Business Development Manager – Life Sciences Localization

Sesen; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the life sciences sector. This role involves leading client outreach efforts, building long-term relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored localization solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a consultative sales mindset and a passion for helping life sciences companies succeed internationally. Join a fast-growing team dedicated to innovation and making a global impact in the life sciences field.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience in localization or life sciences.
• Familiarity with translation workflows and multilingual content strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in life sciences.
• Lead the sales cycle from outreach to close, including negotiations.

Skills

B2B Sales

Consultative Selling

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

CRM Tools

TMS Platforms

Job description

Business Development Manager – Life Sciences Localization

United States

Business Development Manager – Life Sciences Localization

Sesen United States

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Title: Business Development Manager – Life Sciences Localization

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Sesen is looking for a driven and strategic Business Development Manager to accelerate our growth in the life sciences sector. In this role, you’ll lead outreach efforts to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and clinical research organizations seeking expert translation and localization services. You’ll build meaningful client relationships, manage key accounts, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customized, regulatory-aligned language solutions for a global audience.

This is a client-facing, revenue-driving role ideal for someone with a consultative sales mindset, industry fluency, and a passion for helping life sciences companies succeed internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in the life sciences sector, including pharma, medtech, biotech, and CROs
• Lead the sales cycle from outreach to close, including prospecting, qualifying, pitching, negotiating, and contracting
• Develop tailored proposals and guide clients through the RFP/RFI process
• Build and manage long-term client relationships with a focus on growth and retention
• Work closely with project management, linguistic, and engineering teams to scope solutions and deliver exceptional service
• Represent Sesen at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings
• Track pipeline activity and report sales performance using CRM tools

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience in localization, SaaS, or life sciences
• Familiarity with translation workflows, TMS platforms, or multilingual content strategies (preferred)
• Proven success in consultative selling and enterprise relationship building
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Communications, or related field

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
• Opportunity to work with a global client base and innovative language technology
• Dynamic, supportive team with room for growth in a scaling organization
• Mission-driven culture focused on helping life sciences companies communicate with clarity across borders

About Sesen

At Sesen, we help life sciences companies communicate effectively across languages and cultures—powering everything from breakthrough research to global product launches. Our work supports clinical trials, regulatory submissions, digital health, and beyond. We’re a fast-growing team of project managers, linguists, scientists, and technologists working at the intersection of language and life sciences. If you're passionate about innovation, precision, and making a global impact, Sesen is where your career can thrive.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Translation and Localization

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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