Director, Life Sciences Partnerships & Growth

TAU Ventures

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Hybrid work in NYC/Boston

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Job summary

Iterative Health, headquartered in Cambridge, MA with NYC presence, seeks a Director of Life Sciences to accelerate growth in clinical trials partnerships. You will own the full BD lifecycle—from market engagement to contract negotiations—while collaborating with operations, product, and leadership to shape commercial strategy and go-to-market programs.

You will represent the company at conferences, develop tailored trial solutions, and expand sponsor relationships to drive revenue growth and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, clinical research, life sciences, or related commercial roles.
Demonstrated success developing and closing partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations.
Strong understanding of the clinical trial ecosystem, including sponsors, CROs, site networks, and research operations.
Established network of industry contacts and decision-makers within biopharma.
Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage enterprise-level relationships.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary commercial representative of Iterative Health to prospective and existing biopharma, biotech, and clinical research partners.
Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive sponsor engagement, revenue growth, and long-term partnerships.
Build, manage, and expand relationships with key decision-makers across clinical development, clinical operations, medical affairs, and strategic outsourcing functions.
Lead the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, proposal development, pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and deal execution.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop tailored clinical trial solutions that align with sponsor needs and organizational capabilities.
Partner with clinical operations and delivery teams to ensure successful execution and ongoing client satisfaction.
Gather and communicate market intelligence, competitive insights, and sponsor feedback to inform commercial strategy and product development.
Contribute to the development and refinement of Iterative Health's value proposition, positioning, and go-to-market strategy.
Represent Iterative Health at industry conferences, scientific meetings, and business development events.
Maintain accurate opportunity forecasting and pipeline management within CRM systems.
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