Perceptive Inc.
Delivering Discovery, eClinical, and Imaging Solutions to the Global Biopharmaceutical Industry
Director, Business Development
Business Development RepBusiness Development RepFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
California
Posted
100 days ago
Salary
$139.6K - $259.2K / year
Bachelor DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Development, the Business Development Director will lead engagement with biopharma, biotech, and healthcare clients across the West Coast.
• Own the full business development lifecycle — from market mapping and lead generation to proposal development, closing, and long-term relationship management.
• Drive strategic revenue growth across life sciences accounts, meeting and surpassing assigned targets.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities with innovators in pharma, biotech, med-tech, and healthtech.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders — including R&D, commercial, medical affairs, and business strategy leaders.
• Lead deal structuring, proposal development, pitch presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Partner closely with insights, analytics, and delivery teams to scope high-value, scientifically credible solutions.
• Monitor scientific, market, and competitive trends to inform commercial strategy.
• Represent Perceptive Discovery at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting aligned with commercial leadership expectations.
Job Requirements
- Significant business development or consultative sales experience in life sciences services (e.g., market research, insights, analytics, CRO, commercialization, or strategic consulting)
- Strong domain understanding of drug development, patient journeys, evidence generation, and product commercialization
- Demonstrated success closing enterprise-level engagements with top-tier pharma or emerging biotech
- Ability to communicate scientific and commercial value propositions clearly and persuasively to executive audiences
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial, proactive mindset
- Existing network within the West Coast life sciences ecosystem strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science or business discipline required; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD) highly desirable
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time
- Internal growth and development programs & trainings
- 401(k) program, life & accident insurance and disability insurance