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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$125K - $150K *

Transform vendor performance management by overseeing external hub partners, ensuring compliance with SLAs and quality standards while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement to enha...

North Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $187K *

Empower clinical studies by leading data management efforts, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the trial lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and enhance data integrity, me...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client interactions and drive sales support. Leverage your logistics expertise to identify growth opportunities and streamline operations, ensuring exceptional service a...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $203K *

Drive regional growth by leading a sales team in the medical device sector. Develop strategic plans, foster teamwork, and build key customer relationships to achieve corporate objectives in a dynamic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and innovation in a collaborative environment, leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable business outcomes. Elevate your care...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by developing strategic relationships and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with executives, leverage technology insights, and establish our brand through innovative marketing...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $187K *

Engage with leading manufacturers to drive enterprise sales of our SaaS platform. Leverage your expertise in complex solution selling and strategic negotiation to cultivate relationships and exceed re...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive revenue growth and strategic account management across a diverse portfolio. You'll own the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build lasting relatio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$222K - $278K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $164K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine medical communication by leading a team of writers to craft regulatory and scientific documents. Oversee projects, ensuring clarity and quality for diverse audiences while adhering to timeli...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $175K *

Transform client relationships by driving value and engagement in a fast-growing segment. Leverage product expertise to manage renewals and upsell opportunities while contributing to best practices wi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $142K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $112K *

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Tulsa, OKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $174K *

Transform strategic accounts and drive growth by building relationships with C-suite executives. Oversee renewals and explore upsell opportunities while collaborating across departments to ensure clie...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $195K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $180K *

Engage with clients to drive revenue growth through innovative consumer insights and data solutions. As a key player, you'll build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead the sales process to...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $218K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $125K *

Champion efficiency by leading seamless implementation projects for new providers, ensuring timely launches and high-quality customer satisfaction through cross-functional collaboration and process im...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key Pharma and Biotech accounts, engaging C-suite executives, and leading expansion sales processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client experiences and...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of growth by leading sales initiatives, developing strategic relationships, and guiding a dedicated team in expanding market reach for engineered products and precision components...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Drive creative excellence as a key leader, managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and strategic insights while nurturing client relationships and maintaining high creative sta...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Support the financial planning and analysis for Executive Leadership, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitability through data-driven insi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $190K *

Lead regional operations to enhance provider success, ensuring alignment with national strategies while adapting to local dynamics and market needs, driving satisfaction and engagement across the heal...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.