...
Reposted 5 days ago
U.S. Engagement Manager - Life Sciences Biopharma - 2026
$241K *
Elevate your career by leading client engagements in life sciences. Drive impactful strategies, manage teams, and develop insights that help clients succeed in a dynamic consulting environment. Join u...
5 days ago
U.S. Engagement Manager - Life Sciences Biopharma - 2026
$241K *
Shape your career by leading client engagements in life sciences consulting. Drive impactful strategies, manage teams, and develop insights to support growth in a high-demand practice area. Join us to...
5 days ago
$245K - $255K *
Grow your career with a leadership role driving strategic initiatives, managing a high-performing team, and collaborating across functions to optimize performance in the pharmaceutical industry while...
4 weeks ago
$245K - $255K *
Lead the charge in cultivating a high-performance field team, driving strategic execution and compliance within healthcare markets. Foster collaboration across departments to optimize brand performanc...
4 weeks ago
$167K - $190K *
Lead impactful genomic studies in Oncology, interpreting NGS data to drive biological insights and propose novel experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative drug strateg...
4 weeks ago
$102K - $152K *
Lead the charge in enhancing health, safety, and environmental standards across operations. Drive compliance with regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture that protects employees and the...
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Senior Manager of Quality Manufacturing - Plurogen
$134K - $201K *
Join a team that's committed to managing quality and compliance across departments. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulatory standards in product developmen...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture, Global Commercial & Medical IT
$152K - $209K *
Explore innovative technology solutions as you define and govern enterprise architecture for Commercial & Medical domains, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory compliance while dri...
5 days ago
Senior Manager, Medical Writing
$126K - $157K *
Lead the development and oversight of clinical regulatory documents, ensuring compliance and clarity in submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality materials that supp...
2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist I - Cell Culture
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by leading process development and validation for biologics manufacturing. Mentor junior scientists while driving innovation and efficiency in GMP cell culture processes within a d...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, RWE Statistics & Data Science
$133K - $167K *
Discover the opportunity to advance your career by leading innovative statistical projects, leveraging real-world data insights to shape healthcare decisions, and collaborating with diverse teams to e...
4 weeks ago
Associate Director / Senior Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology Lead
$140K - $294K *
Shape the future of drug development by leading innovative clinical pharmacology strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects that enhance patient care and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Regulatory Operations
$172K - $210K *
Transform regulatory operations by leading submission strategies, managing systems, and ensuring compliance across portfolios while collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful outcomes...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Country Quality (Canada)
$88K - $115K *
Advance the Corporate Quality Management System by ensuring compliance with Health Canada GMP requirements. Lead QA activities, manage product release, and collaborate across functions to uphold quali...
1 week ago
$124K - $207K *
Drive impactful go-to-market strategies and campaigns across key therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment and execution of marketing initiatives that enhance customer experiences and strengthen brand equ...
Reposted 2 days 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.