Director, Business Development

Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

$134.4K - $255.4K / year

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

• Develops and executes a comprehensive sales strategy for a defined book of business and geographic territory, balancing new client acquisition with growth of existing accounts • Manages an optimized territory through data-informed prioritization of time, client opportunity, and market potential • Identifies, engages, and nurtures key client relationships with decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders at all levels • Leads the orchestration of tailored, multi-touchpoint sales strategies based on client needs, pipeline dynamics, and strategic goals • Drives expansion playbooks, including therapeutically aligned strategies, renewal opportunities and next-phase conversions, to deepen account value • Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—including operations, therapeutic strategy, deal strategy, and delivery—to co-develop solutions that address client-specific challenges • Acts as a client champion internally by sharing insights on client culture, preferences, and strategic priorities to enable effective team alignment and proposal development • Educates clients on Syneos Health’s differentiated value proposition, clinical and commercial capabilities, and evolving service offerings • Conducts regular territory performance reviews, forecasts pipeline progression, and adjusts plans based on shifting client and market needs • Maintains up-to-date records of client activity, pipeline, and sales progress within CRM platforms such as Salesforce • Stays current on industry trends, competitor developments, and emerging client needs to continuously refine engagement strategies • Represents Syneos Health at client meetings, industry conferences, and other relevant events to build brand presence and uncover new opportunities

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or biopharma in a business development, commercial, or strategic sales role
  • Experience selling Phase I / Early Phase services
  • Proven success managing complex B2B sales cycles and navigating mid- to executive-level client relationships
  • Strong consultative selling skills with a demonstrated ability to uncover client needs and co-create impactful solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation abilities with a collaborative leadership style
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Data-driven decision maker with strong business acumen and strategic thinking capability
  • Proficient in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms; Microsoft Office Suite experience required
  • Ability to travel up to 40% for client meetings, conferences, and internal events

Benefits

  • Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company match 401k
  • Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

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