Business Development Coordinator

Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development and training

Collaboration in a thriving innovation

Employee benefits

Job summary

Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to drive growth initiatives and partnerships across the life sciences sector in Abu Dhabi. You will support commercialization efforts for cutting-edge research and collaborate with stakeholders regionally in an onsite role.

You will conduct market research, manage partnerships, support technology transfer and licensing activities, and prepare proposals and performance reports for internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, or related discipline; business/commercial qualifications with relevant life sciences experience are considered.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare innovation, research commercialization, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic partnerships, technology transfer, licensing, or research collaborations, preferably within the GCC.
• Familiarity with the UAE's innovation and research landscape, including ADIO funding programs, government initiatives, and relevant free-zone regulations.
• Strong track record in market research, proposal preparation, stakeholder coordination, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and benchmarking across longevity medicine, life sciences, laboratory technologies, and healthcare innovation.
• Support partnership development through proposals, presentations, due diligence, licensing, technology transfer, and research commercialization activities.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagements, meetings, conferences, and partnership discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support grant applications, funding proposals, monthly performance reports, and management presentations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support business development priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure confidentiality, accurate documentation, and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, market research, business intelligence, and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and proposal development skills.
• Maintain strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Power BI or Tableau is an advantage.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Understanding of life sciences, healthcare innovation, technology transfer, IP licensing, and research commercialization is an advantage.
• Maintain high level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Skills

Market research

Stakeholder management

Proposal development

Technology transfer

Licensing

Research commercialization

CRM platforms

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences / Biomedical Engineering / Biotechnology / Health Sciences / Public Health / Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

As a Business Development Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth initiatives, forging partnerships, and supporting the commercialization of cutting-edge research in the life sciences sector. As part of our team in Abu Dhabi, you'll work in an ONSITE environment collaborating with stakeholders and advancing innovative healthcare solutions across the region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and benchmarking across longevity medicine, life sciences, laboratory technologies, and healthcare innovation.
• Support partnership development through proposals, presentations, due diligence, licensing, technology transfer, and research commercialization activities.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagements, meetings, conferences, and partnership discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support grant applications, funding proposals, monthly performance reports, and management presentations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support business development priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure confidentiality, accurate documentation, and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical, market research, business intelligence, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and proposal development skills.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Power BI or Tableau is an advantage.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
• Understanding of life sciences, healthcare innovation, technology transfer, intellectual property licensing, and research commercialization is an advantage.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Must have requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred. Business or commercial qualifications are considered with relevant experience in the life sciences sector.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare innovation, research commercialization, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic partnerships, technology transfer, licensing, or research collaborations, preferably within the GCC.
• Familiarity with the UAE's innovation and research landscape, including ADIO funding programs, government initiatives, and relevant free-zone regulations.
• Strong track record in market research, proposal preparation, stakeholder coordination, and management reporting.

Nice to have requirements

• Certifications in business analysis, project management, market research, or business development.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in healthcare, scientific research, or technology-driven organizations.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a thriving innovation ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and contribute to the growth of the life sciences sector.
• Exposure to groundbreaking research projects and commercialization initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with access to professional development and training programs.
• Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive employee benefits.