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.
Global Mobility Manager, Strategic Initiatives
$120K - $145K *
Manage high-impact global mobility and immigration initiatives, leading U.S. permanent residence strategy and supporting M&A and organizational change, while ensuring compliance and operational effici...
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Global Mobility Manager, Strategic Initiatives
$125K - $150K *
Drive high-impact global mobility initiatives, transforming legal complexities into actionable strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, improve employee experience, and lead e...
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Global Mobility Manager, Strategic Initiatives
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in high-impact global mobility initiatives and U.S. immigration strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive compliance, support M&As, and develop scalable programs while influe...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the reliability function for sterile pharma manufacturing. Oversee strategies for maintenance, compliance, and equipment lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence and continuity in a dynamic tea...
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$76K - $93K *
Drive efficiency and safety in warehouse operations, overseeing inventory, shipments, and compliance. Lead a team to ensure accurate property management and optimize processes at our facility, facilit...
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Engineering Business Manager (L2, PM-04)
$125K - $155K *
Advance the mission of Athena as the Program Business Manager, overseeing budgets, schedules, and contracts in a dynamic, modern AI-driven environment. Collaborate directly with technical teams to ens...
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Space Program Senior Management Support
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in advancing NATO's Space Capability Program, ensuring the seamless coordination and execution of complex projects while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize operational...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by optimizing complex in vitro models for oncology research, advancing scientific understanding through innovative assays, while contributing to a collaborative team environment focus...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of asset management by leading complex SaaS implementations, delivering tailored solutions, and ensuring exceptional client experiences. Collaborate closely with stakeholders while dr...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion seamless client experiences by leading comprehensive platform implementations, collaborating across multiple stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions and ensure optimal client success and s...
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Security Manager 04227 NW Design
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead security operations for MILCON projects, ensuring compliance and safety in classified environments. Oversee personnel management and site access controls to support sec...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate federal customer experiences by leading research and program management initiatives. Collaborate with government stakeholders to enhance service delivery and implement best practices while mai...
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$90K - $130K *
Take ownership of AI client engagements, drive strategy, improve workflows, and ensure measurable impacts. Collaborate with executives and teams, delivering tailored solutions that enhance operational...
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Environmental Science & Policy Manager
$85K - $100K *
Champion environmental initiatives by leading research, policy development, and stewardship programs across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to drive impactful change and enhance community well-being...
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Platform Scientist: Comparative Protein Evolution
$130K - $180K *
Join us to develop innovative computational approaches for studying natural protein evolution, integrating sequence and structure data to address macroevolutionary questions, and collaborate with cros...
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$150K - $200K *
Lead a team focused on calibrating laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing operational efficiency and quality control in a dynamic, GMP environment...
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Senior Manager, Clinical Project Finance
$100K - $130K *
Champion project finance excellence by overseeing revenue management, budget accuracy, and compliance within clinical studies. Lead a team of analysts to ensure accurate reporting and enhance profitab...
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Senior Manager, Clinical Project Finance
$100K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical project finance, ensuring timely revenue recognition and accurate financial management. Lead and mentor analysts while fostering excellence and compliance in a...
3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist – Biofermentation & Process Development
$80K - $109K *
Elevate scientific innovation by leading biofermentation projects, optimizing protein production processes, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic, collaborative environment that encourages creativit...
4 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the proposal development lifecycle by collaborating with sales and technical teams to create compelling, compliant responses that showcase enterprise SaaS solutions, ensuring alignment, clarity...
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Manager, Centre for Regenerative Futures
$76K - $99K *
Join us to manage the Centre for Regenerative Futures, collaborating with key stakeholders to implement innovative strategies that advance sustainability in business education and practices, while ove...
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$135K - $209K *
Optimize your career by leading product commercialization and lifecycle management for chromatography resins and affinity ligands, driving innovation and market growth in biopharmaceutical application...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage daily workplace operations, vendor coordination, and executive support to maintain a high-functioning environment. Collaborate with leadership to optimize logistics and enhance operational effi...
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$70K - $100K *
Grow your career with a dynamic Account Manager role focused on building and expanding client relationships in the technology sector through consultative selling and strategic solution delivery to dri...
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$70K - $100K *
Drive client success by nurturing relationships, expanding portfolios, and aligning technology solutions with business needs. Leverage your sales expertise to ensure retention and growth while providi...
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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.