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.
$80K - $110K *
Champion success by managing complex projects that drive innovative programs and operational processes. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and maintain high...
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Manager, Congress and Events Marketing
$70K - $95K *
Drive success by leading and executing high-quality congress and event strategies, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives while managing vendors, logistics, and compliance across multiple event...
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$114K - $228K *
Shape and lead the Maintenance team to enhance operational performance, ensuring compliance, productivity, and employee development within a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and h...
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$90K - $120K *
Lead and manage expediting activities to ensure timely delivery of purchase orders. Oversee team performance, analyze supplier schedules, and negotiate improvements while maintaining project schedules...
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Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
$100K - $130K *
Lead strategic financial planning and analysis to empower senior leadership with insights that drive business performance, enhance decision-making, and support sustainable growth. Collaborate cross-fu...
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Senior Manager of People Operations
$120K - $150K *
Own and drive the development of comprehensive people programs supporting the entire employee lifecycle. Lead a dedicated team to enhance operational rigor and optimize processes, ensuring a best-in-c...
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Microbiologist Sterilization Specialist II
$78K - $117K *
Lead the charge in microbiology and sterilization compliance, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory adherence. Collaborate with a dedicated team to support quality initiatives in a dynamic ma...
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$85K - $110K *
Lead a team at a Service Center to drive operational strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and exceed customer expectations while managing P&L and enhancing team performance through effective lead...
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$70K - $95K *
Engage in scientific programming support for earth system models, enhancing functionalities and collaborating on advanced database projects while ensuring high-quality data analysis and comprehensive...
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$80K - $100K *
Optimize productivity and reliability at a manufacturing facility by leading improvement initiatives, ensuring performance enhancements, and collaborating across teams to enhance asset management and...
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Continuous Improvement Manager
$80K - $100K *
Lead the charge in driving Continuous Improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with the leadership team to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and manage project...
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$80K - $110K *
Elevate HR operations by leading key functions, ensuring compliance, and fostering team development in a dynamic environment. Drive scalable systems and enhance employee experiences to support a rapid...
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$90K - $120K *
Elevate your career by driving regulatory excellence and compliance in a leadership role. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate global regulations, ensure quality systems meet standards...
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$80K - $110K *
Drive program success by managing a complex government initiative, overseeing technical efforts, communicating policies, and ensuring team compliance with standards at a high-performance level...
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$100K - $120K *
Inspire excellence in PET site operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while leading a dedicated team to produce high-quality radiopharmaceuticals that meet customer needs and organizat...
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$80K - $107K *
Optimize operational efficiency and staffing strategies in a dynamic support environment, ensuring project success and alignment across branches while enhancing profitability and capacity planning for...
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$80K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse projects from inception to completion, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective resource allocation and risk management while collaborating closely with cli...
1 week ago
Logistics Manager - Environmental Labs
$75K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team optimizing logistics operations across multiple sites. This role involves developing efficient routing, collaborating with field and laboratory teams, and ensuring quality assuranc...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Champion innovative research in reinforcement learning, tackling complex problems autonomously. Drive impactful experiments and enhance training models within a collaborative small team dynamic...
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$110K - $175K *
Elevate your career by managing innovative IT projects, leading Agile teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system solutions. Drive client satisfaction through effective project delive...
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$80K - $110K *
Elevate logistics operations by leading planning and management of the supply chain to ensure efficient storage, transportation, and delivery of goods while enhancing team performance and optimizing p...
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$128K - $167K *
Drive innovation in business systems by optimizing ERP and manufacturing platforms. Lead cross-functional partnerships to enhance operational workflows and ensure advanced systems interoperability acr...
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Principal Consultant - Agentic AI Engg.
$90K - $130K *
Shape the future of application performance by leading a dynamic team to optimize monitoring strategies and enhance system efficiency while collaborating with key stakeholders and driving continuous i...
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Manager/Senior Manager, Manufacturing Support
$100K - $130K *
Transform the manufacturing support function by leading a dynamic team to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and achieve operational excellence in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment...
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Director, Project Management - Lab Automation & Transformation
$177K - $278K *
Lead transformative lab initiatives by managing cross-functional teams and ensuring successful project execution, change management, and stakeholder communication, driving innovative solutions within...
3 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.