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.

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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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic program management, overseeing project delivery and team development. Drive successful outcomes through effective staffing, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower strategic growth by developing and executing Specimen Management strategies across key accounts, fostering relationships with executives, and driving cross-selling initiatives to enhance busin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Transform the oncology landscape by driving product success and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $211K *

Lead the charge in strategic account management, driving growth and value co-creation with key customers. Build trust-based relationships, develop strategic plans, and align cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving strategic growth and relationship management in the industrial automation sector, collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve targeted KPIs and expand corporate acc...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $184K *

Drive the development and execution of effective training programs for Patient Access teams, enhancing knowledge across multiple brands and roles while collaborating with internal stakeholders to iden...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team that drives client success through strategic guidance, managing large-scale programs, and fostering strong relationships. Ensure exceptional delivery and compliance while identifying growt...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in quality management, ensuring product integrity and compliance. You'll lead client-focused initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in managing key accounts, ensuring alignment between customer goals and operational execution. Leverage your expertise to foster partnerships, enhance service exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful oncology solutions by building relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance patient access and exceed performance goals while managing territory reso...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $217K *

Drive strategic insights by transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Engage stakeholders to synthesize complex information and support leadership decision-making with clear, concise communi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $197K *

Lead the charge in advancing strategic intelligence, transforming data into actionable insights while engaging stakeholders to inform leadership decisions that enhance organizational alignment and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead complex projects in aseptic manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring teams and managing risks across global operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Grow market presence by driving sales and training initiatives for hearing solutions, fostering relationships with in-club professionals, and executing strategic market assessments to enhance brand ad...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by developing strategic relationships in the medical device sector, driving sales of testing and certification services while collaborating with technical teams to deliver tailored so...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing pricing and feasibility for online market research studies. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure project sustainability and profitability while supporting accoun...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining market research by assessing feasibility and pricing for online studies, ensuring projects are sustainable and profitable while collaborating with clients and vendors to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Champion data management excellence by leading clinical studies, ensuring quality deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with sponsors to meet project timelines and optimize processes f...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $150K *

Drive success by building strong relationships with key customers, delivering strategic initiatives, and enhancing revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and implement solu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Shape the future of account management strategy by leading initiatives that enhance market access capabilities and drive transformation across the enterprise, ensuring effective execution and alignmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $120K *

Drive impactful healthcare solutions by consulting with clinicians to enhance patient management and optimize care delivery using advanced Masimo products. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve stra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving clinical sales strategies to optimize healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with clinicians to implement Masimo solutions, enhance customer relationships, and achieve sales obje...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $120K *

Transform healthcare by collaborating with clinicians to enhance patient management through innovative Masimo solutions. Drive efficiency and build lasting customer relationships while achieving strat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving growth by building strategic partnerships in real estate. Leverage your business development expertise to manage deals and foster relationships with key stakeholders in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $105K *

Join a client-centric team to enhance the success and retention of a diverse client portfolio. You'll manage onboarding, ensure client satisfaction, and identify growth opportunities through relations...

3 weeks 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.