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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$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative analytical solutions while leading a dynamic lab team. Oversee quality testing, method development, and compliance with industry standards to ensure excellence in product analysis...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing innovation portfolios, ensuring successful project delivery through strategic analysis, risk assessment, and robust stakeholder coordination...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $139K *

Drive operational excellence by leading Network Operations teams to ensure seamless monitoring, support, and reliability of customer-facing applications. Collaborate across functions to enhance servic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$365K - $435K *

Lead the charge in advancing safety and security programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance agent deployment. Drive communication, manage risks, and maintain project metrics to ensure ef...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive high-performance laboratory operations and team development across multiple sites, ensuring accurate data and compliance with industry standards. Communicate key metrics to stakeholders while in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$171K - $274K *

Lead and elevate a high-performing program management team, enhancing execution discipline and visibility across complex product-development initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $274K *

Join a dynamic team to lead program management, enhance execution discipline, and drive visibility across complex engineering initiatives while fostering a high-performing culture and stakeholder alig...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform global security training by implementing innovative programs that align with business priorities and compliance standards. Drive continuous improvement and ensure effective learning solution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion operational excellence by leading global infrastructure services, ensuring reliable and compliant technology solutions across multiple sites. Drive continuous improvement and strategic initia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of automated quality metrics dashboards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing system integrations and digital workflows for improved operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $100K *

Transform clinical trial execution by managing home visit projects, collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure compliance and success. Lead training, mentor junior staff, and drive process improve...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $141K *

Develop AI applications that simplify complex tasks and enhance decision-making. Lead technical direction, collaborate with teams, and ensure robust implementation from prototype to production, drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex programs and projects with budgets up to $20M, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to methodologies. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior staff, and engage with stakeholders to achi...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $114K *

Lead the development and management of student housing programs, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment that enhances student engagement and success while aligning with institutional priorities and co...

Oshawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving the successful delivery of complex liquid-cooling projects. Oversee end-to-end execution, ensuring seamless communication and coordination among stakeholders while managing...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic division focused on fire and life safety, driving growth and customer satisfaction while fostering a high-performance culture and achieving financial targets...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading clinical pharmacy operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance, and staff development. Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize therapeutic outcom...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead transformative IT projects, ensuring quality and collaboration across teams. Manage multiple high-visibility initiatives, fostering relationships with stakeholders to meet organizational goals an...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by leading pharmacy programs, ensuring client satisfaction through effective team coordination, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Be the key lin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pharmacy operations by managing client relationships and ensuring operational excellence. Drive performance reviews, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to...

Louisville, KYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead and oversee open pit sand mining operations, managing production and plant activities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and optimizing resources for efficiency and effectiveness...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $99K *

Oversee strategic and operational leadership for regional medical education, enhancing distributed education through project management, financial oversight, and partnership development to support MD...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $99K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical education by providing strategic leadership and operational management for regional education initiatives, enhancing partnerships, and ensuring high-qu...

Kingston, ONRemote

1 week ago

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

$134K - $219K *

Champion operational leadership in drug development, managing cross-functional teams to create strategic plans, budgets, and timelines from preclinical stages to commercialization, ensuring effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Transform the drug development landscape by leading cross-functional teams, managing strategic plans, and ensuring project execution from preclinical stages to commercialization. Drive collaboration a...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.