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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$130K - $215K *

Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive organic growth, enhance share of wallet, and strengthen executive partnerships within a defined portfolio of strategic accounts, ensuring long-term...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Champion organic growth by enhancing share of wallet within strategic accounts. Drive cross-portfolio selling, strengthen executive partnerships, and execute strategic account plans to maximize revenu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Champion growth by developing strategic account plans, enhancing partnerships, and driving cross-portfolio sales. Leverage insights to maximize revenue and customer retention while navigating complex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Tackle strategic account growth by enhancing share of wallet, fostering executive partnerships, and driving cross-portfolio solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver value and maximize revenue in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Drive organic growth by enhancing share of wallet within strategic accounts. Build executive relationships, execute account plans, and leverage cross-portfolio solutions to maximize revenue and custom...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by driving organic growth in strategic accounts through deep relationships, cross-portfolio selling, and long-term planning to maximize revenue and customer retention while navigating...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by driving organic growth within strategic accounts, enhancing partnerships, and executing account plans. Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize revenue and customer retention whi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Transform your career by driving growth in strategic accounts, enhancing partnerships, and executing account plans. Leverage your expertise to maximize revenue and customer retention while collaborati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive organic growth in strategic accounts, enhancing partnerships and maximizing revenue through deep account penetration and cross-portfolio selling. Your expertise will s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $215K *

Champion growth by driving strategic account management, enhancing partnerships, and maximizing revenue through deep account penetration and cross-portfolio selling. Collaborate with teams to deliver...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $160K *

Shape the future of production and material planning by leading a team to optimize inventory, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure product availability across the manufacturing network while dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $239K *

Transform the landscape of funded research projects by leading teams, managing client relationships, and delivering impactful solutions in the life sciences sector. Drive project success while identif...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $224K *

Champion the future of immunology by leading a high-performing sales team. Drive strategy, influence stakeholders, and elevate team effectiveness to deliver innovative patient solutions and enhance cu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $224K *

Drive excellence by leading a high-performing sales team in Immunology, crafting strategies to achieve impactful results and fostering collaboration across key stakeholders to enhance customer experie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform client relationships by leading operational excellence and cross-functional initiatives. Drive service quality and satisfaction for complex clients while mentoring team members and enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $239K *

Drive impactful research projects in life sciences, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities and enhance public heal...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $239K *

Transform your career by leading complex research projects in life sciences. Drive client satisfaction and identify new business opportunities while collaborating with global teams to deliver impactfu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $239K *

Join us in leading impactful research projects in life sciences. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee complex initiatives, enhance client relationships, and drive innovative solutions that contribute...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Lead the strategy and execution of commercial drug product manufacturing, ensuring operational performance and supply security while collaborating across teams to develop effective manufacturing plans...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $150K *

Strategize effective field operations and drive sales performance through data-driven insights and collaboration with leadership across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with commercial stra...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as the primary relationship owner for automotive dealer accounts, focusing on customer retention, product adoption, and strategic growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Alberta, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert guidance in Privilege Access Management. Leverage your technical skills to support enterprise clients, ensuring seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Transform executive support by managing complex schedules, facilitating communication, and driving operational excellence. Leverage your expertise to enhance strategic initiatives and ensure seamless...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the success of pharmaceutical programs by managing client relationships, overseeing daily operations, and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure program execution...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Optimize product delivery by leading a team of Product Owners, ensuring that business needs translate into high-quality, scalable solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders and champion Agile practi...

Reposted 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.