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.
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovative policy initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders to elevate AI, wearables, and VR technologies. Engage policymakers through events and advocacy campaigns, demonstrating the so...
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$88K - $105K *
Drive client engagement and strategic relationships to enhance business growth through active communication with consultants, understanding their needs, and fostering collaboration for long-term succe...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower teams by managing complex industrial fabrication projects from planning to delivery, ensuring quality outcomes, safety compliance, and strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment...
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$110K - $200K *
Shape the future of industrial fabrication by leading complex projects, ensuring alignment with safety standards and client needs. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and...
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Product Manager, Spectral Flow Cytometry Analyzers
$103K - $137K *
Join a dynamic team as you drive product innovation and lifecycle management. Collaborate across functions to deliver market-leading solutions that enhance health and safety. Empower customers with da...
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Product Manager, Spectral Flow Cytometry Analyzers
$103K - $137K *
Champion product innovation and growth by managing the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate with global teams to elevate customer solutions through data-driven insights while supporting product launc...
1 week ago
Product Manager, Spectral Flow Cytometry Analyzers
$103K - $137K *
Join a dynamic team to drive product lifecycle management, collaborate with global partners, and innovate solutions that enhance customer experiences in life sciences. Showcase your expertise and shap...
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$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and quality. Lead an aseptic food manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient production, safety compliance, and employee development while driving c...
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$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in onboarding new customers for Athelas Air, ensuring smooth transitions and high adoption rates. Collaborate across teams to build scalable launch processes, define success metrics, a...
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Product Manager, Spectral Flow Cytometry Analyzers
$103K - $137K *
Lead the charge in managing product lifecycle strategies that drive innovation for market-leading portfolios, collaborating across global teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance health and s...
1 week ago
Scientist / Senior Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology
$105K - $155K *
Take ownership of innovative in vivo mouse studies to rigorously evaluate therapeutic candidates, ensuring efficacy and safety through precise dosing strategies and data analysis in a fast-paced, miss...
1 week ago
$92K - $110K *
Provide systems design and analysis for mission-critical environments, ensuring optimal performance, compliance with cybersecurity standards, and operational integrity of business solutions supporting...
3 weeks ago
$121K - $194K *
Optimize financial processes by assisting management with budgeting, project funding, and reporting. Oversee Division's financial metrics while ensuring compliance with government regulations and faci...
2 days ago
Scientist - BR&D Purification Scale-up Facility
$65K - $116K *
Champion the development of innovative bioproducts by leading downstream processes, expanding your expertise in bioprocessing technologies while collaborating with a dynamic team to optimize drug subs...
1 week ago
Senior Scientist - Cell Culture / Stem Cell
$95K - $100K *
Drive innovative cell culture research, optimize stem cell models, and execute experiments with precision. Collaborate in a fast-paced lab environment while promoting efficiency and detail-oriented pr...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to coordinating and overseeing engineering activities, driving innovation in product design and development while ensuring customer satisfaction and project efficiency thr...
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$120K - $145K *
Advance nanoparticle design and development, leading projects, mentoring junior scientists, and integrating technology across disciplines in a dynamic research environment...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams through all stages of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger manufacturing. Ensure project success with timely completion, budget adherence, and complia...
4 weeks ago
Lab Operations Manager- Process and Synthesis labs
$66K - $154K *
Shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing as Lab Manager, ensuring operational readiness and compliance while collaborating across diverse teams to drive laboratory excellence and efficiency at...
3 days ago
Lab Operations Manager- Process and Synthesis labs
$66K - $154K *
Lead daily operations and compliance in synthetic laboratories, ensuring readiness for manufacturing and development activities while fostering collaboration across functional teams and promoting a cu...
3 days ago
Cross Portfolio Project Leader, Upstream & Fluid Management
$180K - $220K *
Drive cross-portfolio initiatives as the SPOC, ensuring alignment and clarity within UFM Product Management. Facilitate decision-making, manage structured communication, and coordinate across function...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Manager - New Product Introduction
$110K - $130K *
Collaborate to lead complex NPI programs in aerospace and defense, driving cross-functional teams through product lifecycle. Ensure timely delivery, budget compliance, and alignment with customer and...
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Program Manager, Harmful Activity
$110K - $145K *
Join a team that drives safety measures and standards against harmful activity, optimizing content integrity through collaboration across Product, Engineering, and Operations, while enhancing enforcem...
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Program Manager, Harmful Activity
$110K - $145K *
Lead initiatives to enhance safety and integrity across digital platforms, ensuring effective responses to harmful activities through proactive program management and cross-functional collaboration...
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Program Manager, Harmful Activity
$110K - $145K *
Shape the future of content safety by managing harmful activity programs, driving standards and improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance detection, policy workflows, and operat...
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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.