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

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