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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$199K - $321K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic legal counsel on diagnostics and medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and commercial strategies while collaborating across business units...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $192K *

Optimize customer engagement through strategic lifecycle marketing. Lead multi-channel initiatives to enhance customer lifetime value, leveraging data-driven insights and performance metrics to shape...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$214K - $292K *

Champion groundbreaking gene therapies by leading global commercialization efforts for ALS and Rett. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate strategies, enhance patient experiences, and sh...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $155K *

Accelerate growth by building strategic customer relationships and driving sales initiatives within the Healthcare North America sector. Collaborate across teams to implement plans, innovate products...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $215K *

Join us to lead regional sales efforts, driving product launch success and team performance. You'll build strong customer relationships, execute strategic plans, and foster a high-performing culture i...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $190K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving customer retention and satisfaction as a key partner post-sale. Collaborate across teams to optimize account management and enhance the customer journey in a fast-paced envi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Customer Success Managers, driving measurable value across a diverse customer portfolio while ensuring operational excellence and retention strategies are ef...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead strategic account management initiatives, fostering executive relationships and driving growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction while inf...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $178K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $213K *

Drive scientific engagement and insight generation by collaborating with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers in immunology and dermatology. Leverage your expertise to enhance clinical underst...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex enterprise accounts, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and executive stakeholder engagement while navigating pricing migrations and ensuring acc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $249K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory strategies for innovative immunology programs. Drive product approval timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optim...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $400K *

Innovate and drive new revenue by selling expert data solutions to AI labs and healthcare companies. Build relationships with technical decision-makers to enhance model training and evaluation through...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $181K *

Engineer innovative commercial strategies that drive growth and enhance contract management for a fast-evolving portfolio in the controls services domain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to op...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $130K *

Lead the proposal development process, enhancing strategies and systems to elevate submissions. Collaborate with executives and technical experts to create compelling, client-focused proposals that sh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Elevate your career by overseeing commercial real estate assets, ensuring compliance, and providing exceptional customer service. Collaborate with borrowers and investors while mentoring team members...

West Palm Beach, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Transform financial operations by leading month-end close, mentoring staff, and enhancing accounting processes in a dynamic CPG and e-commerce environment. Drive accuracy and compliance while supporti...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.