Scientific managers lead teams, programs, and operations that turn specialized expertise into reliable research and business outcomes. They may oversee laboratory or clinical research, guide technical staff, manage budgets and timelines, and communicate findings to organizational leaders. Explore Scientific Manager opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and discipline, but often include setting research priorities, supervising scientists and technical teams, coordinating experiments or studies, maintaining quality and safety standards, and ensuring projects meet regulatory and organizational requirements. Scientific managers may also evaluate data, prepare reports, manage resources, and collaborate with product, clinical, engineering, or commercial teams.
Related titles can include Research Manager, Laboratory Manager, Clinical Research Manager, Scientific Program Manager, R&D Manager, and Life Sciences Manager. The scope of each role depends on the organization, industry, and level of responsibility.
Employers commonly seek a relevant scientific degree and experience in research, laboratory, clinical, or technical settings. Leadership, project management, budgeting, communication, and problem-solving are valuable, along with familiarity with applicable quality systems, research methods, and regulatory requirements. Some positions may prefer an advanced degree or experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Search Scientific Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, qualifications, industry, and location to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.
$94K - $142K *
Lead the charge in managing laboratory operations for wastewater testing, ensuring seamless sample processing from collection to reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and del...
1 week ago
$105K - $115K *
Lead and enhance Quality Control operations for molecular biology reagents, ensuring compliance and efficiency in an ISO 13485 environment. Drive investigations, support product release, and foster a...
3 weeks ago
Program Manager, Manufacturing
$130K - $180K *
Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency and program management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, ensuring alignment and execution on high-impact engineering...
4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Research Solutions Engineering
$82K - $87K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through technology. Lead and mentor a talented group of professionals in delivering high-performance computing solutions that support innovative rese...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, overseeing critical Navy shipboard networks. Drive project success through effective resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication while e...
5 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Drive impactful market research initiatives by leading diverse projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior researchers. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights that s...
1 week ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the US and EU marke...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to design and oversee clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving key milestones across US and EU markets. Collaborate c...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Drive innovative clinical trial strategies across US and EU for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve key milestones in...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Drive innovative clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams. Shape the future of diagnostics by leading critical studies...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by driving clinical trial strategies across US and EU markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior scientis...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Shape the future of diagnostics by leading clinical trial strategies across US and EU markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and drive innovative study design...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research, driving strategic study designs and regulatory compliance for neurodegenerative diagnostics across US and EU markets, while collaborating wit...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Develop and drive clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the US and EU markets...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Drive innovative clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams. Lead the design and execution of studies that support globa...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and executing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the U...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive key mil...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the US and EU marke...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and executing clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in the U...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Drive clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams to achieve key milestones in US and EU markets. Shape the future of dia...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Drive innovative clinical trial strategies across US and EU for neurodegenerative diagnostics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and achieve key milestones in pro...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Transform clinical research strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving study designs across US and EU markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve k...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Shape clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving key milestones across US and EU markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to drive clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure regulatory compliance and achieve key milestones in the US and EU mar...
4 days ago
Principal Clinical Scientist (Neurodegenerative)
$120K - $130K *
Transform clinical trial strategies for neurodegenerative diagnostics, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving key milestones across US and EU markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to align clini...
4 days ago
What does a Scientific Manager do?
A Scientific Manager leads scientific teams or programs, overseeing work such as research, laboratory operations, clinical studies, project planning, budgets, quality standards, and communication of results. Duties differ by employer and scientific field.
What qualifications are commonly required for Scientific Manager jobs?
Many roles require a degree in a relevant scientific discipline and professional experience in research or a technical environment. Employers may also look for team leadership, project management, communication, and knowledge of relevant quality or regulatory practices. Requirements vary by position.
Which job titles are related to Scientific Manager?
Related titles may include Research Manager, Laboratory Manager, Clinical Research Manager, Scientific Program Manager, R&D Manager, and Life Sciences Manager.
How can I find Scientific Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Scientific Manager listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary details, qualifications, responsibilities, and location.