Explore Scientific Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Scientific Manager Do?

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.

Common Scientific Manager Roles

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

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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.

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Drive your career with a pivotal role in clinical strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate genetic insights into innovative treatments, while ensuring compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Explore innovative program management in diagnostics, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive product devel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading process improvement initiatives and managing a dedicated team to ensure high standards in production and compliance, while fostering a culture of safet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $105K *

Drive advanced computational solutions for multi-institutional research projects, integrating AI and HPC technologies. Collaborate with faculty and manage a team to enhance research computing services...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $105K *

Innovate and shape the future of research computing by developing scalable software solutions that enhance scientific workflows. Collaborate with faculty and students to leverage advanced technologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$127K - $191K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$67K - $101K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $173K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions by managing project lifecycles, coordinating resources, and ensuring customer satisfaction across diverse technical challenges in a dynam...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $135K *

Elevate project delivery by managing complex automation and control systems integration projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, adherence to budgets, and alignmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Empower your career by leading strategic global operations projects. Drive process improvements and ensure effective execution across cross-functional teams while delivering on time and within budget...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Manage and deliver large-scale operations projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Drive process improvements and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes on time...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of operations by leading strategic projects that enhance efficiency and drive process improvements across multiple functions, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery aligned with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the development of bioanalytical quantitation methods for large molecules using LC-MS/MS. Collaborate with teams to manage projects, employ new technologies, and ensure compliance while enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $168K *

Drive innovative AAV production strategies and lead experimental projects to advance therapeutic development. Collaborate with senior leaders to transform scientific goals into actionable plans, ensur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare marketing by leading product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and turning complex challenges into impactful software solutions. This...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Shape the future of healthcare marketing by leading product development efforts, driving cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging data insights to create impactful, user-focused software solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to define, develop, and launch data-driven software solutions for healthcare marketing. Influence product evolution and optimize user ex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, overseeing marine handling systems projects for government clients. Lead planning, execution, and coordination of technical operations while ensuring complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in analytical services, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing a high-performing team to support product lifecycle management and commercialization in a cGMP env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $177K *

Lead the Lab Engineering function, overseeing operations, workforce, and facilities to support testing at scale. Drive safety, efficiency, and innovation in a dynamic environment, enabling rigorous ev...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $128K *

Manage day-to-day operations of a collaborative research lab, ensuring efficient workflows, resource coordination, and team support while contributing to scientific projects and enhancing operational...

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Scientific Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.