Executive Director, Global Strategic BD

TSP, a Syneos Health company

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking an Executive Director of Business Development (Strategic Accounts) to lead enterprise-level growth across high-value pharmaceutical accounts. You will develop global account strategies, negotiate master service agreements, and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, legal, and delivery teams.

You will manage strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, shape annual sales plans, and drive multi-touchpoint, tailored sales strategies to win complex deals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science-related field; graduate degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in strategic sales and global business development.
  • Deep pharma/clinical trial industry knowledge; full lifecycle understanding.

Responsibilities

  • Leads global BD across a portfolio of high-value accounts, driving growth.
  • Identifies and pursues enterprise-level opportunities including MSAs and strategic alliances.
  • Creates multi-year strategic growth plans aligned with commercial objectives.
  • Serves as strategic advisor to client executives on pipelines and partnerships.
  • Drives contracting processes and oversees RFPs and executive presentations.
  • Maintains CRM records and represents Syneos at key industry events.

Skills

Strategic sales
Global BD
Client relationship mgmt
Leadership
Communication
Negotiation
Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce
MS Office
Google Workspace

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking an Executive Director of Business Development (Strategic Accounts) to lead enterprise-level growth across high-value pharmaceutical accounts. You will develop global account strategies, negotiate master service agreements, and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, legal, and delivery teams.

You will manage strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, shape annual sales plans, and drive multi-touchpoint, tailored sales strategies to win complex deals

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