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.
$100K - $125K *
Engage your project management expertise to lead high-volume healthcare software implementations. Drive team success and client satisfaction while managing project scope, timelines, and budgets across...
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Project Manager - Pillar Tools
$89K - $148K *
Manage software development initiatives to enhance engineering tools, ensuring effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and alignment with business needs to optimize product lifecycle and d...
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Project Manager - Pillar Tools
$89K - $148K *
Transform your career by leading innovative software development initiatives in Gas Power Engineering. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering tools and optimize product lifecycle management f...
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$130K - $180K *
Unlock your career by owning the feedback loop between models and experimental validation. Drive biological insights into actionable research, collaborating to enhance data-driven modeling and decisio...
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$80K - $110K *
Drive the development of innovative orthopedic products from concept to market. Oversee project management, ensuring timelines, budgets, and compliance standards are met while leading diverse teams an...
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Associate Director, Scientific Operations
$167K - $209K *
Champion operational excellence as you coordinate production and strategic initiatives, driving the scientific direction in collaboration with leadership. Enable measurable impact through program mana...
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$90K - $120K *
Innovate change management practices by overseeing technology transitions, ensuring governance, and driving continuous improvements. Collaborate with teams to maintain efficient workflows and uphold o...
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$180K - $240K *
Oversee software development projects and lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality products while managing schedules, risks, and stakeholder communication in a fast-pa...
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$75K - $95K *
Advance quality assurance in microbiology by overseeing environmental monitoring and aseptic processes. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure consistent compliance, support GMP operations, and enh...
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Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology)
$130K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing scientific content across diverse therapeutic areas. This leadership role requires strategic vision and oversight to enhance medical communication and support...
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$90K - $120K *
Champion strategic initiatives, guiding multi-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and project performance. Ensure timely delivery of enterprise-level projects while managing budgets, ri...
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$105K - $189K *
Lead and manage strategic initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders while overseeing budgets, schedules, and performance...
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$120K - $140K *
Oversee the development and management of a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and alignment across multiple locations. Lead teams in quality initiatives, audits, and regulatory aff...
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Project Manager - Medical Communications
$80K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at managing diverse medical communications projects, ensuring they meet client expectations while adhering to budget and timelines. Leverage exceptional communication and financial...
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Senior Manager, Proposal Content Strategy
$100K - $130K *
Transform your career with a pivotal leadership role overseeing global proposal content strategy, driving quality and creativity in compelling narratives that align with customer values and business s...
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Document and Clinical Systems Manager (TMF)
$130K - $179K *
Lead the charge in optimizing TMF management, ensuring compliance, quality, and inspection readiness while collaborating with clinical teams and serving as a subject matter expert in clinical informat...
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$120K - $150K *
Lead end-to-end clinical trial execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and timelines, while collaborating cross-functionally to drive efficient and successful study operations...
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Program Manager - IT Operations
$120K - $160K *
Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional programs that enhance scalability and maturity. Collaborate with IT, Security, and Engineering to build sustainable operational capabilities th...
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Principal Scientist, Purification Process Development
$159K - $207K *
Unlock your potential by leading purification process characterization and validation, authoring IND/BLA sections, and driving late-stage activities to support our large molecule pipeline. Join a dyna...
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$125K - $135K *
Manage the execution of clinical trials, overseeing planning, risk management, and compliance while leading cross-functional teams to support operational success from conception to closeout of studies...
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$100K - $141K *
Shape the future of nutraceutical proposals by driving competitive strategies and collaborating across teams to ensure operational readiness and sustainable growth in innovative healthcare solutions...
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$100K - $141K *
Partner with us to shape innovative nutraceutical proposals, collaborating cross-functionally to craft competitive strategies that ensure sustainable growth and exceptional customer success in a dynam...
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$75K - $95K *
Unlock project success by managing operations, overseeing workflows, and enhancing client satisfaction while collaborating with project engineers in a dynamic construction setting...
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$120K - $140K *
Champion quality excellence by leading the Quality Management System. Ensure compliance and effective implementation across multiple sites while managing audits and enhancing processes for continual i...
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$160K *
Manage comprehensive health outcomes research projects, fostering client relationships and mentoring teams while ensuring timely project delivery and insightful analysis. Collaborate on engaging consu...
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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.