Strategic Growth Director – Life Sciences

Maine Tech Hub; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel in Augusta, Maine seeks a strategic Director, Business Development to drive revenue growth across its life sciences portfolio. You will own the end-to-end sales cycle and lead cross-functional teams to win new business and expand existing accounts.

You will engage with stakeholders from the C-suite to business champions, develop go-to-market plans, organise industry events, and build a strong sales pipeline to exceed quarterly targets while shaping Cytel's presence in North America.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in selling with a quota, ideally in Healthcare/Life Sciences.
• Experience managing end-to-end sales cycles and complex engagements.
• Strong consultative selling skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales process with cross-functional resources (SMEs, consultants, leadership, marketing).
• Use consultative selling to identify business potential and build strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen client relationships through regular engagement and meetings.
• Organise industry events and user groups to generate market interest.
• Engage prospects to position Cytel services with value-based selling.
• Exceed quarterly sales targets by selling Cytel services and solutions.
• Perform territory research to formalise go-to-market strategy and target accounts.
• Maintain long-term revenue focus while delivering short-term results.
• Create and maintain a sales pipeline to ensure over-achievement.

Skills

Quota selling

Healthcare industry

Life sciences

Consultative selling

Education

University Degree

Job description

Cytel in Augusta, Maine seeks a strategic Director, Business Development to drive revenue growth across its life sciences portfolio. You will own the end-to-end sales cycle and lead cross-functional teams to win new business and expand existing accounts.

You will engage with stakeholders from the C-suite to business champions, develop go-to-market plans, organise industry events, and build a strong sales pipeline to exceed quarterly targets while shaping Cytel's presence in North America.