Lead Director, New Business Development, Life Sciences Innovation

Responsibilities

• Advance enterprise growth through partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Evaluate partnership opportunities against enterprise strategy and leadership priorities
• Define vision and strategy for pharma-facing initiatives and develop business cases
• Lead a high-performing team while fostering cross-functional relationships
• Monitor healthcare trends to identify strategic positioning opportunities
• Incubate and launch high-impact initiatives aligned with growth goals
• Drive alignment across teams with competing priorities amidst ambiguity and risk

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Strategy or Corporate Development within healthcare, especially in PBM or pharmaceutical segments
• 10+ years of overall professional experience
• Proven ability to develop strategies and innovative ideas supported by analyses and presentations
• Experience in advocating 'non-traditional' ideas to leadership and securing buy-in for investments
• Strong executive presence for influence and effective communication with senior leaders and external partners
• Ability to build relationships across organizational levels and with external stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical, communication, and entrepreneurial skills in ambiguous environments
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical business challenges and capacity to deliver innovative solutions

Pay

$100,000 – $231,540 annually

Schedule

Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off to promote work-life balance
• Retirement savings options for financial security
• Wellness programs to support physical and emotional well-being

Our Client

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.