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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$70K - $105K *

Drive sales growth in a newly established territory by building customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions in life science...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $184K *

Empower sales growth by driving strategic account management and territory development in the biopharmaceutical sector, fostering relationships and delivering innovative solutions to enhance client su...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Drive customer engagement and renewals by managing enterprise accounts, ensuring satisfaction, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value and maintain strong...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $148K *

Partner with us to lead strategic business operations, enhance decision-making, and drive performance insights for the UPLIZNA commercial team. Collaborate across functions to execute initiatives that...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Transform healthcare by building strong relationships with key oncology stakeholders. Drive product promotion and exceed performance goals while ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dy...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $123K *

Drive growth by managing a sales territory, building relationships, and generating premium. Leverage existing partnerships while prospecting new agencies to achieve targets and expand market presence...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $202K *

Lead the transformation and execution of AI marketing capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design data-driven workflows, product strategies, and measurable outcomes that optimize...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the dynamic world of biopharma, mastering both scientific expertise and business acumen. Drive growth through customer outreach, contract negotiation, and collaboration with marketing to ele...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee portfolio health, ensuring quality and operational alignment across studies. Drive performance visibility, manage risks, and facilitate client governance while fostering...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $119K *

Partner with us to lead client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and operational excellence. Manage onboarding, project delivery, and service performance while collaborating across teams to drive s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing client delivery and relationship growth. Drive data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration to optimize post-sale operations, ensuring exceptional...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful oncology solutions by building relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to exceed performance goals and enhance patient access to innovative therapies while managin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $183K *

Grow your career by managing sales in the Upstate New York territory, expanding market share across scientific sectors. Engage with clients, meet sales targets, and develop strategic relationships to...

New York, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Unlock your potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance patient access and exceed performance g...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $215K *

Engage with key customers to drive growth through strategic account management, relationship building, and technical expertise. Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated solutions and ensure alig...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth and market access for innovative cancer screening solutions. Collaborate with executive leaders and clinical teams to enhance patient access and achieve im...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $162K *

Champion customer support by managing maintenance services and operations. Lead a team to ensure timely resolutions and enhance product performance while utilizing technical expertise and strategic pl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at a leading healthcare organization by driving sales growth and expanding market presence. Build strong relationships with ophthalmic surgeons and clinical teams while managing te...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive strategic growth and profitability across a portfolio of key accounts, fostering strong partnerships and aligning cross-divisional strategies to enhance customer experienc...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower growth by driving sales of lab supplies and diagnostics. Build strong customer relationships, develop strategic sales plans, and ensure market penetration while achieving sales forecasts in a...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $220K *

Drive new business growth for a precision health platform by managing the end-to-end sales cycle, engaging with key stakeholders, and fostering client relationships in small and medium life sciences o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $191K *

Manage and grow post-acute care accounts, leveraging consultative sales to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Drive new business opportunities while building strong relationships with he...

Maine, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on sales and market development in the Life Sciences sector, utilizing your expertise in automated liquid handling. Collaborate with teams to build relatio...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $93K *

Lead client engagements by building strong relationships, managing projects, and driving business growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring staff and id...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and ensure patient access while embodyi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.