Business Development Director (Life Sciences)

TL;DR

Business Development Director (Life Sciences): Leading business development activities and driving enterprise-level AI & Data strategy growth within the Life Sciences sector with an accent on client acquisition and stakeholder management. Focus on building long-term partnerships, mentoring teams, and shaping digital transformation initiatives for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech organizations.

Company

hirify.global combines strategy, frontier AI, and deep regulated-industry expertise to build and deploy AI-native systems that reinvent how businesses operate.

What you will do

• Lead the identification, engagement, and acquisition of new enterprise clients in the life sciences sector.
• Conduct discovery meetings with C-level stakeholders to understand business challenges and innovation priorities.
• Shape tailored proposals that demonstrate the value of AI-native solutions for R&D and operational optimization.
• Mentor and develop junior business development and client engagement professionals.
• Drive collaboration across sales, delivery, and marketing teams to maximize market presence.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing thought leadership on AI and data analytics trends.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in business development, client engagement, or strategic consulting.
• Proven track record in enterprise client acquisition within complex, regulated industries.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring teams.
• Fluent in English.
• Must be based in or able to work from Barcelona, Valencia, Munich, or Zurich.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in German or French.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Yearly education budget for professional development.
• Yearly sport budget.
• Flexible working culture focused on work-life balance.
• International, knowledgeable, and collaborative team environment.