Growth-Driven Director, Life Sciences BD (Bay Area)

Page Executive; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive commission package

Visible impact on growth

Expanding organization

Job summary

MPI, a rapidly growing global life sciences service organization, seeks a Director/Senior Director, Business Development in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead strategic growth initiatives.

You will develop and execute a Northern California business development plan, build relationships with pharmaceutical and biotech stakeholders, and drive opportunities from lead generation through contract execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development, sales, or alliance management within the life sciences industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development (CMC, CDMO, CRO) or related outsourced services.
• Established relationships within the Northern California biotechnology and pharmaceutical community.
• Demonstrated ability to engage scientific, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and strategic partnerships.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for Northern California.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across pharmaceutical organizations.
• Drive new business opportunities from lead generation through contract execution.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with venture-backed pharmaceutical companies and established industry players.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and deliver against revenue objectives.
• Collaborate with technical, project management, and leadership teams to develop customized client solutions.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and regional life sciences forums.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the biotechnology ecosystem.
• Provide accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and market intelligence to senior leadership.

Skills

Business development

Alliance management

Life sciences industry

Pharmaceutical development

Stakeholder engagement

Sales cycles

Job description

MPI, a rapidly growing global life sciences service organization, seeks a Director/Senior Director, Business Development in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead strategic growth initiatives.

You will develop and execute a Northern California business development plan, build relationships with pharmaceutical and biotech stakeholders, and drive opportunities from lead generation through contract execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams.