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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$98K - $147K *

Unlock your potential by leading supply chain operations, ensuring efficient material flow and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, manage inventory, and support p...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Optimize project execution by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards. Engage stakeholders to meet customer demands while driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufactur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the management of sponsored programs by overseeing financial operations, enhancing funding proposals, and implementing effective policies to maximize research funding efficiency and complianc...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the Sponsored Programs division to enhance funding levels and proposal output. Oversee financial management, develop policies, and ensure compliance while fostering collabo...

Miami, FLRemote

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

$180K - $230K *

Drive strategic program management across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Lead the execution of complex development programs while fostering collaboration and accounta...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Oversee daily operations of a multidisciplinary research program focused on brain health. Manage staff, ensure protocol compliance, and enhance research processes to support high-quality study executi...

2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $165K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team to lead laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, quality, and staff development while enhancing patient care and safety through effective management and innovative practices...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $188K *

Champion the 340B program by ensuring compliance, leading audits, and educating staff. Collaborate with pharmacy teams to optimize drug utilization and maintain regulatory standards while overseeing o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$133K - $200K *

Optimize our supply chain operations by leading a dynamic team, managing procurement strategies, and ensuring compliance with government regulations while fostering strong supplier relationships to su...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee laboratory operations, ensuring quality control and efficient management of departments while supporting patient care through diagnostic services and staff guidance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $144K *

Lead and enhance laboratory operations by developing systems for quality assessment, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development to meet customer needs effectively...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing facility strategies to ensure operational efficiency and compliance in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, while driving sustainability initiatives and managi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion campus-wide systems by ensuring their security, availability, and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT services with institutional goals, managing vendor relationships and le...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading product strategies for health plans and providers. Drive innovation to deliver measurable ROI and ensure product-market fit while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Champion the execution of capital construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance facilities across campuses...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage the Central Sterile Processing Department, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and staff development while collaborating with surgical services and leadership to enhance patient care a...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$112K - $145K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency through strategic project management, mentoring, and supplier collaboration while improving material availability for production operati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform client relationships by managing pharmaceutical programs, overseeing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program performance while adhering t...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $145K *

Optimize commercial accounting processes by managing revenue, inventory, and accounts receivable. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive process impro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $129K *

Drive biologics programs from initiation to GMP manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client expectations. Collaborate across teams to manage risks and support successful commerci...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $104K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse capital projects, ensuring successful delivery from planning to closeout. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to maintain budget, schedule, and quality across...

3 weeks ago

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

$86K - $161K *

Join a dynamic laboratory team to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and lead quality initiatives while guiding staff and overseeing day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment focused on l...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $161K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in laboratory management, overseeing staff, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient care through quality initiatives and training in a dynamic clinical en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.