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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$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Maintenance Manager, leading maintenance strategies and a skilled technician team to ensure operational excellence in a manufacturing facility while upholding safety and GMP standar...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion the integration of AI into biologics development. Drive predictive modeling and data strategies to accelerate product pipelines and enhance decision-making, ensuring safe, reliable medicines...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's enhancing developer velocity and deployment safety. You will lead cross-functional initiatives to improve engineering workflows, drive adoption of automation tools, and ensure relia...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Accelerate financial management for client portfolios by overseeing project accounting, forecasting, and contract compliance. Lead a team to enhance processes, ensuring accurate reporting and adherenc...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and execute multiple IT initiatives, leading technical teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring quality standards are met...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT projects from initiation to closure. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, gather requirements, and drive successful technolog...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse projects with a focus on restaurant design, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budgets and timelines while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team f...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$115K - $178K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing talent and leadership initiatives that enhance organizational performance, promote career growth, and strengthen leadership effectiveness across multiple fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in test engineering! Lead the system-level testing and validation of cutting-edge hardware and software, ensuring quality and performance, while collaborating acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $153K *

Shape the future of clinical quality assurance by leading GCP oversight initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting audits...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $203K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing data governance and analytics initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams, oversee strategies and budgets, and enhance operational alignment to drive enterpr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join us to execute organic chemistry workflows overnight, ensuring timely results for testing and characterization. Solve challenges independently while maintaining meticulous records and ensuring sea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by maintaining and supporting advanced life science instruments, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing product reliability. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality service and driv...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of a global PMO, ensuring strategic projects deliver on scope, time, and budget. Lead a team to innovate and implement best practices, driving excellence in customer onboarding and serv...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $166K *

Shape the future of laboratory operations through innovative learning and development initiatives that empower employees at all levels, ensuring the acquisition of essential skills needed for operatio...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive the modernization of a critical enterprise data platform while leading a team of engineers. Focus on Oracle PL/SQL and cloud migration, ensuring high-quality delivery, team growth, and effective...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a multi-disciplinary team to execute a significant scientific contract, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality evidence evaluations and managing project resou...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $400K *

Champion your skills to lead strategic implementations and internal initiatives. Drive full lifecycle solution delivery with a focus on SAP projects, collaborating with global customers and cross-func...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $162K *

Drive the growth of sample management services by collaborating with partners, managing product strategies, and aligning with market needs to enhance revenue and profitability for a leading life scien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $275K *

Elevate customer trust by leading compliance initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure security standards are met, facilitate audits, and support enterprise cli...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $198K *

Champion enterprise AI strategies by leading governance, portfolio management, and adoption initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI literacy, promote innovation, and ensure alignment with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex oncology programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives by coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing best practices for p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead a team of dedicated laboratory professionals to ensure quality patient testing services and operational excellence while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a positive...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to manage and conduct scientific studies while ensuring quality and compliance. Foster client relationships, mentor junior analysts, and troubleshoot effectively to uphold standards in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Scientist, LCMS, where you'll drive scientific excellence and client satisfaction through method development, validation, and analytical studies, ensuring compliance with regu...

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.