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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$140K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in promoting innovative oncology solutions while building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive performance goals and enhance patient access through strategic engag...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $293K *

Develop and implement strategic account plans to drive sales growth and build relationships with key decision-makers in healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales in the CNS marketplace by leveraging your expertise in healthcare and collaborating with teams to achieve strategic business objectives while engaging healthcare p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Drive the promotion of oncology products by building relationships with key stakeholders, exceeding performance goals, and ensuring patient access to therapies while managing territory resources effec...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Lead the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Drive performance goals, manage territory effectively, and ensure patient access to treatments while embod...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $173K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a regional team dedicated to delivering high-quality service. Optimize resource utilization and support growth through collaboration and strategic execution in...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $143K *

Drive the development and execution of tailored training programs, ensuring effective skill enhancement for sales representatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align training strategies...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

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Iselin, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion client success by building strategic relationships and delivering tailored HR solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance service delivery and drive client satisfaction, ensuring al...

Beverly Hills, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $185K *

Shape strategic success for key accounts by leading market access initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving growth through innovative solutions and insights in the managed ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Manage client relationships by onboarding new customers and providing data-driven insights. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance cross-platform measurement tools, ensuring client satisfaction an...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$311K - $428K *

Champion innovation in large medical device accounts by leveraging your expertise in big data and cloud technologies. Drive strategic sales, exceed targets, and foster strong relationships with key de...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth and establishing key customer relationships, while executing strategic business plans and ensuring compliance in the medical device space. Collaborate with cli...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $104K *

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Victoria, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by managing key partnerships and delivering measurable results. This role blends strategic relationship management with consultative selling, ensuring partner success and gro...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $151K *

Reimagine customer engagement in the IoT space, driving innovative solutions for small to medium businesses. Leverage your sales expertise to navigate complex negotiations and build lasting relations...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform integrated communications for vaccine brands by managing client relations, strategic planning, and digital engagement. Leverage traditional and digital strategies to drive impactful outcomes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Champion the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient access and drive brand success in a competitive market. Leverage clinical ex...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $101K *

Innovate your sales career by driving revenue growth and building lasting customer relationships. Own your territory, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with teams to accelerate deals and en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Elevate patient care by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure timely access to therapies while exceedin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $196K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key accounts in the MedTech OEM sector, fostering customer relationships, and achieving sales targets through innovative business plans and collaboration across team...

Minnesota, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $169K *

Transform customer outcomes by leading a high-performing team dedicated to leveraging Samsara's solutions. Drive strategic growth while ensuring enterprise clients realize sustained value from their i...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $109K *

Partner with us to foster strategic relationships, optimize account performance, and drive engagement with key stakeholders, leveraging your knowledge of healthcare technology to deliver impactful sol...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic leadership role overseeing sales strategies and team development in the Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry sectors, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction thr...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   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.