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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$95K - $115K *

Shape quality operations by ensuring compliance and excellence in clinical trials. Oversee the Quality Management System, manage Quality Events, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating wi...

Johnson City, TNRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality operations by ensuring compliance and excellence in clinical trial support. Oversee Quality Management Systems, manage CAPA programs, and drive continuous improvement while collaborat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building high-performing software teams, focusing on coaching, development, and delivery. Collaborate with Product to ensure project success while maintaining a culture of engineeri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$290K - $365K *

Champion the expansion of life sciences verification programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance access while ensuring safety. Drive clarity and efficiency in processes, transforming comp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $365K *

Join a team that's expanding access to life sciences capabilities through innovative program management. Drive cross-organizational efforts, streamline processes, and enhance user experience while ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage lab operations for the tLNP team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity. Collaborate with scientists and support teams to optimize workflows, equipment management, and compliance, drivi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse projects within the Caregiver Support portfolio, ensuring effective stakeholder coordination, training implementation, and operational excellence across multiple in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $189K *

Transform business insights by leading advanced analytics projects, utilizing SQL and Python to manipulate large datasets and develop models. Collaborate across functions to drive decision-making and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $195K *

Elevate client relationships by managing key accounts, driving satisfaction and growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring long-term success and measurable ROI for...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic partnerships to enhance educational and workforce initiatives, fostering collaboration with industry and community partners. Focus on enrollment growth and engagement through innovativ...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $174K *

Elevate clinical operations by managing and optimizing monitoring teams, ensuring compliance and quality throughout project lifecycles while fostering collaboration with sponsors and enhancing service...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's building and leading a dynamic engineering organization, driving the architecture and operational excellence of our core platform while mentoring a growing team in a fast-paced envi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a dynamic team to enhance our core platform. Drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure reliability as we scale to meet growing demand...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our engineering organization by leading a talented team, driving architectural excellence, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our core platform as we grow in the bioph...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in establishing robust enterprise systems, overseeing strategy, platform selection, and team building to ensure seamless integration across manufacturing, finance, and compliance in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $129K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to support organizational goa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and communicating clinical evidence for innovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage research, publications, and scientific communications, ensuring imp...

New Jersey, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare marketing by leading software delivery. Your coordination and agile expertise will drive product milestones and resolutions, enhancing user engageme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline software delivery, drive Agile processes, and manage dependencies, ensuring timely progress and effective communication across platforms...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving software delivery for cutting-edge healthcare marketing technology. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage sprints and timelines, and ensure clarity in communication to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Transform the delivery of cutting-edge healthcare technology by managing software delivery processes and coordinating teams. Play a key role in streamlining workflows, ensuring timely releases, and en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing software delivery across teams to enhance our healthcare marketing platform. Ensure timely project milestones, adapt Agile processes, and drive effective communication whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $223K *

Transform build operations in secure environments by leading automation efforts, driving compliance, and enhancing processes. Serve as a vital link between technical teams, ensuring operational excell...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's optimizing supply chain operations, focusing on procurement, inventory management, and 3PL relationships to enhance efficiency and support business growth across DTC and B2B channel...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.