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Also called analytical services manager, chemical process exploration manager, clinical project manager and clinical trials manager.
$167,220
Median pay a year
108,690
People do this work
6
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Natural Sciences Manager
Summary
Natural Sciences Manager planning and directing activities in life sciences, physical sciences, and research development, overseeing teams and projects while preparing reports and proposals to meet scientific goals
Experience
Natural Sciences Manager
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Hired, supervised, and evaluated engineers, technicians, and researchers
Planned and directed research, development, and production activities
Reviewed project activities and prepared research, testing, or operational reports
Conferred with scientists, engineers, and regulators to plan or review projects
Developed client relationships and communicated project status and findings
Prepared project proposals and determined scientific goals within management outlines
Conducted research in field of expertise and made presentations at professional meetings
Skills
Core Skills
Developing organizational methods, Conducting research of natural processes, Conducting research, Monitoring animal behavior, Evaluating employee performance, Analyzing data, Approving expenditures, Implementing process changes, Developing procedures
Leading & Coordinating
Directing services
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On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Hired and supervised engineering and research staffDesigned and coordinated problem analysis phasesPlanned and directed research and development activitiesReviewed project activities and operational reportsConferred with scientists and engineers on projectsDeveloped client relationships and communicated project status
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Hired and supervised engineering and research staff, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance productivity and innovation.
Planned and directed research and development activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines.
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Hired and supervised engineering and research staff while leading a team on a major project to enhance productivity and innovation
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Led a team on a major projectOversaw a new initiative from start to finishManaged a project with multiple stakeholders
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Planned and directed research and development activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines.
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Enhanced team focus on key objectivesImproved quality of research outputs
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Developing procedures
Developing organizational methods
Directing services
Conducting research of natural processes
Conducting research
Monitoring animal behavior
Evaluating employee performance
Analyzing data
Approving expenditures
Implementing process changes
Developing organizational goals
Developing organizational policies
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What a Natural Sciences Manager does
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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
What it pays
How much does a Natural Sciences Manager make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$119,430
Median
$167,220
75th percentile
$221,540
About 108,690 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$105,110
$130,590
$150,920
AL
$102,860
$133,470
$168,680
AR
$87,540
$119,430
$170,890
AZ
$87,660
$124,920
$161,890
CA
$167,630
$210,230
$304,380
CO
$121,090
$152,730
$210,340
CT
$170,560
$210,670
$259,720
DC
$126,730
$156,730
$185,220
FL
$77,150
$112,220
$165,110
HI
$79,640
$107,810
$136,940
IA
$82,550
$109,760
$157,260
ID
$101,880
$124,800
$176,570
IL
$115,190
$159,670
$208,440
IN
$66,850
$108,250
$164,640
KS
$121,590
$153,820
$190,420
KY
$86,560
$126,440
$173,620
LA
$93,610
$115,950
$146,990
MA
$214,550
$267,290
$321,770
MD
$141,530
$168,620
$200,510
ME
$103,600
$141,360
$186,560
MI
$98,300
$129,070
$169,290
MN
$104,430
$136,450
$185,540
MO
$86,600
$129,410
$173,260
MS
$99,990
$119,430
$153,570
MT
$104,110
$119,430
$145,270
NC
$134,460
$173,870
$216,510
ND
$110,020
$131,370
$166,000
NE
$82,640
$120,620
$145,610
NH
$108,940
$134,010
$172,400
NJ
$169,560
$207,030
$281,510
NV
$82,020
$112,260
$141,670
NY
$80,480
$134,680
$193,690
OH
$105,020
$137,170
$168,600
OK
$79,680
$112,260
$145,270
OR
$124,190
$143,120
$202,460
PA
$83,960
$137,900
$219,230
PR
$91,560
$119,430
$135,060
RI
$79,810
$130,480
$165,080
SC
$96,700
$131,140
$178,900
SD
$106,470
$128,140
$151,830
TN
$96,630
$124,530
$180,570
TX
$91,950
$129,960
$165,800
UT
$82,880
$119,430
$160,260
VA
$110,300
$150,570
$185,220
VT
$97,620
$131,290
$173,170
WA
$142,130
$182,480
$223,260
WI
$107,660
$128,890
$163,320
WV
$115,920
$138,010
$161,120
WY
$106,330
$109,300
$119,430
Other names
Other names for this job
analytical services manager, chemical process exploration manager, clinical project manager, clinical trials manager, environmental program manager, environmental research project manager, geochemical manager, geological manager, geophysical manager, gravity manager, lab manager, laboratory manager.
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