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 - $140K *

Drive innovative product development as a Senior Scientist, leading cross-functional teams to create cutting-edge polymer additives. Engage in hands-on lab work, data analysis, and customer collaborat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Champion effective publication strategies and lead scientific communication initiatives, acting as a strategic partner to clients and teams. Navigate complex medical affairs content to drive impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future by leading complex projects within a dynamic team, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder satisfaction while mentoring peers and enhancing project management practices in a col...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $88K *

Lead the charge in supervising a dynamic team within a GMP warehouse, ensuring efficient operations in receiving, inventory management, and shipping while fostering a culture of safety and continuous...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Support our team by managing inspection schedules for CAPEX projects in the oil and gas sector. Collaborate with clients and inspectors to ensure quality standards and timely execution, while maintain...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Champion project success by leading teams, solving client issues, and managing multiple projects with independence. Drive quality assurance initiatives and deliver key insights to clients while foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $98K *

Optimize project execution by managing hospital design and construction activities, ensuring compliance with specifications, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $98K *

Drive impactful healthcare projects by managing design and construction activities. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams to deliv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $113K *

Elevate your career by leading interdisciplinary research initiatives, managing projects, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic research environment. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to dr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $113K *

Join us to lead and manage interdisciplinary research projects, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and enhance fun...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $120K *

Drive your career with us as you lead complex projects in Hospital Billing and Outpatient Revenue Cycle Operations, enhancing efficiency and revenue performance through collaboration and innovative pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $121K *

Transform community engagement through innovative outreach and education initiatives. Lead project management efforts, coordinate events, and enhance communications to strengthen partnerships and elev...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of project management by delivering impactful customer projects. Lead project initiatives from start to finish while mentoring junior team members and enhancing PMO standards for exce...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $151K *

Engage in leading protein expression assays for translational research, overseeing assay design, validation, and testing. Supervise lab staff, ensure quality, and communicate results effectively to cl...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $174K *

Drive ecosystem growth by managing partnerships across teams, enhancing product integrations, and optimizing performance metrics to deliver value for customers and stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $209K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in ecosystem partnerships, collaborating across functions to enhance product offerings and deliver measurable business impact through strategic relationships and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $174K *

Empower growth by managing strategic partnerships across product, sales, and marketing. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance ecosystem performance and drive measurable business impact for partner...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $174K *

Champion ecosystem growth by collaborating across teams to enhance partner operations, drive strategic initiatives, and optimize performance metrics, ensuring value delivery to customers and stakehold...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K *

Drive successful software implementations for government clients, managing multiple projects from contract to go-live. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery whi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovative solutions and lead a dynamic team to enhance customer success in life sciences. Collaborate with partners, provide technical support, and ensure product excellence to accelerate R&D p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of Field Applications Scientists to innovate solutions, enhance customer relationships, and drive product success in the life sciences sector, ensuring impac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team dedicated to advancing life support systems in aerospace. Drive technical excellence, workforce development, and innovative solutions to support current a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement operations by leading a dynamic team, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and supplier relations, while continuously...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare operations by leading a dynamic primary care practice, enhancing patient experiences, optimizing workflows, and driving team performance to achieve operational excellence and fina...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$75K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance their social media strategies using healthcare insights, data-driven execution, and creative content development for multi-channel success. This role demands a proa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.