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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$170K - $210K *

Advance strategic initiatives in the CNS marketplace by building relationships with KOLs and medical associations, driving engagement, and supporting business development efforts to enhance patient ca...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Transform the oncology landscape by driving product success and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion the growth of aesthetic brands by driving sales and executing marketing strategies. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance product adoption and achieve sales goals through consultative sel...

Richmond, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive revenue growth by managing key customer accounts and expanding market share in the envelope manufacturing sector. Leverage industry expertise and relationship-building skills to deliver tailored...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $178K *

Unlock potential by driving patient access marketing strategies for biosimilars. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and improve product access, while managing projects and...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$56K - $115K *

Accelerate global regulatory CMC strategy and submissions for marketed products, ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and ICH guidelines. Collaborate cross-functionally as a primary conta...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$56K - $115K *

Pioneer regulatory CMC strategies while leading cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry. This role will focus on lifecycle management and submissions across US, CA, and EU markets, ensur...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$56K - $115K *

Advance regulatory strategy and submissions for CMC in pharmaceuticals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and ICH standards while overseeing product lifecyc...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive sales and promote innovative skincare solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships with aesthetic customers, execute marketing strategies, and achieve sal...

Detroit, MIRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to steer international clinical trials in inflammation, overseeing operations and leading teams to deliver high-impact results for our biopharmaceutical sponsor while utilizing CRO res...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage client relationships and drive revenue growth through strategic account planning, contract renewals, and performance analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and successfu...

Toronto, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical manager responsible for shaping the strategy and architecture of Microsoft Cloud Services, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient cloud operations aligned with bu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of healthcare by bridging business and technical teams. Leverage your expertise to develop scalable solutions, drive product delivery, and enhance customer value through data-driv...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $225K *

Pioneer digital adoption and workforce enablement by leading learning strategies for corporate systems, ensuring effective training, performance support, and stakeholder engagement across global platf...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities in life sciences and CPG sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceed sales targets whi...

Newtown, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance sales efficiency by owning project-level workstreams, streamlining processes, and utilizing data analytics to empower our Enterprise Account Executives to focus on customer...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $128K *

Shape the future of sales operations by collaborating with senior leaders to optimize processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency for Enterprise Account Executives, driving impactful chang...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and program performance, ensuring timely delivery of medications. Oversee budgets, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and drive successful...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Accelerate your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance patient access and deliver innovati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $240K *

Optimize customer success through strategic leadership and analytics, guiding a global team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive market growth in the Resins & Technologies sector...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare recruiting by building and scaling a high-impact Direct Employer business through innovative sales strategies and cutting-edge technology, driving growth direc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Life Sciences by managing key client relationships and delivering innovative solutions. You'll oversee the entire sales process, collaborating with experts to achi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading government affairs and market access strategies for Oncology products across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Build relationships with key stakeholders to enhance policy and rei...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $205K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth by leading strategic initiatives in scientific visualization, medical education, and digital engagement. Manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee acco...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $193K *

Transform the future of transplant diagnostics by driving market growth and adoption of innovative molecular diagnostics. Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling strategies and campaigns t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.