Life Sciences Business Development Manager: Staffing Solutions

Randstad USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a driven and strategic Business Development Manager for our Life Sciences division in Boston to drive new business and deliver staffing solutions across the biopharma ecosystem.

You will build client relationships, identify sales opportunities, and position Randstad as a trusted partner. A life sciences background and strong negotiation skills are essential for success. This role offers growth in a global HR services leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in outside sales in the staffing industry.
• Previous Life Sciences staffing experience preferred.
• Clinical or scientific background preferred.
• Proficiency using Google Mail, calendaring and shared drives.
• Ability to build client relationships and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Personal GP quota through engaging in new client development sales activities (sourcing, initial client qualification, identifying decision makers, establishing contact relationships, company/department profiles, candidate marketing, rate negotiations).
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities and national/third party/vendor on‑premise opportunities.
• Schedule and conduct new client visits (virtual or in‑person) and develop strategic accounts.
• Conduct market research and classify target accounts; forecast client demands.
• Manage multiple client relationships; set expectations and advise staffing solutions.
• Oversee performance management of talent placed at client sites.
• Assist in client interview preparation with talent.

Skills

Client relationship building

Sales strategy

Communication skills

Life sciences knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

G Suite (Google Mail, Calendar)

Job description

Randstad is seeking a driven and strategic Business Development Manager for our Life Sciences division in Boston to drive new business and deliver staffing solutions across the biopharma ecosystem.

You will build client relationships, identify sales opportunities, and position Randstad as a trusted partner. A life sciences background and strong negotiation skills are essential for success. This role offers growth in a global HR services leader.