Manager, Sciences Jobs

Explore Manager, Sciences opportunities for experienced professionals ready to lead scientific teams, programs, and operations. These roles span research and development, laboratory management, clinical and life sciences, environmental science, and other technical fields. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior-level opportunities that match your expertise.

What Does a Manager, Sciences Do?

Science managers guide teams and projects that turn specialized knowledge into reliable research, products, or services. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include setting priorities, overseeing experiments or laboratory workflows, managing budgets and timelines, ensuring quality and safety, and communicating findings to technical and business stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a relevant scientific background, leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex projects. Helpful qualifications may include an advanced degree or equivalent experience, expertise in a scientific discipline, familiarity with regulatory or quality standards, strong analytical and communication skills, and a record of developing teams and delivering results.

Career Opportunities for Science Managers

Manager, Sciences titles vary by industry and employer. You may find openings in biotech and pharmaceuticals, healthcare, academic or government research, manufacturing, energy, and environmental organizations. Related roles can include research manager, laboratory manager, scientific program manager, R&D manager, and clinical science manager.

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Search Ladders for Manager, Sciences jobs paying $100K or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions where your scientific expertise and leadership strengths can make an impact.

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$110K - $150K *

Elevate the impact of energy efficiency programs by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships to achieve ambitious goals and drive sustainable solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $115K *

Join us to oversee daily operations of medical practices, manage staff, and drive financial performance while ensuring high-quality patient care and satisfaction. Your leadership will enhance practice...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $157K *

Lead day-to-day IT operations across multiple sites, ensuring effective service delivery and support. Manage vendor relationships, oversee core systems, and maintain compliance in a regulated environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to effective program execution and compliance on a high-stakes government contract. Lead quarterly management reviews, oversee budgets, and ensure high-quality staffing while collaborating...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize program performance by managing contract compliance, staffing, financial oversight, and risk management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure deliverable quality and lead program reviews to dri...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion customer success by leading implementation projects from pre-sales to go-live. You’ll translate workflows into actionable plans, foster stakeholder alignment, and ensure seamless delivery, dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the development and enhancement of our ISO 13485-certified Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across all product lines while managing audits and qua...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team in developing and evaluating reusable AI capabilities. Collaborate with experts to ensure AI solutions are reliable, measurable, and ready for enterprise use while guiding scientific evalu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $172K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse capital projects, guiding a team of project managers and consultants to ensure successful delivery of complex construction and renovation initiatives while adhering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $260K *

Advance the Higgs Audio project by managing releases from planning to launch. Ensure quality, coordinate teams, and prioritize customer feedback while maintaining a clear schedule and effective commun...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare education by ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. You'll oversee continuing education programs, collaborate with partners, and drive i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing global ESG initiatives, driving sustainability programs, and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality execution and foster engagem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$305K - $385K *

Drive the Marketplace product vision, enhancing partner and customer experiences through innovative workflows and strategic collaboration. Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $385K *

Lead the charge in shaping a transformative Marketplace product, driving partner and customer engagement while defining commercial workflows and success metrics in an AI-driven ecosystem...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing robust cost accounting systems and managing program baselines. Play a key role in vendor management and operational effectiveness while advising on staffin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing GMP testing and driving quality metrics. Innovate laboratory processes and enhance client communication to elevate departmental performance and foster collaboration a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $165K *

Join us as a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead operational excellence, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance in a regulated environment. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing laboratory operations, supporting research initiatives, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a diverse team while overseeing biospecimen management a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $147K *

Champion the management of research laboratories, ensuring compliance with safety standards and fostering a collaborative environment. Oversee daily operations, support staff training, and enhance res...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$101K - $138K *

Drive client relationships and manage projects within a dynamic team. Oversee timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering collaboration and ensuring exemplary service delivery for optima...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $232K *

Transform the future of applied omics by leading a dynamic product management team. Drive innovation across genomics and emerging modalities, ensuring strategic growth and operational excellence in re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's advancing clinical research by managing regulatory projects, ensuring quality oversight, coordinating resources, and collaborating with professionals to drive impactful medical inno...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional Publications Teams to execute strategic publication plans, ensuring high-quality scientific communications. Oversee timelines, budgets, and team performance while fostering colla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing research efficiency. Collaborate with staff to implement policies, maintain safety standards, and drive tech...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Manager, Sciences?question toggle

    A Manager, Sciences leads scientific teams, projects, or operations. The role may involve research oversight, laboratory or program management, budgeting, quality and safety practices, and collaboration with technical and business partners.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Manager, Sciences jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by field, but employers often seek a degree or equivalent expertise in a relevant science, experience leading teams or projects, and strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Some roles require advanced degrees or knowledge of regulatory standards.

  • Where do science managers work?question toggle

    Science managers work across industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, academic and government research, manufacturing, energy, and environmental science.

  • What related job titles should I search for?question toggle

    Related titles include Research Manager, Laboratory Manager, Scientific Program Manager, R&D Manager, Clinical Science Manager, and Research and Development Director.

  • How can I find Manager, Sciences jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search by title, location, and relevant skills to narrow opportunities to your career goals.