Business Developer Director (Life Sciences)

TL;DR

Business Developer Director (Life Sciences): Leading business development and client acquisition for AI-native systems in the Life Sciences sector with an accent on enterprise-level digital transformation and strategic growth. Focus on identifying high-impact opportunities in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, shaping tailored AI strategies, and mentoring junior BD professionals.

Location: Hybrid (Barcelona, Valencia, Munich, Zürich, or Basel)

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native firm that combines strategy, frontier AI, and deep regulated-industry expertise to build and deploy scalable AI systems that reinvent business operations.

What you will do

• Lead the identification and acquisition of new enterprise clients in specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.
• Execute strategic outbound initiatives, including executive-level networking and targeted outreach campaigns.
• Conduct discovery meetings with C-level stakeholders to align AI & Data capabilities with critical business challenges.
• Shape tailored proposals that demonstrate how AI solutions accelerate R&D and optimize operations.
• Mentor and develop junior business development professionals to foster commercial and domain expertise.
• Collaborate across sales, delivery, and marketing teams to maximize market presence and client impact.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in business development, client engagement, or strategic consulting.
• Proven track record of driving enterprise client acquisition in Life Sciences or Specialty Chemicals.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring professional teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with executive-level stakeholders.
• Fluent English proficiency is required.
• Must be based in or able to work from Barcelona, Valencia, Munich, Zürich, or Basel.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in German or French.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Yearly education budget to support continuous learning.
• Yearly sport budget to promote health and well-being.
• Flexible working culture focused on maintaining work-life balance.
• Opportunity to have a significant impact on company growth and thousands of users.
• International and collaborative team environment.