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.
$92K - $102K *
Contribute to impactful client projects by managing timelines, fostering collaboration, and ensuring quality outcomes. As the primary contact, you'll drive communication across teams while making a di...
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$90K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing customer projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while serving as the main point of contact between clients and technical teams, utilizing effective project manage...
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$85K - $115K *
Shape the future of pharmaceutical projects by leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving project success in a dynamic, cGMP...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing complex fiber deployment projects, ensuring compliance with grant mandates while balancing stakeholder demands and project deadlines to deliver impactful community solution...
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$90K - $110K *
Lead quality initiatives by managing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving continuous improvement across operations while training and empowering teams to...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $150K *
Pioneer commercial mechanical and plumbing construction projects across MD, VA, and DC, driving financial performance, field execution, and client relationships from inception to closeout while leadin...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive high-quality federal proposals by managing timelines, content, and teams, ensuring compliance with RFx requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally to produce compelling and accurate responses t...
1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Manage diverse project teams to enhance and maintain critical systems for federal clients. Drive agile methodologies, foster team collaboration, and ensure timely delivery of system improvements by in...
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Project Manager - Commissioning
$120K - $170K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality commissioning projects. Lead complex initiatives from planning to testing across critical facilities, ensuring compliance and pe...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Commissioning
$120K - $170K *
Lead commissioning projects by managing budgets, schedules, and quality assurance for critical facilities. Drive project success through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance...
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$70K - $100K *
Elevate cross-functional project delivery by managing multiple initiatives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment between teams and executives, all while tracking progress and mitigating ris...
3 weeks ago
Senior QA Manager, GMP GxP Auditing & Vendor Management
$150K - $189K *
Support GxP compliance by leading audits, managing supplier quality, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance vendor management processes and ensure regulatory standards are met while driving c...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Operations Research
$180K - $256K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven scientific platforms. You’ll design, build, and optimize backend systems and data infrastructures, collaborating with experts to elevate orchestratio...
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Supply Chain Management Organization - Ops Program Manager
$126K - $264K *
Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across multiple business functions. As a strategic partner, you'll enhance processes, improve visibility into metrics, and influence decision-making i...
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Project Manager - Transformation
$95K - $115K *
Champion transformative change by leading strategic initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and driving project execution. Your role will focus on operational excellence, ensuring milestones are...
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$125K - $149K *
Unlock growth as a strategic leader in business development, driving decisions on partnerships and M&A. Leverage your analytical skills and industry knowledge to impact corporate strategy and ensure e...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager/Product Owner - Enterprise Analytics/AI/ML
$178K - $257K *
Drive end-to-end product delivery and execution for enterprise analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision and optimize data transformation, ensuring measurab...
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Product Manager/Product Owner - Enterprise Analytics/AI/ML
$178K - $257K *
Drive end-to-end product delivery and strategy in enterprise analytics, leading cross-functional teams to optimize GTN processes and standardize data solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise...
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$100K - $120K *
Join our team to lead sourcing and supplier management for hardware components, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and compliant supply chain operations...
2 days ago
Product Manager, Agentic Products
$170K - $220K *
Take ownership of building a groundbreaking AI-driven product, define the roadmap, drive execution, and iterate based on user feedback. Collaborate cross-functionally to navigate ambiguity and ensure...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Create impactful transformation initiatives by leading program management efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, and driving successful outcomes while coordinating cross-functiona...
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$85K - $100K *
Manage and lead medium to large construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality, safety, and budget requirements while effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders...
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$145K - $155K *
Lead the charge in federal financial management, overseeing program execution and operations for customer service in a dynamic environment. Ensure compliance while managing teams and delivering execut...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering impactful technology projects for clients, utilizing your project management skills to ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction in a dynamic and collabo...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Manager, Panel Business Development
$96K - $121K *
Drive growth for our panel business by cultivating client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and managing projects. Oversee account development and contribute to team success in a dynamic, researc...
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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.