Lead Director, New Business Development, Life Sciences Innovation

About the role

This role will support revenue growth through customer focus, relationship development, and disciplined commercial execution. You will collaborate with sales, customer, product, and operational partners to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen market execution, customer relationships, and measurable business results within a healthcare environment.

Location

Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation

$100,000 – $231,540 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers to drive enterprise growth
• Evaluate external partnership opportunities aligned with internal leadership priorities and enterprise strategies
• Define vision and strategy for pharma-facing initiatives, guiding new program development from concept to execution
• Monitor healthcare trends to identify business opportunities for the company
• Collaborate with a team, building relationships and managing alliances across functions to expedite high-impact initiatives
• Generate business cases for prioritized ideas and drive their launch into the market
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering innovation and productivity

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Strategy/Corporate Development within healthcare, focusing on PBM or pharmaceutical segments
• 10+ years of overall professional experience
• Experience developing analyses and presentations to support strategy recommendations and proposals
• Proven ability to generate non-traditional ideas and secure leadership buy-in for new initiatives
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills with senior leaders and external partners
• Exceptional relationship-building capabilities across all organizational levels and external entities
• Comfortable in ambiguity, demonstrating strong analytical and entrepreneurial skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Retirement savings options for long-term financial support
• Wellness programs aimed at enhancing employees' physical and emotional well-being
• Additional resources available based on eligibility