Life Sciences Business Development Executive

Green Key Resources; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive commission

Mentoring team

Recruiting technology

Professional development

Full benefits

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks a Life Sciences Business Development Executive to own growth across Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices and Clinical Research. You will build a book of business, develop client relationships, and drive revenue with autonomy and support from Green Key’s tools and team.

The role targets professionals with 3–8 years in agency BDE within Life Sciences, offering a base of $70k–$90k plus an attractive commission structure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical sales/business development.
• Prior staffing/agency experience is required.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with market trends, client needs, and revenue goals.
• Build and expand relationships across Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, and related sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities through outreach, networking, referrals, and market intelligence.
• Negotiate contracts and staffing agreements across perm, temp-to-perm, project staffing, and contingent workforce solutions.
• Sell to clients including pharmacists, biometrics, clinical research, commercial sales, drug safety nurses, and site-level leadership.
• Partner with recruiters to align BDE efforts with talent delivery.
• Provide consultative guidance on market trends, compensation, and career pathways.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to assess hiring needs and support vertical expansion.

Education

BA/BS degree in healthcare, life sciences, or related fields

Tools

Recruiting software

Job description

Life Sciences Business Development Executive - Open Nationwide

Industry: Staffing & Recruiting

Location: Remote or Hybrid (depending on location)

Compensation: $70k - $90k + competitive flat commission structure

Experience: Seeking 3-8 years exp. in agency BDE within Life Sciences

About Green Key Life Sciences:

Green Key Life Sciences partners with organizations across Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices, and Clinical Research to deliver high-impact technical talent. Since 2010, we've built a national presence grounded in industry expertise, transparent communication, and long-term partnership. We connect companies driving scientific innovation with the engineers, scientists, and technical specialists who move critical programs forward.

About the Role:

We're seeking a Life Sciences BDE to join our growing Life Sciences vertical. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and enjoys building partnerships across Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device and Clinical Research.

You’ll build and manage your own book of business - identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships, and driving growth. This position offers autonomy, strong earning potential, and the chance to shape a rapidly expanding vertical, supported by Green Key’s industry-leading tools, technology, and professional development.

What You’ll Do:

Business Development Executive Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with market trends, client needs, and revenue goals.
• Build and expand relationships across Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, and related sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities through outreach, networking, referrals, and market intelligence.
• Negotiate contracts, secure staffing agreements, and drive revenue across perm, temp-to-perm, project staffing, and contingent workforce solutions.
• Sell to clients that include key Life Sciences functions, including pharmacists, biometrics, clinical research, commercial sales, drug safety nurses, and site-level leadership.
• Partner with recruiters to align BDE efforts with talent delivery.
• Provide consultative guidance on market trends, compensation, and career pathways.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to assess hiring needs and support vertical expansion.

What Success Looks Like:

• Grow and retain a strong client portfolio
• Consistently place high-quality technical talent
• Build a reputation as a trusted advisor in the Life Sciences market
• Show resilience, curiosity, and a consultative approach
• Strengthen a collaborative, high-performance team culture

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in healthcare, nursing, life sciences, or related fields (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical sales/businss development.
• Prior staffing/agency experience is required.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth.
• Proven success in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Why Green Key:

• Aggressive, lucrative commission structure
• Support from industry-leading mentors and a collaborative, success-driven team
• Access to advanced recruiting technology and data-driven tools
• Continuous training and professional development
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off (holiday, sick, vacation)

Green Key Resources offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and indemnity options; life, accident, and short and long-term disability coverage; commuter benefits; an employee assistance and work-life program; a retirement savings plan; paid time off and holidays; and parental leave. This position includes incentive compensation in addition to base salary. Eligibility, plan terms, and incentive structure vary by position and location and will be provided during the hiring process.