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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$79K - $139K *

Explore new business opportunities by managing diverse client relationships, qualifying leads, and collaborating with teams to drive sales strategies utilizing data-driven insights and innovative tool...

Maryland, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $127K *

Elevate sales performance by designing and executing strategic marketing programs. Build strong relationships with vendors and clients to drive profitable growth and enhance account management. Join a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional teams, managing projects, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to global standards and driving continuous improvement for operational excel...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive sales success by managing key accounts and executing strategic initiatives in the Respiratory Care market. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer relationships and achieve sales targets wit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career as you manage high-value GMP-regulated accounts, ensuring compliance and quality standards while driving operational excellence. Be a key leader in a fast-paced environment, influe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive product management and commercial analytics to enhance strategic development and lifecycle management, overseeing forecasting, analytics, and launch coordination to optimize growth and sales eff...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $182K *

Manage operational initiatives within Pharmaceutical Sciences, collaborating with leadership to enhance efficiency and drive strategic priorities. Utilize project management skills to support budgetin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in diagnostics, enhancing clinical outcomes through strategic sales and customer engagement. You'll manage key accounts, foster relationships, and implement growt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by driving sales and managing accounts in diagnostic solutions. Engage with hospitals and labs to foster growth, ensuring customer satisfaction through strategic partners...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage with key healthcare partners to manage and grow strategic accounts, delivering exceptional service and driving value through collaboration and proactive solutions. Leverage expertise in healthc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $168K *

Empower the sales team by developing and delivering impactful training programs. Oversee onboarding, create engaging curricula, and collaborate on initiatives to enhance sales effectiveness in the med...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $168K *

Help us develop and deliver impactful sales training programs, enhancing the skills of field representatives through innovative curricula and hands-on experiences, while collaborating with leadership...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $168K *

Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive sales training programs, enhancing the skills of field representatives through innovative curricula and hands-on experiences, while collaborating wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $168K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering impactful sales training programs, enhancing the skills of field representatives through innovative curricula and hands-on experiences, while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $168K *

Advance our sales training initiatives by developing engaging curricula and materials. Collaborate with teams to onboard new representatives and enhance their skills through innovative training method...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career in finance by overseeing accounting, cash management, and compliance processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive efficiency, accuracy, and quality while supporting a fast-g...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $233K *

Champion strategic account growth by executing targeted ABM strategies, collaborating with sales and marketing teams, and enhancing enterprise relationships in complex healthcare environments to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of retail partnerships by managing key accounts, driving sales strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and execution across multiple c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead field-based medical teams, ensuring client delivery and team performance while fostering scientific engagement and program growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve st...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology care by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving product adoption, and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dynamic biopharma...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock growth by managing client relationships and executing sales strategies. Drive revenue through strategic planning, forecasting account metrics, and developing opportunities within top-tier custo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of driving growth in the commercial HVAC sector by building strong client relationships, identifying needs, and delivering tailored solutions. Enjoy a hybrid work model while managing y...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive sales growth by fostering executive relationships and executing strategic plans in key accounts, while collaborating with internal teams and channel partners to ensure sustained revenue and busi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $240K *

Lead strategic relationships with key academic institutions and clinics to drive product demand. Utilize in-person and virtual tools to engage decision-makers, manage accounts, and achieve territory g...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $245K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role managing key relationships in academic and clinical settings. Leverage your expertise to enhance product access and demand while achieving strategic sales goals a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.