Explore Scientific Manager Careers

Scientific Managers oversee and manage scientific research and technical projects. They strategically plan, coordinate, and guide the execution of research efforts, often managing teams of researchers and technicians.

Responsibilities

Scientific managers are responsible for overseeing the research process, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently, securing funding for their projects, and managing team's performance.

Skills Required

They need excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to manage budget and resources, a strong understanding of scientific research methods, and the aptitude to lead talented scientific teams.

Opportunities Await at Ladders

At Ladders, we have an expansive listing of high-paying scientific management jobs to elevate your career to the next level.

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$150K - $180K *

Engage in impactful project management for IT initiatives, collaborating with teams to deliver engineering solutions using Siemens Teamcenter. Drive scoping, planning, and execution for multiple concu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $290K *

Accelerate impact by leading market strategies, executing growth plans, and promoting collaborative initiatives across diverse sectors to achieve revenue growth and brand enhancement in assigned marke...

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1 week ago

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

$200K - $270K *

Drive innovation in Centralized Statistical Monitoring with strategic leadership, enhancing analytical capabilities and methodologies for clinical trials. Collaborate across functions to ensure rigoro...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K *

Drive operational excellence and cross-functional alignment for global platform teams, ensuring measurable impact and continuous improvement. Lead a diverse team, fostering accountability while collab...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Partner with us to architect and drive marketing operations, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering robust demand generation strategies while collaborating with sales and marketing teams to m...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate project delivery by leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O implementations. Manage end-to-end process, fostering collaboration with stakeholders and offshore teams, while ensuring quality assur...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $269K *

Contribute to mission success by leading federal program management efforts, ensuring compliance, strategic oversight, and high-quality delivery in a complex consulting environment while fostering col...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead and execute sales operations initiatives to drive revenue growth, ensuring alignment across departments, while establishing frameworks and processes to optimize performance in a dynamic environme...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Engineer impactful sales operations strategies, drive revenue planning, and enhance forecasting capabilities through collaboration across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Delivery teams, ensuring measur...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic data analysis team, overseeing data management tasks, ensuring quality, and innovating through technical solutions to drive effective data reporting and suppor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the AI transformation for GTM operations, leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize workflows across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and RevOps. Drive impactful initiatives and hands...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovative procurement solutions by leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI-enabled workflows that modernize utility capital investment processes, ensuring compliance and oper...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $220K *

Drive innovation by leading a regional team of translational scientists, enhancing oncology research through advanced data strategies and partnerships with top medical institutions while ensuring comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $216K *

Drive global health economics strategies and outcomes research, collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate payer-relevant evidence and support HTA submissions, ensuring compliance and maxim...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform MLR review processes by coordinating multi-functional workflows, enhancing efficiency and compliance, and securing timely approvals for promotional materials across teams, ensuring regulator...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $192K *

Transform mission outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, aligning technical roadmaps, and delivering scalable solutions that meet user needs while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented en...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion the transformation of accounting operations to enhance scalability, support cross-functional collaboration, and drive efficient processes in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $153K *

Transform the life sciences R&D landscape by driving data strategies, optimizing processes, and leading teams while ensuring exceptional project delivery and client satisfaction across various technol...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate scientific impact by overseeing and developing content across multiple therapeutic accounts while ensuring strategic growth and client engagement through innovative planning and project man...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic brand planning and growth through effective client interactions and project managemen...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive program management excellence, overseeing complex federal projects and ensuring compliance with FAA standards. Lead and collaborate with contractors and government stakeho...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Deliver effective program management for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and oversight. Liaise with governmental stakeholders while leading a team to meet performance objectives and deliverable...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $192K *

Lead a transformative team to innovate and deliver high-quality analytical content. Enhance efficiency through AI and modernized editorial practices while ensuring robust content strategies align with...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of critical drug validation by designing, executing, and leading projects that ensure compliance and efficiency across all stages of sterile process qualifications in pharmaceutical m...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $165K *

Champion customer success by leading onboarding, engagement, and account health initiatives for new users of our technology platforms. Foster relationships through proactive management and collaborati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Scientific Manager?question toggle

    Generally, you need a bachelor’s degree in any scientific discipline and years of experience in the field. Many employers prefer candidates with Master’s degree or PhD. Strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills are also crucial.

  • What salary can I expect as a Scientific Manager?question toggle

    The salary largely depends on your qualifications, experience, and the location of the job. Jobs listed on Ladders are high-paying jobs, often offering salaries north of $100,000.

  • What does a typical day for a Scientific Manager look like?question toggle

    A typical day may involve leading team meetings, overseeing lab activities, analyzing data, ensuring compliance with lab protocols, and coordinating with other departments.