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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$146K - $224K *

Elevate clinical development by leading the strategy for biopharma platforms. Drive product lifecycles, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance while transforming workflows into...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth by managing key accounts, fostering relationships, and driving sales initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to meet customer needs and exceed performance objectives while r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by managing strategic relationships with healthcare clients to achieve revenue growth and retention while delivering superior environmental service solutions in the medical w...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $294K *

Drive innovation in drug development as a clinical pharmacology expert, leading strategic initiatives for both small and large molecules. Collaborate with diverse teams, communicate with regulatory ag...

Ridgefield, CTRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $258K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $256K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $163K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $193K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage with mid-market and enterprise accounts in row crops, driving renewals and new business growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer success and leverage insights for operational e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $105K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful clinical projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring successful execution and delivery of objectives while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in a dy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive alignment across regulatory functions by leading product ownership, prioritizing business needs, and facilitating communication between stakeholders and IT teams to enhance system capabilities a...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $197K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$61K - $121K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $118K *

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Washington, DCRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $205K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $145K *

Shape the future of data solutions by leading complex pharmacy claims and physician-level data integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that me...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $108K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on building relationships and driving sales growth in the wholesale sector. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer service and ach...

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1 week ago

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

$147K - $192K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Drive revenue growth by acquiring new business and managing key accounts, leveraging relationship-building, lead generation, and strategic selling in a fast-paced environment to redefine contractor ri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize logistics operations. Drive performance through strategic account management and foster strong client relationships while ensuring eff...

Indianapolis, INRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.