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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$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT project management practices, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Collaborate with diverse sta...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize laboratory information systems management, ensuring strategic leadership, governance, and operational excellence in compliance with healthcare regulations for exceptional patient care...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing software projects, coordinating teams to achieve quality, schedule, and performance goals while ensuring efficient resource deployment and risk mitigation throughout the pr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Drive excellence by leading IT project management initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration across technology projects...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $103K *

Optimize learning operations by managing LMS administration, coordinating training events, and supporting learner engagement. Collaborate with instructors to ensure a seamless educational experience a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in risk management by overseeing operations, compliance, and staff education to enhance patient safety and minimize liability. Collaborate across departments to implement effective str...

1 week ago

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

$93K - $183K *

Join us to advance innovative preclinical models for drug discovery. In this collaborative role, you'll integrate cutting-edge technologies and stem cell biology to create scalable, human-relevant mod...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion supply chain excellence by leading purchasing and NPI sourcing teams. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier performance, and ensure material readiness for production, all wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing service center operations, managing client accounts, and driving efficiency. Lead a skilled team while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $225K *

Champion complex data programs for AI research, enhancing evaluation quality through effective management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful product improvemen...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $90K *

Join us to shape innovative MBA and EMBA programs, enhancing student engagement and academic excellence while collaborating with faculty and industry leaders to ensure curriculum relevance and alignme...

3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $165K *

Inspire innovation by leading a team of mechanical engineers to design cutting-edge thermal solutions for high-density systems. Drive projects from concept to production while collaborating across fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $146K *

Manage diverse programs in Aerospace and Defense sectors. Drive product development efforts and establish key customer relationships to achieve business objectives, contributing to national security a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing Customer Success team, driving client engagement and value through strategic leadership and collaboration with sales. Foster growth in financial services by leveraging insig...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a diverse team, optimizing resources, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction in a dynamic service center environment. Champion continuous improvement an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $177K *

Transform change management practices by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring stakeholder readiness, and integrating effective communication strategies. Collaborate with leaders to drive adoption a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Elevate our maintenance operations by overseeing all aspects of machine and facility upkeep. Lead a dedicated team to ensure production efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $186K *

Lead and enhance global security operations, driving safety through access control, incident response, and policy implementation across all locations. Collaborate extensively to protect personnel and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $110K *

Elevate client care by leading a dynamic team in operations management, ensuring compliance, quality, and exceptional service delivery across multiple regions while fostering a supportive work environ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Advance financial management strategies by overseeing budgets, grants, and resources. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and effective reporting while supervising a dedicated team to sup...

6 days ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Drive program success by integrating technical, operational, and business teams to exceed customer expectations and manage all aspects of project performance, cost, and timelines for complex radar and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $200K *

Shape the future of industrial fabrication by leading complex projects, ensuring alignment with safety standards and client needs. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $117K *

Transform laboratory safety culture by overseeing compliance, training, and emergency management. Lead initiatives to enhance safety protocols and ensure regulatory adherence while fostering a proacti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful renovation projects across a diverse portfolio of multi-family communities. Oversee construction activities, manage contractors, and ensure quality standards while collaborating with s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Manage and transform priority initiatives by leading high-stakes projects, ensuring effective execution of supplemental appropriations while collaborating across teams to drive programmatic success an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.