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 *

Champion the end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives within Crew Lifecycle Transformation, driving process analysis, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $142K *

Lead our transformation in Technology Business Management and FinOps. Collaborate across teams to enhance cost transparency, optimize technology investments, and drive informed decision-making through...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at optimizing business processes and systems by leading initiatives that align with strategic objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and drive co...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $161K *

Shape the future of our Supply Chain by leading continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of learning. Your expertise will drive operational excellence and empo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$92K - $142K *

Elevate your career by driving technology cost transparency and insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial decision-making and optimize technology investments, ensuring alignment with bus...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Help us enhance our GVP and GCP compliance program, ensuring regulatory adherence and quality oversight across pharmacovigilance and clinical studies while collaborating with global QA teams to drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Oversee the GVP and GCP compliance program, ensuring regulatory adherence and quality management across pharmacovigilance and clinical studies while collaborating with global QA teams to drive continu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $146K *

Join our team to define and enhance product strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and develop market-driven medical device solutions that improve patient outcomes and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $115K *

Drive enterprise-wide quality initiatives by leading projects that enhance patient safety and outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement strategic solutions, ensuring alignment with organiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform the supply chain through leadership of a multi-site purchasing team, optimizing material planning, and enhancing inventory management processes to drive continuous improvement across North A...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $135K *

Oversee the operational activities of a dynamic analytical laboratory, ensuring quality and performance while managing a skilled team. Drive financial objectives and client satisfaction through effect...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K *

Transform client relationships and drive operational excellence by leveraging your expertise in Environmental Services. Collaborate with leadership to enhance service delivery, conduct audits, and imp...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform workforce strategies to optimize data center operations, ensuring staffing efficiency and service-level objectives are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive forecasting accur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Shape the future of public service by leading transformative initiatives at the FDA. Engage with executives to drive project success, enhance operational performance, and develop actionable insights f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Contribute to impactful FDA initiatives by leading high-visibility projects, enhancing operational performance, and providing strategic advisory to executive leadership. Engage collaboratively with te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the Validation and Process Engineering teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Oversee equipment validation, project management, and cross-department collaborat...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $205K *

Shape the future of external funding operations by managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Independent Medical Education and related programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical development by leading innovative studies in Ophthalmology. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive impactful research and enhance patient...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in shaping clinical study strategies from design to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety and data integrity while driving innovative research i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical development in Ophthalmology. Lead innovative studies, collaborate with experts, and drive impactful research to advance life-changing therapies for p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and enhancing workplace safety through effective programs and training. Collaborate cross-functionally to u...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in crafting innovative marketing campaigns that drive engagement and brand storytelling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform insights into impactful strategies, ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Transform your career by leading the Integrated Business Planning team, driving demand planning for power and cooling equipment. Collaborate with clients and vendors to optimize equipment availability...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Oversee daily construction activities, ensuring quality control and project execution. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop strategies, manage schedules, and communicate effectively with stak...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Oversee the planning and execution of Remote Services projects, ensuring alignment with engineering directives. Manage program portfolios, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to drive successful ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.