Business Development Executive - Life Sciences

Fidelis Companies; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelis Companies is seeking a Business Development Executive with extensive experience in the life sciences sector to build and manage client relationships. This mid-senior level position requires a consultative approach in staffing solutions across biopharma and contract staffing, emphasizing the importance of industry knowledge and relationship management. Candidates should have a proven track record of success and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in life sciences/biopharma staffing.
• Proven ability to generate $300K+ in annual profit.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial lifecycle and drug development.

Responsibilities

• Develop business relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Drive new business opportunities through various prospecting methods.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing.

Skills

Consultative skills

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

Business Development Executive - Life Sciences

Business Development Executive - Life Sciences

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Fidelis Companies is a specialized boutique staffing firm that connects top-tier talent with companies in need of hard to find skill sets. We are seeking a Business Development Executive with deep experience in business development and account management within the biopharma/life sciences sector, particularly in contract staffing or staff augmentation.

This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a consultative, candidate-centric environment and has a proven track record of building executive-level client relationships and delivering customized staffing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow business relationships with executive stakeholders (e.g., Heads of R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, HR, Procurement) at target Biopharma / Biotech companies and CROs
• Drive new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, warm leads, and leveraging your professional network
• Own the full sales cycle from nurturing leads through contract signing, collaborating with delivery teams to ensure successful candidate placement
• Present tailored staffing solutions in areas such as clinical research, regulatory affairs, drug safety/pharmacovigilance, quality assurance, medical affairs, and more
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their scientific and operational hiring needs and being able to share relevant market information.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in life sciences/biopharma staffing or staff augmentation (contract or perm)
• Proven ability to generate $300K+ in split-adjusted gross profit annually
• Deep understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle, drug development process, or regulatory landscape
• Strong consultative skills with the ability to match client challenges to staffing solutions and building strong relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an executive presence

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience working in or selling into functional areas like clinical operations, regulatory, medical writing, biostatistics, or scientific research
• Familiarity with ATS platforms like Bullhorn, JobDiva, or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

What You’ll Bring:

• A consultative, solution-focused sales mindset with a passion for life sciences and the impact of staffing on drug development
• A strong understanding of industry hiring trends and role types (e.g., CRA, CTA, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, QC Analyst, etc.)
• Ability to partner closely with recruiting teams to ensure client success and ongoing satisfaction
• The drive to work independently, manage a sales pipeline, and deliver measurable results

Why Join Fidelis Companies?

At Fidelis Companies, we are passionate about accelerating innovation in the life sciences by delivering world-class talent. You'll work with some of the most respected names in biotech and pharma, be empowered to build long-term relationships, and contribute directly to the success of groundbreaking therapies and technologies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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