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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$80K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in pharmacovigilance, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety management for cancer therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug safety processes and sup...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting project teams in financial management and general ledger functions, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis for clinical trials while collaborating with finance lead...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Strategize and execute a comprehensive business plan to cultivate key relationships within a broad geographical area, driving sales growth and fostering partnerships across diverse medical specialties...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in promoting innovative products and driving business growth through strategic relationships and effective sales strategies, while ensuring compliance and supporting educational initia...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $127K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful marketing strategies for electronic prior authorization solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance provider engagement and improve patient access, while le...

Columbus, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Optimize project delivery by leading complex life sciences research initiatives, ensuring timely execution, quality standards, and effective vendor management while collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K - $301K *

Develop and lead strategic client growth initiatives, fostering executive relationships and aligning teams to drive long-term value, retention, and measurable outcomes across a portfolio of enterprise...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$214K - $292K *

Transform late-stage gene therapy programs by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring strategic execution from pivotal trials to commercial launch, while fostering a culture of operational excellence...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $171K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in the healthcare HVAC market. Build strategic relationships, manage national accounts, and lead initiatives to enhance business opportunities while collaborating...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Solution Architect, leading CRM design and integration for pharma and biotech. Drive innovation with Veeva CRM and Salesforce, ensuring seamless operations and client engage...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $90K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of veterinary diagnostics by driving sales of advanced imaging equipment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to exceed revenue targets and enhance client relationship...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$200K - $230K *

Engage with clinical trial sites and medical professionals to enhance strategic initiatives. Drive thought leadership in therapeutic areas through scientific expertise while ensuring compliance and fo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $133K *

Champion innovative cancer screening solutions by engaging healthcare providers, driving sales, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and expand market reach in a d...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $155K *

Engage with strategic enterprise clients to drive retention, growth, and satisfaction. Lead account strategy, advise stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes while mentoring team members and fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory intelligence initiatives to ensure compliance and support clinical research. Collaborate with experts to assess regulatory changes, track global guidelines, and enhance impact assessm...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $292K *

Join a team that's redefining identity operations by leading a 24/7 team to enhance access management strategies. You'll shape the vision, drive process innovation, and foster talent in a collaborativ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex life sciences projects. You will lead from kickoff to delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while coordinating internal and external resources to m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $177K *

Optimize the CEO's effectiveness by managing schedules, travel, and communications. Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to ensure seamless operations and support executive priorities, enhancing organi...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive regional sales growth by developing strategies, building a motivated team, and fostering strong customer relationships. Your leadership will be key in achieving financial targets and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive sales excellence by leading full-cycle efforts, engaging stakeholders, and closing enterprise deals while fostering collaboration and continuously improving strategies in a dynamic environment...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K *

Unlock your potential with a dynamic role focused on driving growth and engagement in the automotive sector, where your ability to build relationships and analyze data will significantly elevate custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in contract research services. As a key player, you'll develop strategic sales plans, foster client relationships, and leverage scientific expertise to exceed cli...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 week 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.