Business Strategy Lead (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Business Strategy Lead (Healthcare): Expanding Curio Science’s healthcare communications business through new-client acquisition, white-space business development, and consultative sales with an accent on revenue growth, pipeline development, and tailored scientific insights. Focus on building partnerships in novel client sectors, navigating complex sales cycles, and designing scalable market-entry strategies across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare markets.

Location: 100% remote within the United States, with travel of up to 60% for face-to-face prospecting within the U.S. and internationally as needed.

Company

hirify.global is an independent, virtual-by-design network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies serving biopharmaceutical companies in oncology and hematology.

What you will do

• Develop growth strategies that expand Curio Science’s footprint through new client sectors and white-space opportunities.
• Build and maintain a qualified prospect pipeline through cold calling, email outreach, referrals, networking, and industry events.
• Identify, cultivate, and establish partnerships with new healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical clients.
• Research client pipelines and organizational needs to design tailored strategic offerings and measurable insights.
• Collaborate with Strategic Scientific Services, Client Services, and Program Services on market-entry strategies and client solutions.
• Track prospecting performance, meet revenue and acquisition targets, and mentor colleagues involved in business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced education in healthcare, business, or life sciences is preferred.
• 6+ years of business development experience securing new clients and driving growth in healthcare communications, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated success exceeding revenue targets through innovative sales strategies, white-space opportunities, and new-logo acquisition.
• Strong consultative selling, communication, relationship management, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM for pipeline tracking and opportunity prioritization.
• Ability to lead, mentor, collaborate cross-functionally, and work effectively in an ambiguous, dynamic environment.

Nice to have

• MBA, MPH, or a relevant life sciences specialization.
• Experience serving clients focused on cancer and blood diseases.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work environment with opportunities for local meet-ups.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous parental leave, flexible time off, and volunteer time off.
• Professional growth and personal development through hirify.global University.
• Wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and discounts on everyday services and activities.