Client Engagement Manager - Drug Delivery & Medical Devices

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States. Hybrid working requires being in the office or on a client site a minimum of 2 days per week, with assignments potentially requiring up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Salary range: $150,000–$180,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is a global consultancy combining strategy, innovation, design, science, engineering, technology, and consulting expertise across industries including health and life sciences.

What you will do

• Develop and execute account plans for prioritized drug delivery clients.
• Identify, qualify, and progress new business opportunities involving drug delivery systems, combination products, and medical devices.
• Build senior relationships across R&D, product development, engineering, clinical, and commercial leadership.
• Lead early discovery conversations and shape opportunities before formal pursuit.
• Position PA capabilities in design, engineering, human factors, systems engineering, and regulatory support.
• Partner with principals, technical experts, and delivery teams to transition qualified opportunities into active pursuits while managing CRM pipeline activity.

Requirements

• Deep industry experience and a network within drug delivery devices.
• Proven experience in business development, consulting sales, or client leadership.
• Strong understanding of regulated product development and lifecycle management.
• Experience selling engineering, product development, R&D, or technical consulting services.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and opportunity-shaping skills.

Nice to have

• Background in design and engineering consultancy or life sciences product development.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits.
• Ability to translate technical challenges into compelling business value propositions.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-led work focused on solving complex client and societal challenges.
• Inclusive workplace valuing diverse perspectives and equality.
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term care, income protection, and employee assistance benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with company profit-sharing contribution and an annual performance-based bonus.
• 15 paid vacation days, the option to buy five additional days, 10 paid holidays, and 10 paid sick days.
• Health Savings Account with company match, commuter benefits, gym reimbursement, and pet and legal insurance plans.