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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$75K - $90K *

Shape customer relationships and drive tactical execution as you partner with teams to align project goals with brand strategies, ensuring seamless communication and effective management of account ac...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $149K *

Optimize strategic customer engagement and account management in oncology, driving business growth through innovative therapies and data-driven insights while fostering strong relationships with healt...

British Columbia, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $250K *

Engage with key Pharmaceutical accounts to drive strategic growth and influence IT spending. Build executive relationships, develop account plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integra...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $230K *

Champion your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth as you build relationships with C-level executives, lead complex sales cycles, and exceed quotas in selling enterprise-level SaaS solutions to $20bn+ clients while managing a de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Engage with key stakeholders to promote oncology products, build relationships, and drive brand value. Utilize market insights to develop strategic plans, ensuring patient access and compliance while...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Champion the development of high-quality program materials and deliverables, enhancing effectiveness in complex specialty markets. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success through strong manag...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with pharmaceutical partners to drive revenue through AI-driven solutions. Build strategic relationships and develop account plans while collaborating across teams. Utilize your sales expertise...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic sales team to drive revenue growth and foster customer relationships. You'll implement strategic sales plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform client marketing strategies by leading interdisciplinary teams, delivering innovative solutions based on research and best practices, while fostering long-lasting client relationships to ach...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales growth and fostering relationships in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic marketing plans and enhance customer engagement w...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $150K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth by executing innovative strategies and leveraging packaging solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs while maintaining a...

Haltom City, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Unlock new business opportunities and enhance customer relationships by executing strategic sales initiatives, leveraging packaging solutions, and driving profitability while ensuring exceptional serv...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $141K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, budget planning, and resource allocation, fostering collaboration across business units to drive organizational goals and financia...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Engage with key stakeholders to promote oncology products, build relationships, and drive brand value. Utilize market insights to develop strategic plans, ensuring patient access and exceeding perform...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Strategize and drive growth for a key account while managing complex relationships and executing tactical sales plans. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement and deliver outstan...

Oshkosh, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$210K - $258K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Engagement Manager, leading complex consulting projects for pharmaceutical clients. Drive strategic medical initiatives, foster client relationships, and mentor teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at key pharmaceutical accounts by consulting with clients, driving strategic growth, and delivering integrated solutions. Leverage strong interpersonal skills to navigate complex s...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful medical communications. As a Senior Account Manager, you'll lead strategic projects for pharmaceutical clients, ensuring quality and timely executi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate marketing efforts by building a robust strategy, managing content, and driving engagement with life sciences audiences through compelling narratives and events. Collaborate with leadership to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $144K *

Manage relationships and drive sales growth within Analytical and Scientific research accounts, utilizing technical expertise to provide tailored solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance...

South San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing oncology care by promoting innovative treatments, building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, and driving patient access to essential therapi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $285K *

Drive strategic payer engagement for optimal access to healthcare products across the Southeast. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure favorable reimbursement and build relationships with...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives to maximize global key accounts in Bioanalytical Labs. Drive growth through relationship-building, account management, and collaboration with cross-functional team...

Virginia, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Drive new business growth and establish enterprise-level relationships with key decision makers in the healthcare ecosystem, focusing on diagnostics adoption and strategic account management for non-a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.