Director Business Development

Syneos Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health in Chicago, IL, seeks a senior, client-facing leader to drive our RPO partnerships and shape the future of talent in life sciences. You will grow revenue by winning complex talent solutions engagements with biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients.

This role requires a proven business developer with executive presence, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to travel up to 30% for client engagements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in life sciences recruiting, RPO, or talent consulting.
• Proven track record in business development and achieving annual revenue goals over $1M.
• Exceptional executive presence with C-suite and HR leader credibility.
• Experience in a matrixed, cross-functional enterprise environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive Growth: design and execute talent solutions to win new partnerships in biotech, pharma, and medical device sectors.
• Build Strategic Relationships: own key accounts and develop trust with executive leaders.
• Lead & Innovate: manage the full sales process from discovery to pricing, proposals, and closing.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: leverage industry knowledge to guide clients and align with delivery teams.
• Make an Impact: connect integrated solutions across the Syneos Health organization for client value.

Job description

Updated: August 7, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Join TSP and build the teams that bring life-changing therapies to patients.

At TSP, a Syneos Health company, we empower life sciences innovators—from emerging biotechs to global pharma leaders—by delivering the talent they need to succeed. We are seeking a senior, client-facing leader to drive our RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) partnerships and shape the future of talent in the life sciences industry.

At TSP, we build the teams behind the breakthroughs. We connect visionary life sciences companies with the world-class talent they need to accelerate patient therapies and change lives.

This is a role for a proven relationship builder with deep life sciences industry credibility. You are a trusted advisor who can connect with life sciences leaders, understand their unique challenges, and design world-class talent solutions that drive business growth.

What You Will Do

• Drive Growth: Develop and execute talent solution designs to secure new partnerships across the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Act as the primary client solutions owner for key accounts, fostering deep trust with executive leaders and ensuring we are a vital partner in their success.
• Lead & Innovate: Quarterback the entire sales process, from initial discovery and solution design to pricing, proposals, and closing deals.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: Use your deep industry knowledge to guide clients, anticipate their needs, and partner with our delivery teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Make an Impact: Connect our integrated solutions across the broader Syneos Health organization to bring unparalleled value to your clients.

What You Bring

• Required: 6+ years of experience in life sciences recruiting, RPO, or talent consulting, with a significant track record in business development and achievement of annual revenue goals exceeding $1 million.
• A proven ability to win complex talent solutions engagements within the life sciences industry.
• Exceptional executive presence and the ability to operate as a credible, consultative partner to C-suite and HR leaders.
• Experience in a matrixed, cross-functional enterprise environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Compensation: The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $180,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for performance-based commissions and bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer: TSP is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).

Discover what our more than 25,000 employees already know: work here matterseverywhere. We work hard,and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to thosewho need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday workimprovespatients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures acareer inwhich you’re guaranteed to:

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization builtto accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercialinsights into outcomes to address modern market realities. To learn more visit syneoshealth.com .

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