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.

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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 and develop a high-performing team to optimize global supply chain solutions, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to enhance st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Transform the oncology landscape by driving product success and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by driving client satisfaction and revenue growth as you manage pharmacy accounts, leverage relationships, and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving customer needs in the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team to manage key client accounts, enhance relationships, and lead strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive client satisfaction while ensuring p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $176K *

Manage complex clinical studies from protocol development to closeout. Drive quality through effective team oversight and compliance with GCP and regulations. Collaborate across functions to ensure ti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $200K *

Shape customer success as a Global Program Manager, driving strategic solutions across sales and medical teams while managing large-scale tech implementations for pharmaceutical clients...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining client engagement and account growth. As a Senior Account Manager, you'll lead client relationships, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure successful project delivery w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare solutions by serving as a key Account Manager to drive revenue growth and customer success through expanding relationships with Stedi's fastest-growing cliente...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Accelerate customer growth by managing relationships with key accounts and driving revenue expansion. Become an expert on our products to ensure customer success, guiding them through technical use an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading site-level compliance programs ensuring products meet quality and regulatory standards. Guide audits and inspections, manage CAPAs, and foster a culture of accountability a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Unlock growth in the food and nutraceutical sector by managing customer relationships, executing sales strategies, and driving market analysis to achieve sales goals and foster sustainable business de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the future of Life Sciences by driving growth and innovation. Lead a high-performing sales team to secure enterprise partnerships, leveraging SaaS and AI solutions to transform customer experi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful oncology product promotion by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, exceeding performance goals, and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies within your territor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Transform patient care by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and ensure timely access to thera...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovative solutions and lead a dynamic team to enhance customer success in life sciences. Collaborate with partners, provide technical support, and ensure product excellence to accelerate R&D p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of Field Applications Scientists to innovate solutions, enhance customer relationships, and drive product success in the life sciences sector, ensuring impac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and growth within the NGS sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle management and customer engagement, ensuring alignmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$137K - $235K *

Engineer innovative diagnostic strategies in oncology, leading programs from biomarker hypothesis to clinical testing. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive project success and ensure regulatory com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing key accounts within the pharmaceutical sector, driving sales growth and fostering relationships. Collaborate with teams to meet targeted objectives while adapting to indust...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth and establish impactful relationships in the pharmaceutical industry. Focus on managing national accounts, fostering collaboration, and achieving sales objectives to make a significant im...

Edison, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $358K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in sales and customer relations. As an Account Manager, you'll engage with top clients, develop strategic partnerships, and implement solutions that enhance custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.