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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$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...

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  •   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...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead clinical engineering operations, ensuring exceptional service and compliance. Oversee program management, staff development, and customer relations while driving continuous...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic venue by leading operations, enhancing guest experiences, and driving financial performance through effective management and strategic partnerships...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic clinical team in home health. Drive patient outcomes, ensure compliance, and foster professional growth while enjoying a stable work-life balance in a supporti...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading the development of machine learning and AI solutions, collaborating across teams to drive data-driven insights and strategic growth within the biotech commercial sector...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Lead the design and implementation of AI-driven workflows to enhance small-molecule drug discovery, fostering collaboration and innovation across teams while shaping the future of experimental science...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product quality by leading initiatives across operations, engineering, and supply chain. Drive continuous improvement and compliance while managing a dedicated team to enhance cust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving global technology and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI solutions and enhance workflows, ensuring measurable results a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform logistics operations by leading value stream mapping, optimizing material flow, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and dri...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $138K *

Drive the implementation of multi-site Operational Excellence initiatives, enhancing productivity and quality through metrics and Lean methodologies, while ensuring alignment with company objectives a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing technical projects in toxicology and exposure science, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery. Collaborate with senior experts and clients while advancing the Health Scien...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of multiple properties, overseeing personnel, budgets, and marketing strategies to enhance occupancy and financial performance while ensuring compliance with policies and procedure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful enterprise projects and client engagements, managing IT sprints and product rollouts. Utilize your expertise to build strong client relationships and deliver results in a fast-paced, co...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $132K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leading advanced analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data science solutions, enhancing patient experiences and op...

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2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project excellence in data center operations through effective lifecycle management, ensuring safety, quality, and fiscal responsibility while fostering cross-functional collaboration and innova...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $130K *

Unlock financial operations excellence by leading a dynamic team, driving process improvements and automating initiatives to enhance efficiency and collaboration in a complex program environment...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of information governance by coordinating AI and data compliance across multiple teams. Lead assessments, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure adherence to privacy and securit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining analytics by building and optimizing machine learning solutions that drive impactful decisions across customer interactions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver meas...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to ensure product quality through microbiological and analytical testing, compliance with GMP standards, and environmental monitoring, while contributing to the validation of life-saving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Transform drug discovery by leading innovative cheminformatics workflows, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance decision-making and accelerate scientific advancements in medicinal che...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Empower scientific innovation by leading the design and validation of agent-enabled workflows in cheminformatics. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance drug discovery processes and driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.