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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$105K - $140K *

Inspire growth by driving sales and relationships across academic and industrial customers. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, manage accounts, and deliver innovative scientific solutions t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $140K *

Advance sales growth and manage key accounts across academic, government, and industrial sectors. Engage in strategic account management and drive customer relationships to achieve targets in a dynami...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing middle market commercial insurance accounts, fostering client relationships, and driving new business initiatives while navigating industry changes and ensuring comprehens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $211K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance access and education for rare blood disorder therapies. Build trusted relationships with key accounts, develop tailored plans, and collaborate across teams to dri...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Lead trade compliance operations by optimizing programs, mitigating tariffs, and ensuring adherence to regulations across multiple regions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance complianc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $145K *

Champion trade compliance by leading operations, optimizing programs, and driving tariff strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence in the U.S. and globally, wh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $145K *

Take ownership of trade compliance initiatives by managing operations, aligning strategies, and executing process improvements to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to global regulations, enhancing o...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by managing global trade compliance operations. Lead initiatives to ensure adherence to regulations while driving efficiency and cost savings across functions. Collaborate to imp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $145K *

Shape the future of trade compliance by managing operations, aligning policies, and driving tariff mitigation strategies across multiple regions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance glo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Champion growth by driving new business and enhancing customer relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions while executing effective sales strategies to capt...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by driving sales growth and nurturing relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions while identifying new business oppo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $208K *

Lead statistical operations for Centralized Statistical Monitoring, ensuring study quality and compliance through innovative methodologies and analytical processes across clinical trial portfolios...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by driving strategic sales and fostering continuous improvement initiatives. Build trusted relationships, enhance product quality, and lead complex negotiations to achieve profit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Empower business growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, fostering customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Take ownership of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement for medical devices. Collaborate across teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle while le...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $142K *

Elevate our global thought leadership strategy by identifying and executing impactful opportunities that enhance visibility and reputation. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling messaging and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful cancer screening solutions. In this field-based role, you'll build relationships with healthcare providers to promote innovative cancer detection technologies, inf...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $233K *

Drive strategic pricing initiatives to enhance competitive positioning and profitability across our Medication Management Solutions portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop action...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $233K *

Shape innovative pricing strategies to enhance competitive positioning and drive growth across our Medication Management Solutions portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $233K *

Shape and execute strategic pricing strategies for Medication Management Solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance competitive positioning and drive profitable growth through dat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage territory strategy and drive sales growth by building relationships with healthcare professionals. Deliver product support and identify new business opportunities to expand market presence and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $195K *

Oversee value-driven strategies for obesity coverage, enhancing payer access through robust communication and market analysis, while leading cross-functional partnerships and research to optimize cove...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service to high-net-worth clients. As an Account Manager, you'll enhance client relationships, support growth initiatives, and collaborate with u...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $156K *

Optimize the field technology experience by leading innovative CRM projects, ensuring user satisfaction while driving adoption initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success through proactive renewal management and relationship building. You'll oversee mid-market accounts, ensuring high retention rates and fostering...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.