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.
$180K - $190K *
Shape the future of acquisition management by leading transformational programs, optimizing operational effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance mission success for...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower our team by driving end-to-end execution of complex customer deployments and cross-functional programs, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with strategic goals. Manage dependencies and nav...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance production efficiency and regulatory compliance by overseeing waste management operations, guiding staff, and implementing safety protocols to achieve organizational goals and enhance environm...
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$98K - $157K *
Join a team that's redefining power management. Lead medium-voltage grid projects, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while navigating complex engineering challenges. Shape the culture and pe...
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$78K - $116K *
Shape the future of biomarker research by designing and executing complex experiments, analyzing data, and leading lab maintenance initiatives while collaborating in a fast-paced laboratory environmen...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Lead R&D Project Management to enhance electrical power systems. Foster innovation, collaborate with teams, and drive successful product development for low and medium voltage solutions that ensure cu...
Reposted 5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing SaaS software development projects, ensuring successful client implementations through comprehensive planning and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet strategi...
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Project Manager, NA Skin Health
$124K - $175K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse Innovation and Life Cycle projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance. Collaborate across functions to align on project scope, mitigate risks, and driv...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Shape client success by managing project lifecycles and maintaining strong communications throughout. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and...
3 weeks ago
Implementation Manager/Director
$200K - $280K *
Shape the future of ERP implementations by leading customer success initiatives, fostering relationships, and optimizing methodologies to enhance customer experiences and satisfaction. Drive outcomes...
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Senior Product Manager, AI Laboratory Analytics
$160K - $200K *
Bring your expertise to shape AI-driven analytics solutions for modern laboratories, guiding strategy and execution while engaging with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful produc...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead project management efforts to ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality programs on time and within budget, while managing communications, expectations, and collaborations with intern...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Quality Engineering Product Surveillance
$110K - $156K *
Drive product quality and customer confidence by leading a team in quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, while fostering collaboration and accountability across functions to a...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Partner with us to drive technical customer inquiries from inception to resolution, bridging gaps between customers and engineering teams while enhancing our product and customer experience through de...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager - Core Systems Transformation
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of business execution by coordinating activities across departments for the Core Systems Transformation Program, ensuring deliverables meet key milestones and supporting operational rea...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $190K *
Join our multidisciplinary team to innovate assay development and data evaluation. Leverage cheminformatics to enhance our Octant Navigator platform, contributing to cutting-edge drug discovery and ad...
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$130K - $179K *
Help us navigate the regulatory landscape to advance innovative cell therapies from early to late-stage development while ensuring compliance, managing submissions, and collaborating with cross-functi...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Develop and lead a talented software engineering team to build impactful customer-facing mobile applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and robust user experiences in a fast-paced fintech env...
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Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry, Purification
$140K - $160K *
Partner with us to optimize our chromatography purification fleet utilizing SFC-MS and LC-MS systems. Develop, standardize, and manage high-throughput purification methods crucial for accelerating dru...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower a dynamic laboratory team to lead biospecimen operations supporting cancer research. Drive strategic growth through collaborative culture and data-driven performance management while ensuring...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to operational excellence by managing laboratory functions, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, while fostering client relations and leading a dedicated team to achieve budget go...
3 weeks ago
Principal Manager, Clinical Operations Lead
$165K - $180K *
Join our team to oversee the execution and management of regional clinical trials, driving operational excellence while collaborating across functions. Bring your expertise to lead clinical operations...
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Principal Manager, Clinical Operations Lead
$165K - $180K *
Oversee and optimize US regional clinical trials, ensuring execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships while driving process improvements in a fas...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Join to lead impactful Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security programs across a vast manufacturing site, fostering a safety-first culture while ensuring compliance and effective training for all...
1 week ago
Project Manager, NRO Development
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing cross-functional teams to drive medical device projects from conception through development, ensuring alignment with customer needs and regulatory standards while achieving...
6 days ago
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.