Account Manager, Life Sciences Jobs

Explore Account Manager roles serving organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthcare technology. These professionals build lasting client relationships, understand complex business needs, and connect customers with products and services that support research, clinical care, and commercial growth. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Account Manager in Life Sciences Do?

Life sciences account managers oversee customer relationships and help clients get value from specialized products, services, or solutions. Responsibilities may include managing strategic accounts, identifying customer needs, coordinating product demonstrations, supporting renewals, developing account plans, and working with sales, scientific, technical, and customer success teams. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutions, or distributors.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for consultative selling, account planning, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Familiarity with life sciences markets, regulated environments, clinical or laboratory workflows, and complex purchasing processes can be valuable. Some roles require experience in a specific product area, such as diagnostics, laboratory equipment, biopharma services, or medical technology. A degree in business, biology, life sciences, or a related field may be preferred, alongside a record of meeting revenue or retention goals.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Account Manager, Life Sciences positions range from managing a defined territory to leading relationships with large, strategic customers. With experience, professionals may advance into senior account management, strategic accounts, sales leadership, business development, or commercial operations. Compensation varies by employer, location, specialization, and level of responsibility; featured Ladders jobs meet the site’s $100,000-and-above salary threshold.

Find Account Manager, Life Sciences Jobs on Ladders

Search vetted openings and compare roles by location, employer, and specialization. Review each listing for salary details, account scope, required industry experience, and travel expectations to identify opportunities aligned with your background and career goals.

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$108K - $135K *

Empower client partnerships by managing and growing assigned accounts, identifying opportunities, and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure client success and drive long-te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform client relationships by driving retention and growth in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to maximize product adoption and uncover new opportunities, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $120K *

Drive growth by managing sales and account strategies in the PA region, leveraging expertise in genomics and synthetic biology to exceed targets and foster strong customer relationships while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance customer satisfaction and develop relationships while selling cutting-edge life science products across key accounts. Drive strategic initiatives and leverage your s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $360K *

Champion the growth of enterprise accounts by driving upsell and cross-sell initiatives. Leverage strong relationships and commercial acumen to manage a disciplined pipeline, ensuring long-term accoun...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Drive growth by managing enterprise accounts, focusing on upselling and cross-selling. Leverage strong relationships and cybersecurity expertise to achieve revenue targets while ensuring long-term acc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Champion the growth of your territory by cultivating strategic relationships, navigating intricate sales cycles, and leveraging technical expertise to overcome chromatography challenges, ensuring cust...

London, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Join us to lead strategic Publications programs for pharmaceutical clients. As a key client contact, you'll ensure high-quality scientific communications while fostering collaboration across teams and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Advance territory growth through strategic account development and consultative selling. Establish multilevel relationships with clients, achieve sales targets, and provide technical support to optimi...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $134K *

Accelerate growth by managing key accounts, building relationships, and driving sales strategies. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance customer satisfaction and expand market share while achievi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$98K - $134K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing key accounts, building relationships, and executing sales strategies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$86K - $119K *

Optimize sales strategies and drive growth in life science solutions across Ohio, engaging with academic customers and collaborating with teams to enhance product adoption and exceed targets. Regular...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $220K *

Champion transformative health solutions by managing key client relationships, driving sales, and collaborating across teams to enhance Verily's impact in Life Sciences. Leverage expertise to unlock n...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in warehouse management. Oversee operations, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with sen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $272K *

Elevate strategic pharma relationships by owning a portfolio of top accounts. Drive revenue through multi-year strategies, executive engagement, and complex negotiations, shaping commercial strategy a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive growth and customer engagement in the life sciences sector. Leverage your technical expertise and strategic insight to build trusted relationships and deliver analytics soluti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that drives revenue and customer engagement in the life sciences sector. Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver analytics solutions and enhance relationshi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Elevate patient care by driving sales in the biologics sector. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, educate on product benefits, and achieve sales goals through strategic territor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Deliver impactful solutions in healthcare by driving sales and building relationships with key stakeholders in the wound care sector. Utilize your expertise to educate clients and achieve sales goals...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Drive impactful sales strategies in the healthcare sector, fostering relationships with hospitals and clinics to promote advanced wound care products. Leverage your expertise to educate clients and ac...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Drive impactful sales in the healthcare sector by building relationships and educating clients on advanced wound care products, while achieving territory goals and exceeding quotas through strategic p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive client success by nurturing relationships and expanding business opportunities. Leverage your expertise in consultative sales to deliver tailored marketing solutions, ensuring measurable outcome...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's redefining the life sciences education space by driving innovative digital training solutions that accelerate customer success and foster long-term relationships in the industry...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

Engage with clients to manage accounts and project teams, ensuring tailored solutions and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Drive revenue growth while fostering strong relationships and o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Account Manager, Life Sciences do?question toggle

    An Account Manager in Life Sciences manages customer relationships and helps clients use relevant products or services. Typical duties include account planning, understanding customer needs, coordinating internal resources, supporting renewals, and identifying opportunities for growth.

  • What industries hire life sciences account managers?question toggle

    Employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, medical device and diagnostics businesses, laboratory suppliers, healthcare technology firms, research organizations, and life sciences service providers.

  • What qualifications are common for Account Manager, Life Sciences jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value customer-facing sales or account management experience, knowledge of life sciences markets, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex accounts. Some positions prefer a degree in business, biology, life sciences, or a related discipline.

  • How much do Account Manager, Life Sciences jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on the employer, location, experience, specialization, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find vetted Account Manager, Life Sciences jobs?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted Account Manager, Life Sciences openings paying $100,000 or more, and review each listing for role requirements, location, compensation, and travel expectations.