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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$128K - $150K *

Help us drive growth in the Home Health and Pediatric Care sectors by generating new enterprise revenue. Own the full sales cycle, engage decision-makers, and develop strategic relationships to establ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform client relationships by leading digital marketing strategies, driving growth through multichannel initiatives, and ensuring performance outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver i...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing sales team in the dynamic ambulatory care market. Drive strategic growth initiatives, engage with healthcare executives, and support complex customer rela...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $148K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving customer experience insights that influence product and business strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct impactful research and advocat...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $250K *

Advance market position by engaging key national distributors and driving sales strategies. This role requires building relationships, creating opportunities, and collaborating with sales teams to gen...

Chelmsford, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by serving as a scientific expert, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and supporting research initiatives in a designated therapeutic area while driving busin...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by providing expert scientific support and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals in a designated therapeutic area, driving research...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by leading operations, procurement, and vendor management. Collaborate with leadership to optimize budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while enhancing operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success by managing operational relationships and ensuring quality delivery of products and services. Leverage industry insights to maximize client benefits and support cross-functional i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Accelerate enterprise sales by driving strategic territory plans and fostering executive relationships. Own the full sales cycle in a remote setting, focusing on IT service management solutions for di...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $300K *

Manage and optimize the digital marketing strategy for oncology products, enhancing customer engagement through innovative digital assets. Lead cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive marketin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive growth in Substation Services across North America. You'll identify new business opportunities, develop strategic relationships, and create innovative solutions to enhance asset relia...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $213K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical research by leading site activation strategies and ensuring efficient study start-up activities. Collaborate globally to drive operational excellence and mentor...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $166K *

Develop strategic account plans to acquire and grow revenue in the Commercial Property & Casualty insurance sector while fostering key relationships and understanding customer operational challenges f...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $123K *

Unlock potential by managing complex contract lifecycles while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to streamline processes and enhance pricing strat...

Morristown, NJRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...

Tucson, AZRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team of Client Success Managers, driving customer satisfaction and retention while collaborating cross-functionally to maximize value from our solutions and in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $148K *

Unlock growth by joining a dynamic business development team, engaging with prospects, generating leads, and supporting strategic partnerships to expand our presence in North America's biotech sector...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping the U.S. HCP marketing strategy for JYNNEOS, driving integrated programs and optimizing engagement through data-driven insights and compliance, while collaborating across te...

Durham, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $230K *

Drive innovative clinical insights by fostering key relationships with opinion leaders and delivering expert scientific information across therapeutic areas to enhance medical affairs initiatives...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and guiding Field Medical teams to enhance scientific engagement and insights, translating medical strategies into impactful regional execution while fostering talent and...

Columbus, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $111K *

Elevate your career as a senior individual contributor, driving tech integration partnerships. Manage complex deals from negotiation to go-live with a dedicated engineering team, influencing how solut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Educate healthcare providers on patient support programs and reimbursement strategies, addressing access barriers while navigating payer landscapes. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure complianc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $194K *

Redefine clinical workflows by leading strategic product initiatives that enhance user experience and leverage AI technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions that impro...

San Diego, CARemote

4 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.