Life Sciences Business Development Director at Jobgether – United States
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Life Sciences Business Development Director
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Life Sciences Business Development Director in the United States.
This role provides a strategic opportunity to drive enterprise growth in the life sciences sector by acquiring new business and expanding existing client relationships. The Life Sciences Business Development Director will work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, program management, and senior leadership to deliver a customer-centric sales approach that generates measurable revenue impact. You will be responsible for defining territory plans, engaging with key accounts, responding to RFPs, and closing high-value deals. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across global teams. Success in this position requires a strong track record in enterprise sales, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate business opportunities into actionable plans. This is an ideal position for a results-driven professional eager to make a measurable impact on business growth and client satisfaction.
Accountabilities:- Develop and maintain strong relationships with life sciences clients, ensuring a positive customer experience and long-term engagement
- Create and execute territory, account, and opportunity plans in collaboration with internal teams
- Prepare RFPs, SOWs, quotes, and other sales documentation while ensuring accurate administrative follow-through
- Track and manage customer data, sales forecasts, pipelines, and activities in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
- Collaborate with global teams to define value propositions, service offerings, and sales strategies for new and existing clients
- Drive the sales process from lead generation through opportunity qualification, negotiation, and deal closure
- Travel as required (approximately 30%) to meet clients and attend industry events
- Align internal and external expectations with specific deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
Requirements:
- 3+ years of enterprise-level B2B sales experience in professional services or technology solutions targeting Fortune 500 and mid-market clients
- Proven experience in life sciences or a related industry, with knowledge of the sectors business dynamics and client needs
- Track record of consistently achieving $2M+ in new business annually for at least two consecutive years
- Strong proficiency in customer-centric sales methodology and solution selling
- Demonstrated ability to structure, negotiate, and close multi-million-dollar accounts
- Excellent communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills, with the ability to gain buy-in for innovative projects
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision-making, financial, and operational analysis
- Results-oriented, commercially minded, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Benefits:
- Base salary plus performance-based commissions
- Paid annual leave and public holidays
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Voluntary life insurance and additional coverage options (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Opportunity to work with a global, collaborative, and innovative team
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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