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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$161K - $367K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth by developing tailored strategies and nurturing key client relationships. This role balances new client acquisition with expanding existing accounts, leveraging...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $268K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strong partnerships with oncology teams. Manage your territory by executing strategic business plans, enhancing patient access, and collaborating with cross-fu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $268K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing oncology partnerships to enhance patient access and outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally while executing business plans that drive measurable results...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $268K *

Explore territory management to foster partnerships with oncology teams, driving patient access and strategic business outcomes. Collaborate across functions to enhance therapy availability and suppor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $268K *

Optimize access to oncology therapies by building strong partnerships with care teams. Manage a defined territory, execute business plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve patien...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Lead impactful client engagements while collaborating with teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Drive business development and mentor junior staff, ensuring excellence i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Drive transformation by leading client engagements, guiding teams to deliver actionable solutions, and fostering business growth through project development and mentoring. Make your mark by ensuring s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Drive client engagement and project success by leading teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations, fostering business development, and mentoring junior staff to enhance team ca...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Partner with us to lead client engagements, ensure impactful project delivery, and generate actionable insights while fostering team development and exploring new business opportunities in a dynamic e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $178K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth for hyperscale and silicon design customers. Own global account strategy, manage complex negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver inno...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in analytical services, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing a high-performing team to support product lifecycle management and commercialization in a cGMP env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a fast-paced startup to own and expand outbound sales efforts across diverse markets. You'll build pipelines, manage the sales cycle, and refine strategies to drive revenue growth, making a signi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of consumer skincare by driving product demand through strategic partnerships with healthcare professionals, enhancing relationships, and achieving sales goals wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leader role, managing client projects and guiding junior members. Collaborate on strategic communications for biopharmaceuticals, focusing on rare diseases and onc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Take ownership of a defined territory while collaborating with partner field teams in healthcare IT. Ensure successful sales integration by providing on-site support, training, and account strategy de...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Oversee relationship management and optimize performance of specialty pharmacy programs, ensuring compliance and a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transformative project management, driving cross-functional teams to execute multichannel initiatives successfully. Cultivate client relationships, ensure project delivery on-time...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $109K *

Help us drive growth by managing and expanding strategic accounts while building relationships with senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable revenue growth through our innovative solution portfolio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $170K *

Lead and empower a dynamic project management team overseeing multichannel projects, ensuring strategic execution, on-time delivery, and budget management while fostering collaboration and innovation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $176K *

Shape the future of foodservice sales by managing key accounts, driving growth, and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer relationships and ensure profitability whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Elevate your career by managing key relationships in the rare neurology sector. Drive sales success through strategic planning and collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring top-tier servic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Develop and execute strategic account plans to foster long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales and education in the rare neurology sector while ensuring compliance and ethi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Transform relationships with healthcare professionals by driving sales and education in rare neurology. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic plans and enhance patient care through effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Transform your career by managing key relationships in the rare neurology space. Drive sales success, educate healthcare professionals, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient out...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Advance your career by managing key relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success, and executing strategic business plans in a dynamic territory focused on rare neurology treatmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.