Project Manager, Life Sciences Jobs

Project managers in life sciences lead complex initiatives across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and clinical research. They coordinate teams, timelines, budgets, vendors, and regulatory requirements to help organizations bring research, products, and services to market. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Life Sciences Project Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but commonly include defining scope and milestones, maintaining project plans and budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, communicating progress and risks, and resolving issues that could affect delivery. Depending on the role, project managers may support clinical trials, drug development, laboratory operations, technology implementations, manufacturing, or product launches. They may also help ensure work follows applicable quality systems and regulatory expectations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience managing complex projects, strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to balance changing priorities. Familiarity with life sciences workflows—such as clinical development, Good Clinical Practice, quality management, or regulated manufacturing—can be valuable. Project management credentials, including PMP, may be preferred for some positions. Requirements differ by organization, seniority, and project type.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Life sciences project managers work at biotech and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, medical device manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and consulting firms. With experience, professionals may advance to program management, portfolio leadership, operations, or executive roles. Browse current Ladders listings to compare seniority, specialization, and employer needs.

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Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Project Manager, Life Sciences jobs to discover roles that match your experience, location preferences, and career goals. Review each listing for its specific compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities.

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$99K - $232K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Manager, Life Sciences do?question toggle

    They plan and coordinate projects in areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, and medical devices. Typical work includes managing timelines, budgets, teams, risks, and stakeholder communication.

  • What qualifications are common for life sciences project manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for project management experience, communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with relevant life sciences or regulated-industry processes. Some roles prefer a degree in a related field or a credential such as PMP; requirements vary.

  • Where do life sciences project managers work?question toggle

    They may work for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, medical device manufacturers, healthcare organizations, laboratories, or consulting firms.

  • What career paths can follow a life sciences project manager role?question toggle

    Experienced project managers may move into program or portfolio management, operations leadership, product development, or executive roles, depending on their expertise and organization.

  • How can I find $100,000+ Project Manager, Life Sciences jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Project Manager, Life Sciences opportunities and review individual listings for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.