Discovery Client Lead (AI)

Location: Hybrid; Boston, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Princeton, New Jersey; or New York, New York

Salary: $200,000–$229,500 per year

Company

hirify.global is a management consulting and technology firm combining data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to develop solutions and products for clients in the life sciences sector.

What you will do

• Own assigned Discovery client relationships, account strategy, and revenue.
• Develop and execute account plans based on clients’ R&D priorities and decision-making structures.
• Build relationships with working-level scientists and senior R&D leaders.
• Identify opportunities across scientific strategy, bioinformatics, AI, data, and technology services.
• Coordinate Discovery delivery teams and align work with broader account strategies.
• Support business development through opportunity shaping, proposal development, and engagement expansion.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field, such as a PhD or PharmD, or equivalent applied research and translational sciences experience.
• Strong client relationship, communication, and business development skills.
• Broad familiarity with drug discovery and depth in at least one area such as bioinformatics, AI, data, scientific strategy, or technology.
• Experience leading or contributing to client-facing teams, scaling delivery, and developing team members.
• Experience in consulting, a CRO, a pharma services organization, or a pharmaceutical or biotech R&D environment is preferred.
• Fluency in English and authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work combines working from home with on-site presence at clients or hirify.global offices for most of the week.
• Client-facing work requires travel as needed based on project and client requirements.
• Cross-functional skills development, custom learning pathways, and milestone training programs support career progression.
• Internal mobility paths, professional development, and a comprehensive total rewards package support health, well-being, financial security, and time away.
• Collaborative work environment focused on client-first problem solving and life sciences impact.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a complete set of official or unofficial transcripts.