Localization Life Sciences Business Development Manager

Localization Life Sciences Business Development Manager

Sesen's Localization Life Sciences Business Development Managers (BDMs) are responsible for identifying and targeting forward-thinking companies across the globe who will value our services, managing existing international accounts, delivering tailor‑made solutions to clients, and guiding rising companies to encourage global expansion.

BDMs will work alongside the operations team to coordinate project execution and help to grow and maintain relationships with key accounts. By driving the RFP/RFI process through cold‑calling, networking, email, etc., BDMs will be able to identify and secure major accounts from multinational companies across all industries.

• Highly motivated, ambitious, and flexible
• High level of energy and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pro‑active self‑starter approach to work
• Business focus: awareness of competitive environment, always looking for new opportunities
• Creative thinker who takes initiative to complete tasks and investigates new ways of accomplishing goals
• Ability to meet or consistently exceed sales quotas
• High‑level knowledge of commercial translation tools (a plus)
• Experience selling complex and large technical solutions to multinational companies
• Expertise in understanding and articulating technical concepts in areas such as software localization, testing, and multilingual publishing (a plus)

• 1–3 years of experience in a similar sales role
• Hunter sales mindset
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a growing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or above (or currently studying) or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
• Experience working as part of a team in an international environment
• Sales experience from the localization industry is an asset

• A competitive base salary based on experience and a generous commission plan

Sesen is transforming how the life sciences industry communicates globally. With a singular focus on pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and digital health, we deliver specialized language solutions that help bring health innovations to global markets faster and more accurately.

What sets us apart is our deep industry expertise and cutting‑edge technology. From regulatory translation and linguistic validation to digital health localization, we support every stage of the product lifecycle. Our proprietary AI platform, SesenGPT, is redefining translation workflows, accelerating turnaround times, improving quality, and giving clients greater control and insight.

With global clients, an ambitious roadmap, and a growing presence in Boston and beyond, Sesen offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high‑growth company that’s reshaping an essential industry.