VP of Sales – Life Sciences Translation Services

Sesen; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a strategic VP of Sales to drive revenue growth in life sciences translation services. This high-impact role demands a seasoned sales executive with a robust background in the life sciences sector, adept at navigating regulatory communications and multilingual content strategies. The ideal candidate will excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional leadership and a passion for international communication. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to precision and innovation, and help shape the future of healthcare communication globally.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Uncapped Commission

Cutting-edge Client Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Exposure to Advanced Technologies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of B2B sales experience, including 3+ years in sales leadership.
• Strong understanding of translation workflows and regulatory content.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement revenue strategies to scale enterprise sales.
• Build and lead a high-performing sales team focused on client relationships.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Sales Leadership

Regulatory Communications

Multilingual Content Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Team Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

MBA or Advanced Degree

Job description

VP of Sales – Life Sciences Translation Services

VP of Sales – Life Sciences Translation Services

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Sesen traces its roots back to CSOFT Health Sciences—an established leader in the language services industry with a longstanding commitment to quality. The founders, bringing together deep expertise in the translation and localization industry, life sciences, and language technology, recognized a pressing need for specialized language solutions in the rapidly evolving healthcare and biotech sectors.

Sesen is looking for a strategic and driven Vice President of Sales to lead revenue growth across our life sciences translation and localization services. This is a high-impact leadership role for a sales executive with deep experience in the life sciences sector and a strong understanding of regulatory communications, multilingual content strategy, and global go-to-market execution.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments and brings a mix of commercial acumen, team leadership, and passion for international communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Execution: Design and implement revenue strategies to scale enterprise sales and expand market share across pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, CROs, and healthcare.

• Team Leadership: Build, coach, and scale a high-performing, metrics-driven sales team focused on enterprise accounts and long-term client relationships.

• Client Growth: Drive new business while deepening existing accounts; serve as an executive sponsor for strategic clients.

• Market Intelligence: Analyze industry trends, client needs, and the evolving regulatory landscape to identify new growth areas and tailor outreach.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, operations, and solutions teams to align messaging, accelerate the sales cycle, and deliver customer success.

What You Bring

• Experience: 7+ years of B2B sales experience, including 3+ years in sales leadership roles within the life sciences industry.

• Localization & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of translation workflows, regulatory content requirements, and localization best practices.

• Proven Results: Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed revenue targets and grow enterprise client portfolios.

• Leadership: Skilled at hiring, motivating, and developing sales teams that thrive in goal-oriented, transparent cultures.

• Communication: Executive-level presence with excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field required; MBA or relevant advanced degree a plus.

• Global Mindset: A passion for languages, international markets, and cultural nuance is highly valued.

Why Join Sesen

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

• Work with cutting-edge clients in pharma, biotech, and medtech

• Opportunity to shape go-to-market strategy at a rapidly scaling company

• Supportive, mission-driven team with a shared passion for precision and innovation

• Exposure to advanced technologies in translation, content reuse, and regulatory automation

About Sesen

Sesen is a life sciences language services company dedicated to delivering high-impact translation and localization solutions for the global healthcare sector. From clinical trial documentation and regulatory submissions to multilingual product launches and digital health content, we help the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies succeed across languages, markets, and regulatory frameworks. Our team combines deep domain expertise with advanced language technology to support speed, accuracy, and compliance at every stage of the product lifecycle. At Sesen, we don’t just translate, we enable life sciences innovation to reach patients everywhere.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Translation and Localization

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