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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$150K *

Empower the growth of a multi-cloud practice by leading strategic initiatives, driving team performance, and enhancing client relationships in Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments. Shape the fut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $215K *

Transform the future of AI by leading innovative programs that drive emerging platform initiatives. Collaborate across teams to convert exploratory projects into impactful, funded programs while manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing and delivering clinical portfolio initiatives with strong project management skills. Drive collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and governanc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $145K *

Manage and deliver clinical portfolio initiatives, ensuring project alignment, accountability, and stakeholder coordination while operating independently through all phases of implementation...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee development projects, ensuring timely execution and cross-departmental collaboration. Enhance processes while managing resources to drive delivery and innovation acr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative technology solutions by leading application development initiatives. Partner closely with healthcare organizations to shape digital strategies, enhance user experiences, and ensure se...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance federal acquisition operations, drive process improvements, and implement technology solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency across d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, fostering collaboration across teams to drive performance and deliver measurable value in a dyn...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Champion project management excellence to boost organizational efficiency and client satisfaction. Guide and develop teams while liaising with sponsors and vendors to ensure project success. Lead init...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $117K *

Partner with us to oversee home health operations, ensuring quality patient care and achieving performance goals. Lead a dedicated team while managing clinical and non-clinical services with a focus o...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance project success by leading internal teams and vendor partners to deliver high-quality support for complex economic projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and ex...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading comprehensive materials management strategies for high-stakes EPC/EPCM projects, ensuring optimal quality, cost efficiency, and safety to support successful project exec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing national clinical trials for innovative stroke treatments. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee project timelines, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving cli...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $230K *

Shape strategic direction and oversee high-value capital projects in life sciences, ensuring operational excellence and driving business impact through cross-functional leadership and mentorship...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental health and safety initiatives across multiple facilities. Ensure compliance, drive safety culture, and oversee budget management while collaborating with dive...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $164K *

Shape the future of genomics by leading R&D efforts in advanced cancer research technologies, mentoring a skilled team, and transforming innovative assays into high-throughput solutions to accelerate...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a team of Technical Program Managers to drive strategic initiatives, manage portfolio priorities, and enhance customer engagement while ensuring effective governance and risk manageme...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $96K *

Lead the charge in delivering integrated marketing initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and strong client relationships. Oversee project execution across multiple channels while managing resou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K *

Lead a team in managing hazardous waste operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. Oversee waste receipt, shipment, and environmental compliance tasks while fostering a cul...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Oversee and optimize enterprise systems to enhance administrative and research operations. Lead a team to integrate technology solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Optimize the enterprise systems landscape to enhance administrative and research operations. Lead a team to integrate modern solutions, ensuring reliability and alignment with strategic goals while dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead CQV activities in filling & packaging for aseptic pharmaceutical environments. Drive project execution, manage schedules and resources, and enhance operational efficiency through innovation. Coll...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $166K *

Lead the charge in managing an Incident Response Center team, ensuring effective coordination of technology outage responses and service disruptions. Drive operational excellence, coach team members...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $95K *

Lead the charge in computational modeling to explore non-ionizing electromagnetic fields' effects on the human nervous system, collaborating with a dedicated team and mentoring junior staff to advance...

Today

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

$85K - $100K *

Innovate leadership development initiatives that empower Ontario hospital leaders through strategic insights, program design, and stakeholder engagement, enhancing their impact and fostering continuou...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.