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.
Scientific managers are responsible for overseeing the research process, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently, securing funding for their projects, and managing team's performance.
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.
At Ladders, we have an expansive listing of high-paying scientific management jobs to elevate your career to the next level.
Senior Project Manager, Oncology
$122K *
Champion project success by leading the global team in Oncology, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering client relationships and supporting business developmen...
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$100K - $130K *
Empower project success as a Program Manager, overseeing execution quality and financial performance across multiple commissioning projects while developing Project Managers to achieve strategic objec...
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$80K - $90K *
Champion complex healthcare implementations, ensuring seamless EHR integrations and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to drive customer success and optimize deployment stra...
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Manager, Service Solutions (Northeast Region)
$80K - $105K *
Inspire a regional team to achieve service excellence and operational success. Lead field specialists in delivering high-quality support while managing P&L performance and driving customer satisfactio...
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Program Manager - AI Pipeline Management
$90K - $130K *
Champion the successful delivery of AI initiatives in federal healthcare, overseeing the entire AI pipeline from planning to operationalization. Collaborate with diverse teams to exceed compliance sta...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
Lead the full proposal lifecycle for diverse government solicitations. Collaborate with stakeholders to craft compelling submissions, ensuring compliance and quality. Drive strategic opportunities whi...
1 week ago
$150K - $170K *
Drive impactful program management by leading multi-program portfolios, cultivating strategic client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence within a dynamic, remote environment...
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Clinical Trial Manager/ Senior Clinical Trial Manager
$110K - $200K *
Drive excellence in clinical trials by leading planning and oversight efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong collaboration among teams, all while maintaining the highest standards for pati...
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Clinical Trial Manager/ Senior Clinical Trial Manager
$110K - $200K *
Lead clinical trials by managing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving feasibility and recruitment strategies. Collaborate with internal teams, oversee budgeting, and maintain quality deliverab...
1 week ago
$125K - $171K *
Accelerate cross-functional initiatives as a Program Manager, driving complex improvement projects that enhance portfolio execution across departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and...
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$90K - $110K *
Drive the successful integration of technology vendors while building operational frameworks in a dynamic and evolving environment, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to enhance program deli...
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Group Director, Scientific Communications
$145K - $165K *
Lead the charge in scientific communications for mid to large accounts, ensuring compelling scientific narratives and strategic growth through effective project management and team collaboration, whil...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compelling proposals, managing schedules, and leading collaborative efforts to create high-quality responses to Federal solicitations, ensuring compliance an...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $110K *
Drive cross-functional project management to enhance systemization and achieve revenue goals, fostering collaboration and innovation for successful multisite integrations while ensuring customer satis...
1 week ago
$104K - $130K *
Champion project success by managing the full project lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget in mission-critical environments. Drive innovation and eff...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Elevate client relationships by effectively applying AI technologies in the automotive sector. Drive growth through strategic insights, performance metrics, and exceptional communication. Successfully...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Field Applications Scientists
$167K - $170K *
Drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence through leadership of the Field Applications Scientists team, enhancing relationships and delivering cross-functional solutions while managing bu...
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Manager, Technical Support - AI Sequencing
$154K - $206K *
Lead and scale customer support for an innovative AI product line. Drive execution and strategy while building processes, systems, and teams to enhance customer experiences and feedback integration wi...
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Senior Manager, Commercial Forecasting and Insights
$115K - $145K *
Transform global forecasting by owning and enhancing our forecasting ecosystem. Collaborate with Sales and Finance to deliver actionable insights and drive data-informed decision-making that impacts r...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Inspire operational excellence in expanded access programs globally, integrating strategy, leadership, and compliance for scalable success while driving team performance and enhancing patient-first co...
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Medical Affairs Research Manager
$164K - $226K *
Engage with key opinion leaders to drive innovative oncology research, bridging scientific collaboration and clinical feasibility studies to enhance product understanding and market impact for genomic...
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Medical Affairs Research Manager
$164K - $226K *
Develop impactful clinical research strategies by partnering with KOLs, managing proposals, and executing evidence-generating studies. Lead collaborations across stakeholders to address unmet clinical...
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Project Manager, Laboratory Services - Level Dependent on Experience
$80K - $120K *
Deliver comprehensive oversight of laboratory clinical trials to ensure compliance and quality assurance. Manage complex projects from initiation to closeout while fostering team collaboration and ali...
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$80K - $100K *
Manage supplier onboarding processes while leading a team to enhance compliance and optimize performance metrics across multiple workforce programs, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity fo...
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Research Scientist, LLM Evaluation & Post-Training
$150K - $300K *
Empower groundbreaking AI advancements by designing evaluation frameworks and post-training methodologies. Lead collaborative research efforts to shape future modeling strategies, with opportunities f...
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What qualifications do I need to be a Scientific Manager?
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?
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?
A typical day may involve leading team meetings, overseeing lab activities, analyzing data, ensuring compliance with lab protocols, and coordinating with other departments.