Strategic Business Development Leader — Life Sciences

Syneos Health, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Commissions/Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Manager of Business Development to lead a diverse pipeline across early-stage to mid-market clients within the assigned region. You will drive outreach, qualify opportunities, and coordinate with account development managers to close strategic deals.

The role requires 5+ years in sales/BD within healthcare or CRO environments, strong communication, and travel up to 10–30%. Excellent relationship management and data-driven strategies are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a sales, marketing, commercial operations, or business development role within healthcare/CRO sectors is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manages a diverse portfolio of early‑stage to mid‑market companies within the assigned regional segment.
• Leverages digital tools and automation to scale outreach and qualify leads.
• Identifies and qualifies prospective clients for clinical research services.
• Generates and prioritizes sales leads aligned with BD objectives and capabilities.
• Maintains Salesforce CRM records of leads and interactions.
• Collaborates with ADMs and regional BD directors on strategic pursuits.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Prospecting

Closing Deals

Pipeline Development

Client Discovery

Industry Knowledge

Communication

Relationship Management

Operational Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking a Manager of Business Development to lead a diverse pipeline across early-stage to mid-market clients within the assigned region. You will drive outreach, qualify opportunities, and coordinate with account development managers to close strategic deals.

The role requires 5+ years in sales/BD within healthcare or CRO environments, strong communication, and travel up to 10–30%. Excellent relationship management and data-driven strategies are essential.