Explore Scientific Manager Careers

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.

Responsibilities

Scientific managers are responsible for overseeing the research process, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently, securing funding for their projects, and managing team's performance.

Skills Required

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.

Opportunities Await at Ladders

At Ladders, we have an expansive listing of high-paying scientific management jobs to elevate your career to the next level.

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$90K - $128K *

Transform sourcing strategies to enhance our dermatological beauty brands. Act as a vital link among suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful product launches, optimize costs and streamline o...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $170K *

Transform project execution by managing electric distribution projects effectively, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budgets, and collaboration with stakeholders, engineering teams, and contra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Oversee multiple electric distribution projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while collaborating with utility stakeholders and contractors to deliver safe and efficient energy solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading research operations for innovative human studies. Manage teams, streamline processes, and enhance study quality while collaborating closely with researchers and engineers t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $232K *

Elevate your career by leading analytical development and quality control for small molecules and ADCs in an outsourced setting, ensuring compliance and fostering cross-functional collaboration to dri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead and enhance regulatory and quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction across all processes while fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the quality landscape by leading Regulatory, Quality Control, and Assurance tasks, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction while fostering an audit-ready environment through team collabora...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $120K *

Empower project success by leading product development initiatives, managing client relationships, and collaborating with diverse teams. Utilize your expertise to ensure timely delivery and stakeholde...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the SEO and GEO strategy, driving end-to-end execution and measurable results while managing a focused engineering team. Own the competitive landscape and lead initiatives to optimize searcha...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of project management in advanced technology sectors. Lead complex product development initiatives, collaborating across functions to ensure project success, while driving excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $167K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by executing diverse projects in technology. Leverage your project management expertise to collaborate across departments, ensuring alignment and success in produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us in driving supplier footprint optimization initiatives that enhance cost competitiveness and supply chain resilience. You'll lead complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensur...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading warehousing projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve excellence in design and execution...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion the execution of complex nuclear engineering projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing project scopes, schedules, and risks in a highly regulated environment. Drive project deliver...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading development in industrial settings, focusing on design, engineering, and execution phases while ensuring safety and sustainability throughout the process...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic medical initiatives across projects, providing expert guidance and oversight on clinical trials to ensure successful development of therapies in psychiatry...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's leading clinical development initiatives, guiding medical strategies, and ensuring compliance in psychiatric drug trials. Contribute to groundbreaking research while overseeing proj...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Champion innovative clinical strategies as you guide project teams, offering expert medical insights and leading key initiatives in psychiatric drug development across diverse therapeutic areas...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing solid-state battery technologies by developing innovative polymer materials, designing complex experiments, and analyzing data to drive key product enhancements and strate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$365K - $435K *

Lead execution of integrated hardware systems programs from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate vendor engagements, and manage schedules to ensure timely deliver...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$365K - $435K *

Solve complex hardware system challenges from concept to production, driving execution with ODMs, CMs, and vendors. Build program cadence and ensure integration across components, managing risk and co...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performance DevSecOps team to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, automating security throughout the development lifecycle in a cutting-e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate in a dynamic environment by driving DevSecOps practices, fostering secure coding, and enhancing CI/CD pipelines across various platforms to support mission-critical applications...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $120K *

Champion scientific integrity by driving study design and reporting results. Oversee the entire nonclinical study lifecycle, ensuring compliance and effective communication with all stakeholders while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $124K *

Elevate research initiatives by supporting biorepository operations and clinical studies, collaborating with scientists and clinical teams on impactful biomedical projects to enhance child health and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Scientific Manager?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    A typical day may involve leading team meetings, overseeing lab activities, analyzing data, ensuring compliance with lab protocols, and coordinating with other departments.