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.
Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences Construction
$104K - $175K *
Advance your career by managing large-scale construction projects in life sciences. Lead stakeholder collaboration and ensure project governance while driving strategic initiatives to enhance project...
1 week ago
Manager, FFIP Continuous Improvement - Vaccines
$69K - $99K *
Drive continuous improvement efforts in a dynamic cross-functional environment, enhancing efficiency and compliance in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes while collaborating with diverse teams...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Drive scientific innovation by providing superior desktop support for diverse OS environments, collaborating with researchers and cybersecurity teams to optimize systems and maintain security within a...
1 week ago
$70K - $95K *
Join a team that's focused on project management excellence, overseeing daily operations, enhancing sales support, and driving customer relationships to achieve operational success. Bring your strateg...
1 week ago
Senior Biostatistician Manager
$110K - $140K *
Lead statistical initiatives and mentor a dynamic team, ensuring impactful deliverables across diverse clinical research areas while fostering collaboration and strategic development in a remote envir...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $115K *
Advance the future of financial management by preparing budgets, reports, and analyses to enhance program execution for NC3 sustainment. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure complian...
Today
$145K - $160K *
Transform the HR landscape by optimizing processes and fostering a culture of engagement, collaboration, and compliance across the organization while enhancing the employee experience at every stage...
4 days ago
Director, Cost Accounting & FP&A *PC 677
$179K - $211K *
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and cost accounting efforts across multiple entities, providing actionable insights and analysis to drive performance. Manage a dynamic finance team and support exe...
1 week ago
$98K - $105K *
Join a team that's crucial for operational planning in biomarker activities, ensuring effective execution of logistics and collaboration across clinical projects in a dynamic environment from early to...
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Manager, Analytical Development and Quality Control (Brisbane, CA)
$147K - $171K *
Pioneer analytical strategies that drive success across multiple programs, ensuring seamless technology transfer and robust knowledge management. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish rigorous a...
2 weeks ago
Scientist, Research (Protein Design)
$90K - $120K *
Champion innovative solutions in engineered biologics development, transforming autoimmune therapies through advanced protein design and collaborative in vitro and in vivo studies from concept to prec...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Unlock potential by steering program management for cyber operations, leading technical projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment while ensuring se...
1 week ago
$130K - $140K *
Empower healthcare professionals by delivering precise medical information. Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs to manage critical communications and support educational initiatives, ensuring com...
Today
$103K - $154K *
Empower compliance and quality in aseptic manufacturing by driving sterility assurance initiatives, overseeing operational improvements, and serving as a subject matter expert, ensuring adherence to r...
1 week ago
$98K - $105K *
Drive your career with a role focused on operational logistics for biomarker activities across multiple clinical trials, ensuring sample management aligns with study objectives through cross-functiona...
2 days ago
$110K *
Advance your career by developing cutting-edge finite element tools for complex acoustic and electro-mechanical applications while ensuring robust modeling and validation processes. Join us in shaping...
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Program Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)
$80K - $110K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role, overseeing production schedules, coordinating customer deliverables, and managing risks to meet contractual commitments within a team-oriented environment...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Champion project success by leading teams, managing risks, and improving methodologies to achieve deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor project managers while ensuring compliance and...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining proposal management by overseeing the entire bid process for municipal technology procurements, crafting compelling narratives, and leveraging AI tools to enhance proposa...
2 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager, Data Science
$185K - $225K *
Pioneer innovative solutions in data science and AI, collaborating closely with product teams. Drive customer-focused projects, lead marketing efforts, and serve as a technical expert to ensure delive...
2 weeks ago
Staff / Senior Scientist, Assay Development (Automation)
$123K - $187K *
Champion the development of innovative assay workflows for nanopore sequencing, translating bench methods into automated protocols. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize and validate processes, d...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director Accugenix Operations
$145K - $155K *
Oversee laboratory operations to ensure data integrity and performance. Lead a team in optimizing processes and implementing improvements while managing product launches and compliance with regulatory...
2 weeks ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Managed Intelligence
$193K - $234K *
Drive program delivery as a Technical Program Manager, connecting model engineering, IaaS, and data center operations to shape a reliable, scalable AI inference platform for demanding workloads in a s...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Manage strategic initiatives across healthcare teams, developing project plans that define scope and timelines, while serving as a key liaison to ensure effective communication and collaboration withi...
3 weeks ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Managed Intelligence
$193K - $234K *
Lead the charge in developing a scalable AI inference platform, managing complex cross-functional programs, and driving alignment across multiple teams while delivering exceptional results in a fast-p...
2 weeks 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.