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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$135K - $165K *

Help us enhance our GVP and GCP compliance program, ensuring regulatory adherence and quality oversight across pharmacovigilance and clinical studies while collaborating with global QA teams to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Empower our sales team by driving strategic growth in key accounts. Leverage your expertise in Enterprise SaaS to navigate complex sales in the Life Sciences sector, fostering partnerships and deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance scientific productivity by leading operational excellence in tLNP labs. Ensure a safe, efficient workspace through inventory management, equipment coordination, and collaboration across techni...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of CRM solutions, driving technical leadership and product strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client por...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading customer discovery and product definition. Drive cross-functional collaboration to translate insights into actionable requirements, manage product backlogs, and delive...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Oversee the GVP and GCP compliance program, ensuring regulatory adherence and quality management across pharmacovigilance and clinical studies while collaborating with global QA teams to drive continu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $143K *

Shape the future of sales by driving growth through strategic partnerships with large channel partners, leveraging technical expertise in microscopy to enhance product visibility and customer engageme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to drive sales growth by developing strong customer relationships and leading strategic sales initiatives within your territory in the medical device sector, ensuring customer sat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $143K *

Lead the growth of sales through large channel partners, leveraging technical expertise in microscopy to drive engagement and build lasting relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading product innovation in clinical genomics. Shape tools for case management and data workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality while collaborating with lab directors and engi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal healthcare by driving growth initiatives across key government markets. Collaborate with strategic partners to enhance market penetration and deliver innovative diagnostic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth initiatives across federal healthcare markets, driving adoption of advanced diagnostic solutions. Build executive relationships and collaborate with distribution partners to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth initiatives across federal healthcare markets, enhancing adoption of diagnostic solutions. Build executive relationships, manage accounts, and collaborate with distribution part...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower lasting B2B relationships by managing complex healthcare accounts. Engage key stakeholders, drive sales performance, and tailor strategies to maximize opportunities in a dynamic territory, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Innovate customer engagement strategies by building relationships with key healthcare stakeholders, executing targeted business plans, and maximizing sales opportunities within complex healthcare envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic customer relationships in healthcare networks, exceed sales targets, and deliver tailored presentations to stakeholders. Collaborate within a dynamic team to implement effective busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation in a regulated environment. Lead high-impact IT application projects, collaborate with global stakeholders, and deliver technology solutions that empo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage in leading a dynamic team to enhance client relationships, drive service quality, and ensure retention and growth for key accounts, while collaborating across multiple business units to meet st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $170K *

Empower healthcare innovation by leading product marketing strategies for pharmacy, PBM, and health plan solutions. Drive customer engagement and product adoption through market insights and compellin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Accelerate healthcare innovation by leading product marketing strategies for pharmacy, PBM, and health plan solutions. Drive customer engagement and product adoption through market insights and compel...

Columbus, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $214K *

Shape the future of sales by leading a dynamic team to drive growth, enhance customer engagement, and implement strategic initiatives. Foster collaboration and develop talent while achieving ambitious...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $243K *

Shape the future of cancer treatment by leading a top Oncology sales team to achieve strategic goals and maximize market impact while nurturing individual talent and driving performance to improve pat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $243K *

Join a team that's transforming oncology care by managing sales specialists to deliver innovative treatments and drive market growth while fostering a high-performing culture committed to advancing ca...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in federal healthcare markets by leading strategic initiatives and fostering relationships with key government agencies. This role requires extensive travel and a foc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $102K *

Lead the charge in managing CDMO vendor relationships while ensuring seamless logistics, performance tracking, and communication across drug substance programs. Drive operational excellence and elevat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.