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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock strategic potential by leading oncology nursing initiatives across multiple franchises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance field execution, optimize operations, and drive impact...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing oncology nursing strategies across multiple franchises, ensuring alignment and resource optimization for high-impact field performance in a dynamic, cross-f...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive growth in the physician-dispensed skincare market. This role involves building relationships, managing accounts, and delivering training to ensure product...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in early-stage drug discovery by triaging research requests, managing CRO partnerships, and ensuring seamless execution of outsourced projects. Leverage scientific expertise and Mandarin fluenc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $281K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading U.S. FDA engagement and strategy for product development, ensuring timely approvals and compliance while driving cross-functional collaboration and organizati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $107K *

Join us to develop and manage educational resources that enhance Commercial readiness across clinical data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into acti...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing relationships and ensuring optimal use of solutions. Drive operational excellence and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance service delivery...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic oncology sales team to drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and implement strategic initiatives across the Northwest District, ensuring exceptional perfo...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $187K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions in communications. Collaborate across teams to enhance measurement frameworks and reporting, ensuring impa...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $221K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving successful oncology drug development through strategic planning and expert guidance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Unlock potential by leading Oncology medical strategies and collaborations with payers. Drive impactful outcomes through data analysis and effective communication, enhancing patient care and advancing...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth by building partnerships in the oncology sector. Engage with physician practices, support contract negotiations, and enhance service delivery through effective collaboration and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the Pediatric Endocrinology sector through strategic relationship building and effective customer engagement, ensuring product knowledge and compliance whil...

Hartford, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $181K *

Lead the charge in regional clinical study delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while managing timelines and budgets. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive operational excellence and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $158K *

Lead the charge in regional clinical study delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while managing timelines and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders and oversee external partners to drive successf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $137K *

Contribute to transactional finance activities across the procure-to-pay lifecycle, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions while supporting operational workflows and maintaining data i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $235K *

Transform the healthcare sales landscape by leading a dynamic team to drive revenue and margin growth. Leverage your expertise to achieve commercial objectives while fostering strong relationships and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $173K *

Champion marketing strategies that drive customer engagement and therapy awareness. Collaborate cross-functionally to support commercial growth in the Chronic Pain Therapies sector while ensuring fiel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's empowering channel partners to drive business growth in the Americas. You'll manage partner relationships, enable sales strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to expand mark...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$222K - $303K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading CMC strategies for global drug approvals. Collaborate across teams to navigate complex regulations, ensuring compliance and successful product lifecycle manag...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $193K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data-driven transformation in life sciences. Collaborate with leadership to shape and execute enterprise data architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, trust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $194K *

Empower healthcare professionals by driving sales of innovative cardiac solutions. Collaborate with clinicians to enhance patient care through education and support, while achieving sales objectives a...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $153K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in scientific sales, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to foster customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions that enhance health and safety...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer engagement by developing strategic relationships and driving growth within the retail market. Lead sales efforts across the Central U.S., leveraging consultative techniques to enhan...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$174K - $197K *

Champion strategic client relationships and lead virtual teams to drive growth in our Health Life Sciences vertical, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and achieving financial targets through i...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.