Senior Business Development Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Business Development Director based in the United States.

We are seeking a senior commercial leader to drive strategic growth opportunities within the global healthcare and life sciences ecosystem.

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships that improve patient access to clinical research and accelerate medical innovation.
You will lead business development initiatives across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research organizations.
The position combines strategic sales leadership, relationship management, and market expertise to deliver measurable business impact.
You will work with international stakeholders, industry leaders, and internal teams to expand partnerships and identify new growth opportunities.
This is an ideal opportunity for a driven business development professional who wants to contribute to healthcare advancement while shaping commercial strategy in a global environment.

The Senior Business Development Director will lead commercial growth initiatives by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding relationships across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The role involves:

• Prospecting, developing, and closing new business opportunities with pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organizations, medical device companies, and clinical research organizations.
• Managing and growing strategic customer accounts while strengthening long-term client relationships.
• Building trusted partnerships with clients, industry stakeholders, distributors, and key opinion leaders.
• Developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Representing the organization at conferences, industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings.
• Identifying market trends, customer needs, and business opportunities to support commercial strategy.
• Acting as a strategic advisor by providing industry insights and recommending improvements to products, services, and processes.
• Supporting leadership teams in achieving commercial objectives and expanding market presence.
• Collaborating with internal teams to align business development strategies with customer expectations and organizational goals.
• Contributing to the growth of patient recruitment initiatives that support faster access to clinical studies and healthcare innovation.

The ideal candidate is an experienced business development professional with a strong background in healthcare, life sciences, and strategic sales. Candidates should bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of sales and business development experience with responsibility for achieving revenue and commercial targets.
• Proven experience working with pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organizations, CROs, medical technology companies, or the broader life sciences industry.
• Strong understanding of international commercial markets, including communications, demand generation, and product marketing strategies.
• Experience supporting or leading large-scale patient recruitment campaigns is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in developing strategic client relationships and driving sustainable business growth.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to understand complex customer challenges and translate them into effective business solutions.
• Strategic, self-motivated, and customer-focused mindset with the ability to build long-term partnerships.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, or developing commercial and marketing teams is a plus.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

The role offers a flexible and rewarding environment with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact, including:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Full-time employment with long-term career opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and remote work flexibility.
• Professional and personal development opportunities, including a dedicated learning budget.
• Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare projects that improve patient access to clinical trials.
• International and collaborative work environment with diverse teams.
• Supportive culture focused on openness, creativity, and continuous feedback.
• Opportunities to attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Challenging projects with significant ownership and strategic responsibility.
• Career growth opportunities within a global healthcare technology environment.