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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial accuracy and compliance by overseeing accounting processes, preparing statements, and collaborating across teams to support decision-making and policy development...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer relationships by owning a strategic account portfolio, driving growth through consultative selling and collaboration across teams. This senior role demands proactive engagement and a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and qualifying leads. Collaborate with a dynamic team to promote innovative solutions across diverse industries, ensuring a strong pipeline...

North Carolina, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the strategic management of a clinical diagnostics portfolio, focusing on clinical chemistry and immunoassay. Drive supplier relationships, optimize performance, and lead growth initiatives w...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in organizational change management for complex life sciences transformations, focusing on global Veeva CRM implementations. Drive strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement acros...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate client satisfaction and drive measurable value by leading strategic relationships with employers and partners. Own account lifecycles, deliver insights, and engage executives to foster growth...

Seattle, WARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of global sales strategy by leading commercial efforts, driving revenue growth, and enhancing customer engagement across diverse market segments in a dynamic, collaborative environmen...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $130K *

Drive the acquisition and usability of clinical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data gaps, implement integrations, and optimize processes, ensuring timel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving sales growth through effective product presentations and customer feedback. Collaborate with marketing and sales staff to ens...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $200K *

Champion growth by developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and identifying market opportunities. Collaborate with teams to enhance offerings and drive success in the pharma and bi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate client success by managing relationships and ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and internal teams, driving project execution and delivering insightful performance reports...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading sales strategies in the renewable energy sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engage clients, driving sales growth and building impactful relationships while...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Engage with key organizations driving community-based care by leading full-cycle sales efforts. Drive pipeline development, lead compelling demos, and establish meaningful partnerships that enhance he...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing key accounts in the pet food industry. Collaborate with diverse brands to drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and execute strategic plans that improve pet h...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $119K *

Champion innovative solutions in feed mill operations by defining and prioritizing software capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfacti...

Amarillo, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $156K *

Elevate global tradeshow success by leading strategy, planning, and execution. Drive brand awareness and customer engagement while managing cross-functional partnerships and delivering measurable impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $166K *

Help us drive growth as you lead a team focusing on Commercial Claims, enhancing key relationships and achieving sales objectives while managing strategic accounts and fostering talent development wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$94K - $151K *

Build strategic partnerships and drive growth for a portfolio of major retail accounts. Own the full account lifecycle, develop tailored solutions, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exception...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $161K *

Join a team that's driving complex program initiatives across cross-functional operations. Lead strategic projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes while managing risks and stakeholder e...

Mentor, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $183K *

Shape the future of strategic account management by driving growth and fostering relationships with key customers in the global in vitro diagnostics market, ensuring successful execution of commitment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Lead the growth of our wholesale business, managing key retail partnerships and driving strategy, revenue, and profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and ensure successf...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate patient access and account performance by developing strategic partnerships in urology and oncology. This role combines account planning with field execution, ensuring compliance while enha...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our Legal and Compliance function. Lead operational improvements, manage budgets, and implement legal technology solutions in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cost management for complex Life Sciences construction projects. Drive client success through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic cost planning w...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $205K *

Advance sales strategies and drive growth for a new kidney transplant product. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish a strong market presence and build relationships with key stakeholders in the...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.