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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$75K - $131K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee administrative and financial operations for a large academic department, ensuring effective support across multiple programs while driving strategic initiatives and mana...

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $172K *

Lead the medical laboratory team by providing diagnostic services, ensuring quality standards, and managing operations. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care through effect...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $119K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic design team, ensuring creative excellence and effective service delivery in a fast-paced environment, while aligning design outputs with brand standards and institutional pr...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

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

$500K+*

Join a team that's at the forefront of scaling large agent systems, designing and executing experiments to enhance performance and efficiency. Collaborate across disciplines to build robust platforms...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Innovate in the intersection of research and engineering by designing and executing large-scale experiments on agent teams, enhancing performance, and building robust systems for complex problem-solvi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Unlock potential by designing and executing large-scale experiments on agent teams, enhancing performance and efficiency while building robust systems for reliable operation and insightful evaluations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex, cross-functional projects that drive strategic outcomes. Collaborate with senior leaders to translate objectives into actionable plans while navigating amb...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career forward by supporting executive leadership and managing a high-performing EA team. Collaborate across functions to enhance productivity, coordinate travel, and optimize operations in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the P&L of a business unit, driving growth through strategic leadership, team development, and operational excellence. Collaborate with sales and management to enhance service offerings and en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $158K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI governance by designing, testing, and enhancing frameworks that ensure responsible AI practices across the organization, collaborating with diverse teams to drive efficie...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $159K *

Transform clinical education by overseeing faculty and student placements, ensuring compliance and performance standards while fostering a supportive learning environment...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by leading advanced research in machine learning, focusing on large language models, optimization, and scalable training systems. Collaborate with talented teams, publish impact...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to driving operational excellence and profitability. As a key leader, you'll oversee financial performance, develop high-performing teams, and enhance manufacturing operat...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the global RCE lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to coordinate complex capital investment requests, ensuring alignment and decision readiness throughout the process while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead global clinical laboratory projects by ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and effective cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior project managers to elevate team p...

Kentucky, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

Shape the future of supply chain execution by managing end-to-end operations for project material readiness, ensuring data integrity, and leading process transformation initiatives to support scalable...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Drive success by building and leading a high-performing BDR team. Own strategy, coaching, and playbook development to ensure pipeline predictability and team growth. Collaborate with Marketing and Sal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead a high-performing BDR team, driving strategy and accountability to achieve pipeline targets. Develop talent, refine processes, and ensure alignment with Marketing and Sales for predictable outcom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Join our team to modernize global supply chain systems by transforming data into actionable insights, leveraging AI tools, and enhancing analytics capabilities to drive efficiency and decision-making...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $132K *

Champion operational excellence across Seeds Development in the Western US, driving strategic leadership, compliance, and talent development to enhance nursery and seed logistics performance while ens...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the operational and strategic initiatives of outpatient practices, ensuring effective collaboration among staff and departments to enhance patient satisfaction and drive financial growth. Oversee...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead project and service operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and effective team management. Drive performance metrics, enhance service delivery, and foster...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower a dynamic team to enhance customer project delivery and service excellence. Lead operational oversight, foster employee development, and drive continuous improvement to ensure exceptional cust...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance customer success as a key Engagement Manager, leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI/ML solutions. Drive relationship management, project execution, and strategic growth to ensure except...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.