Director of Business Development

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

Job summary

Syneos Health, via its TSP division, seeks a senior client-facing leader to drive RPO partnerships in the life sciences sector. You will shape talent solutions, build trusted advisor relationships with C-suite and HR leaders, and orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities include designing scalable talent solutions, managing major accounts, and driving growth while navigating a matrixed enterprise environment. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in life sciences recruiting, RPO, or talent consulting.
• Track record in business development and achieving >$1M annual revenue.
• Experience winning complex talent solutions engagements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent solution designs to win new partnerships across biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.
• Own key accounts and build trust with executive leaders to ensure we are a vital partner in success.
• Lead the full sales process from discovery and solution design to pricing, proposals, and closing deals.
• Advise clients using deep industry knowledge and align with delivery teams for flawless execution.
• Leverage integrated Syneos Health capabilities to deliver maximum value to clients.

Skills

Life sciences recruiting

RPO / talent consulting

Business development

Executive engagement

Strategic account management

Job description

Updated: August 7, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Job ID:17416-OTHLOC-CPKvYfwM

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.

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.

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 .

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against.