Business Development Associate / Manager - Medical Communications & Life Sciences

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and develop new business opportunities across pharmaceutical, emerging biotech, medtech, and healthcare organizations.
• Conduct targeted, value-led outreach to stakeholders within Medical Information, Medical Affairs, Medical Excellence, and Medical Communications departments.
• Research target organizations, identify relevant stakeholders, and develop strategic account engagement plans.
• Build and maintain a qualified business development pipeline.
• Position the organization as a strategic partner across the medical information and medical affairs value chain .
• Develop relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders within prospective client organizations.
• Arrange and lead qualified exploratory meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Understand prospective clients' business, medical, and scientific communication needs and identify relevant opportunities.
• Develop and execute account engagement strategies designed to generate business growth and establish long-term partnerships.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, congresses, networking events, and relevant scientific meetings .
• Build meaningful relationships through both virtual engagement and face-to-face interaction.
• Collaborate with internal scientific, medical, and operational teams to ensure prospective client needs are properly understood.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, opportunities, engagement activity, and pipeline development.
• Monitor market trends, therapeutic areas, industry developments, and potential business opportunities across the life sciences sector.
• Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the organization's U.S. market presence.

Remote Work & Technology Requirements

• Although this is a remote position, candidates must have a professional home-office environment suitable for full-time business development work .
• Candidates must have:
• A dedicated and professional workspace.
• A reliable computer suitable for business and video conferencing applications.
• Reliable high-speed internet.
• A professional webcam and headset/audio setup.
• A quiet environment suitable for confidential client conversations and virtual meetings.
• The ability to maintain reliable working connectivity during normal working hours.
• The ability to independently manage day-to-day work using the organization's technology and communication systems.

Candidates must currently reside in California.

Compensation & Incentive

• The anticipated base salary range is $120,000-$160,000 annually , depending on experience and qualifications.
• The position also includes a performance-based incentive structure tied to business development results.

Application Process

• To ensure fairness and consistency, all applicants must complete every stage of the hiring process.
• Applicants selected to move forward will complete:
• Application Form
• Pre-Screen Questionnaire
• One-Way Video Interview
• Pre-Screen Interview
• Final Interview
• Background Check
• A background check will be required for candidates who are shortlisted as part of the final hiring process. Employment will be subject to successful completion of the applicable background check.
• If you have the medical communications expertise, life sciences industry knowledge, commercial experience, and relationship-building ability to help grow a global organization in the U.S. market, we would like to hear from you.

What We're Looking For