VP, Strategic Business Partner – Business Development

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential life sciences services organization in their search for a VP, Strategic Business Partner focused on business development. This role requires exceptional business acumen and relationship-building skills to drive revenue growth within a portfolio of major pharmaceutical and biotech accounts.

The successful candidate will develop and execute strategic account plans, build C-suite relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned business development leader who excels at consultative selling in complex healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual strategic business plans to drive new revenue and sales growth across multiple service lines, measured by sales bookings
• Build and maintain relationships with senior executives at large life sciences companies, leveraging these connections to generate new business opportunities
• Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through solution development, SOW finalization, and handoff to delivery teams
• Collaborate with internal service line leaders and account management teams to coordinate cross-selling opportunities and expand market share within assigned accounts
• Represent the organization at conferences, trade shows, and webinars to promote capabilities and generate leads
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, positioning opportunities, and emerging client needs
• Negotiate value-based pricing and client deliverables while maintaining accurate records in Salesforce
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the business development team, mentoring colleagues on consultative selling approaches
• Travel up to 50% to client sites and industry events

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
• 20+ years of experience in life sciences company sales and marketing, or professional services selling to life sciences companies
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving business results across multi-year roles with consistent expansion
• Expertise in consultative, insight-focused, account-based selling approaches
• Comprehensive understanding of life science customer experience and engagement strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across organizations
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex solutions clearly and compellingly
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strategic thinking skills to identify opportunities, develop business plans, and achieve organizational goals

Preferred:

• MBA or Master's degree in business, marketing, or related discipline
• Salesforce experience

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll prepare and submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client organization directly, as all communications should flow through our talent team to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.

Pay

Our client has indicated a compensation range of $203,000–$304,000 USD for this role, which reflects their internal equity considerations and market positioning. This position is also eligible for discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and paid time off.

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