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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$110K - $130K *

Lead IT initiatives to ensure seamless execution of major business separations. Drive strategic planning and coordination, addressing all technological impacts and risks while fostering collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT project management by leading transformative initiatives in divestiture and separation. Guide cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of critical technology objectiv...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative IT projects by leading integrations during business separations, ensuring smooth transitions, and managing complex dependencies in fast-paced environments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $236K *

Lead the development and execution of innovative AI learning products, collaborating cross-functionally to unify platforms and enhance user experiences. Drive strategy and architecture for personalize...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing specialty gas delivery systems, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends while driving product innovation and lifecycle strategies for the se...

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

$149K - $166K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations, ensuring timely, high-quality submissions to global health authorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, risks, and compli...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion the execution of clinical trials by managing CROs and vendors, ensuring compliance with FDA and GCP standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance project efficiency and drive collaboration ac...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and excellence from startup to closeout. Mentor a team of professionals while managing IRB submissions, documentation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $192K *

Drive the strategy and evolution of a secure, scalable data platform, leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance business intelligence and analytics capabilities while ensuring data governance and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $192K *

Elevate data capabilities by leading the strategy and execution of a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted analytics and governance, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping operational excellence. In this hands-on role, you'll drive management cadence, oversee metrics, and manage contracts, ensuring the leadership team operates smoothly and eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by managing the leadership team's cadence, metrics, and contract operations. This hands-on role blends business judgment with execution, ensuring alignment and efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative data initiatives that drive business value and innovation. As a strategic Data Project Manager, you will bridge technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring data becomes a core drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in market intelligence and sales support, bridging teams to drive insights and strategies in U.S. power markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and enhance cu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in optimizing expert allocation across specialized domains, ensuring the right talent is available for projects. Balance planning and execution to meet staffing targets while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Manage the supply of specialized experts across dynamic domains, ensuring optimal allocation and productivity. Collaborate with teams to build staffing plans, enhance expert engagement, and drive proj...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading daily operations in our Network Operations and Security Center. Manage a diverse team, oversee incident response, and drive operational improvements to enh...

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

$85K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary projects, coordinating teams, and managing client relationships to ensure high-quality delivery and efficiency across complex engineering initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $130K *

Grow and lead complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver high-quality results while managing budgets, schedules, and relati...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing inspection readiness, and fostering client partnerships. Drive continuous improvement and team development to ensure...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory compliance and quality management in a dynamic environment. Lead audits, oversee cleanroom operations, and enhance quality systems while fostering client partnerships and team develop...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by ensuring regulatory compliance, leading audits, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain stron...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $219K *

Empower clinical laboratory operations by managing projects across therapeutic areas, ensuring timely study starts and data delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in clinical laboratory project management, ensuring timely delivery of laboratory services across therapeutic areas while collaborating with cross-functional team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Transform clinical laboratory operations by managing projects across therapeutic areas, ensuring timely study starts and data delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.