Senior Life Sciences BD Leader — Remote, High Growth

MeeDerby; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mee Derby & Company in the Midwest/Remote seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in Life Sciences staffing. You will develop strategic plans, win new business, and expand market share by building relationships with C-suite and decision-makers across life sciences clients.

Leverage the firm's reputation, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with operations to ensure client satisfaction. This role rewards a proven sales driver with uncapped commissions and strong leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive sales/business development experience in staffing or workforce solutions with a specific focus on Engineering
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue goals and building long-term client partnerships
• Consultative sales approach with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with an established infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth with a laser focus on Life Sciences contract staffing
• Identify, prospect, and secure new client relationships at the executive and decision-maker level
• Leverage the firm’s strong reputation and leadership team to win competitive opportunities
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, referrals, and consultative selling
• Collaborate with operations and recruiting teams to ensure seamless client delivery and satisfaction
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements that align with company profitability goals
• Provide market intelligence, competitor insights, and recommendations to leadership
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to strengthen brand presence

Skills

Consultative sales

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Business development

Sales pipeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Mee Derby & Company in the Midwest/Remote seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in Life Sciences staffing. You will develop strategic plans, win new business, and expand market share by building relationships with C-suite and decision-makers across life sciences clients.

Leverage the firm's reputation, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with operations to ensure client satisfaction. This role rewards a proven sales driver with uncapped commissions and strong leadership