MD, Life Science Banking - Strategic Relationship Leader

First Citizens; New York, San Francisco, Boston (NY, CA, MA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Strategic Sales Leader for its Life Science & Healthcare Banking practice. The role focuses on deepening relationships with Founders, CEOs, and CFOs, while managing a complex client portfolio and cross-selling the full product platform from treasury to debt financing and private banking.

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep Healthcare sector expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record in capital solutions for high-growth companies, with

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in commercial banking, venture capital, or relationship management in life sciences/healthcare.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills with a focus on C-suite executives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, orchestrate, and grow client and ecosystem relationships across lending and non-lending needs.
• Drive new business development and expand existing relationships for loans, deposits, and banking services.
• Originate, advise on, and negotiate financing solutions for Commercial Bank clients.
• Develop strategies to grow the balance sheet while managing risk.

Skills

Business development

Business acumen

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Strategic Sales Leader for its Life Science & Healthcare Banking practice. The role focuses on deepening relationships with Founders, CEOs, and CFOs, while managing a complex client portfolio and cross-selling the full product platform from treasury to debt financing and private banking.

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep Healthcare sector expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record in capital solutions for high-growth companies, with