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Senior Director for Business Development in United States at Jobgether

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Jobgether
United States, United States
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Senior Director for Business Development

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Director for Business Development in United States.

This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic leadership role at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and healthcare innovation. As Senior Director for Business Development, you will drive commercial growth and establish high-value partnerships across the global biopharma ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with scientific, product, and executive teams to shape go-to-market strategies and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge AI solutions in biomedical research and development. The role combines strategic vision, relationship management, and revenue ownership within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Ideal for a commercially minded leader with deep industry expertise, this position offers the chance to influence the future of AI-powered healthcare innovation while working alongside world-class scientists and technologists in a rapidly scaling organization.

Accountabilities:
  • Define and influence go-to-market strategies to position advanced AI-driven products and scientific solutions effectively within the biopharma and healthcare ecosystem.
  • Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, biotech organizations, research institutions, and other key industry stakeholders.
  • Drive revenue generation initiatives by achieving and exceeding business development targets while monitoring sales performance and market trends.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, partners, and industry leaders to expand commercial opportunities and strengthen market presence.
  • Represent the organization at conferences, industry events, and executive meetings, delivering compelling presentations and business proposals.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, R&D, marketing, and leadership teams to align commercial priorities with scientific and operational objectives.
  • Contribute to strategic decision-making by identifying market opportunities, customer needs, and emerging trends in AI, biotechnology, and life sciences.
Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Extensive experience in business development or enterprise sales within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
  • Proven track record of driving measurable business impact and exceeding aggressive revenue or partnership targets.
  • Strong understanding of AI applications in biomedical research, clinical development, diagnostics, biomarker discovery, and healthcare innovation.
  • Familiarity with SaaS and software business models, ideally within technology-driven or AI-focused environments.
  • Deep knowledge of the biomedical ecosystem, including biomedical data lifecycle management and pharmaceutical R&D processes in the US and Europe.
  • Established professional network within pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, particularly within large-scale R&D environments.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth, and multicultural environments with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • Previous experience in a venture-backed or high-growth startup environment is highly valued.
  • PhD or advanced expertise in Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related disciplines is considered a strong advantage.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package combined with equity participation opportunities.
  • Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI and biomedical innovation projects with global impact.
  • Collaborative, mission-driven, and inclusive work environment.
  • Professional growth opportunities, leadership development, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
  • International and multicultural team environment with strong cross-functional collaboration.
  • Access to innovative projects shaping the future of healthcare, life sciences, and AI-powered discovery.
How Jobgether works:
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.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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United States, United States

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