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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$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...

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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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $156K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading sales for a leading Neurosurgery product line, developing strategic customer relationships, meeting revenue targets, and ensuring exceptional service through collaborati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $200K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $200K *

Unlock new business growth by driving sales of an innovative eClinical platform. Engage with biotech and medtech companies to meet their unique needs through building relationships and a strong sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$380K - $440K *

Accelerate growth in the Americas by leading commercial strategy, driving transformation, and fostering a performance culture across Clinical Diagnostics and Life Sciences. Collaborate cross-functiona...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $215K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $170K *

Elevate sales performance by managing key accounts and driving growth in single cell RNA sequencing products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective sales strategie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion success in life sciences by driving enterprise solutions sales. Leverage industry connections to secure strategic partnerships and grow revenue across a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $334K *

Empower growth by driving market expansion and adoption of surgical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and establish strong relationships, ensuring succe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $334K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $334K *

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  •   5 - 7 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.