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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing therapy access strategies, collaborating with internal teams to enhance patient access. Drive process improvements, mentor junior staff, and analyze payer trends to optimi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing and procurement excellence, partnering with business leaders to optimize categories, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier relationships while developing talen...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise category strategy for Food & Beverage, balancing cost and quality. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes, supplier relationships, and operational performance wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee the operational management of a diverse medical outpatient portfolio, ensuring tenant satisfaction and efficient property maintenance while driving financial perform...

Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $135K *

Optimize digital marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and convert leads across direct-to-consumer and digital channels. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure eff...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by winning new municipal utility accounts and shaping RFPs early. Collaborate with various stakeholders and leverage innovative AI tools to streamline proposal processes while ment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing reimbursement support in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with healthcare providers to navigate patient reimbursement challenges, ensuring optimal service delivery an...

Tennessee, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access by managing reimbursement challenges. This role involves educating healthcare providers, coordinating support services, and ensuring optimal pa...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $153K *

Join the charge in optimizing patient reimbursement services while managing interactions between providers and manufacturer representatives. Deliver education and support across a defined territory wh...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $140K *

Empower healthcare providers by delivering expert reimbursement education and support. This role requires relationship-building, territory management, and collaboration to enhance patient access to me...

Michigan, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower clinicians and operations teams by optimizing technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance EMR workflows, streamline processes, and improve patient care outcomes wh...

Utah, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at client relationships by driving sales growth, consulting on laboratory services, and exceeding targets to enhance patient care. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders while m...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $193K *

Empower global clinical operations by leading process management initiatives, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and drive innovations in cl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $176K *

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New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the technical relationship with healthcare accounts, ensuring platform adoption, risk mitigation, and customer growth through proactive advisory and strategic planning. Collaborate with IT teams...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $256K *

Join a team that's redefining CMC strategies in life sciences. You'll engage with industry leaders, drive software adoption, and shape market narratives to enhance product lifecycle management and ope...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by driving B2B demand generation through new client acquisition and account growth. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance your sales strat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive business success by managing customer relationships and achieving sales goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance market presence and leverage insights for strategic growth in the natural channel...

Livermore, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $130K *

Drive sales and build relationships with key stakeholders in the retail sector. Collaborate with regional leaders to implement credit strategies and exceed performance goals while providing exceptiona...

Nevada, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Drive client success by managing small to medium accounts, enhancing engagement, and leveraging data insights to improve health outcomes and revenue growth. Collaborate with teams to implement solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Deliver leadership and governance for global clinical study management, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while fostering collaboration and operational excellence across teams and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and management of clinical documentation for regulatory submissions while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and compliance, improving productivity and quality w...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $126K *

Unlock potential by leading data integration initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data quality. Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and implement solutions that ensure seam...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $144K *

Drive success by managing strategic enterprise accounts in the Professional & Business Services sector. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and optimize service delivery through a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.