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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$150K - $165K *

Lead complex plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and cultivate strategic client relati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Champion the execution of complex plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across commercial and operational aspects. Lead client relationships and cross-functional teams to drive project success and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Drive strategic plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across commercial, regulatory, and operational aspects. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, cultivate client relationships...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Drive strategic plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence and cultivate strong client rela...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading complex plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across commercial and technical execution. Drive strategic client relationships and operational excellence while managing m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing complex plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across commercial and technical teams. Drive client relationships and operational excellence while supporting business grow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Deliver strategic leadership for complex plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across commercial and operational execution. Drive client relationships and internal collaboration to achieve program...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Lead complex plasmid DNA programs, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and cultivate strategic client relati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Drive strategic plasmid DNA programs by leading complex projects, ensuring alignment across teams, managing client relationships, and supporting business growth through operational excellence and gove...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business growth by identifying opportunities, nurturing partnerships, and driving revenue expansion in the biotechnology and diagnostics sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to exe...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth and market access for innovative cancer screening solutions. Collaborate with executive leaders and clinical teams to enhance patient access and achieve im...

Illinois, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead client relationships and strategic communications, driving account growth and team development. You'll manage multiple projects, ensuring client satisfaction while delivering impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving impactful oncology projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, conduct insightful research, and deliver compelling analyses that shape client strategies an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead and coordinate technical workstreams for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementations, ensuring project alignment with business goals, quality standards, and regulatory compliance while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $207K *

Partner with us to drive data strategy and management for Oncology brands, ensuring data integrity and governance while aligning with commercial objectives and enhancing analytics capabilities across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $162K *

Champion customer support by managing maintenance services and operations. Lead a team to ensure timely resolutions and enhance product performance while utilizing technical expertise and strategic pl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare sales by driving growth in a designated territory. Leverage your consultative selling skills to build relationships, exceed quotas, and enhance client engagement in a fast-paced e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of business systems by managing AI-driven solutions and cross-functional partnerships. Oversee system lifecycles, ensure compliance, and lead a team to enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving product strategy and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development, market positioning, and operational efficiency while shaping the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and operations, driving innovation and market success through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Own key initiatives in product development, plannin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product strategy and operations. Collaborate across functions to enhance product development, market strategies, and operational efficiency while shaping the f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Elevate financial accuracy by managing accounts payable/receivable, facilitating month-end closings, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to support reporting and audits wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $172K *

Champion the promotion of infusion products by leveraging clinical expertise and strategic sales initiatives to drive demand and foster relationships within a competitive healthcare landscape, ensurin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $151K *

Shape the future of media relations by driving strategic communications across the Intercon region. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance corporate reputation, manage risks, and deliver impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $120K *

Transform client relationships by delivering expert employee benefits solutions. Collaborate with sales and insurance partners to develop strategies that enhance client success and ensure compliance w...

2 days ago

  •   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.