Global Strategic BD Director — Enterprise Growth

TSP, a Syneos Health company; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking an Executive Director, Strategic Business Development (Strategic Accounts) to accelerate enterprise-level growth across global accounts. You will lead multi-year plans, shape partnerships, and negotiate MSAs while aligning with clinical development and commercial strategies.

You will collaborate with therapeutic strategy, operations, legal, finance, and delivery teams to craft client-centric growth initiatives and drive major opportunities in the biopharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Significant experience in strategic sales, global business development, or client relationship management.
• Deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical landscape and clinical trials.
• Experience negotiating master service agreements and preferred provider pursuits.
• Proven ability to build strategic relationships with mid- to executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong consultative selling, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads global business development efforts across a portfolio of high-value accounts, driving strategic growth and revenue expansion.
• Identifies, evaluates, and pursues enterprise-level opportunities, including MSAs and strategic alliances.
• Creates and maintains multi-year strategic growth plans for key global clients, aligned with commercial objectives.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to client executives by understanding business priorities and development pipelines.
• Navigates complex procurement environments and coordinates cross-functional teams to streamline contracting.
• Develops and maintains strategic account plans, and builds relationships with key client stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sales

Global business development

Client relationships

Pharma industry knowledge

Salesforce familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking an Executive Director, Strategic Business Development (Strategic Accounts) to accelerate enterprise-level growth across global accounts. You will lead multi-year plans, shape partnerships, and negotiate MSAs while aligning with clinical development and commercial strategies.

You will collaborate with therapeutic strategy, operations, legal, finance, and delivery teams to craft client-centric growth initiatives and drive major opportunities in the biopharmaceutical