Director of Business Development

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

Job summary

TSP, a Syneos Health company, seeks a senior client-facing leader to drive RPO partnerships in the life sciences sector from Chicago. You will connect with biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device leaders, design world-class talent solutions, and shape the future of talent within a globally integrated organization.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in life sciences recruiting/RPO, a strong executive network, and proven ability to win complex engagements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of life sciences recruiting, RPO, or talent consulting experience.
• Proven ability to win complex talent solutions engagements in life sciences.
• Established senior-level network across biotech, pharma or medical devices.
• Executive presence and ability to engage with C-suite and HR leaders.
• Experience in a matrixed, cross-functional enterprise environment.
• Travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive Growth: design talent solutions to secure new partnerships across biotech, pharma, and medical devices.
• Build Strategic Relationships: own key accounts and foster trust with executive leaders.
• Lead & Innovate: manage the full sales process from discovery to pricing, proposals, and closing.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: guide clients with industry insight and coordinate with delivery teams for flawless execution.
• Connect solutions across the Syneos Health organization to add value for clients.

Skills

Life sciences recruiting

RPO

Business development

C-suite engagement

Job description

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.
• An established, senior-level network across biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device organizations.
• 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).