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Head of Business Development

Scientific Search
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Location: Remote with Travel

Drive the future of advanced therapeutics. My client is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead global growth initiatives in the cell and gene therapy space. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a strategic and scientifically fluent executive who thrives at the intersection of innovation and commercialization. Join a mission-driven organization expanding its impact across the biotech and pharma ecosystem.

Why You Should Apply

  • Executive leadership role shaping global revenue strategy
  • Lead a cross-functional commercial team spanning sales, marketing, and product
  • High-growth environment in cell and gene therapy CDMO/CRO services
  • Global travel and exposure to C-suite leaders and cutting-edge science
  • Competitive Base along with milestone triggers and back-end compensation
  • Amazing Benefit plan and more….

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading business development across biotech, pharma, and academic clients
  • Managing the full sales pipeline from lead to close
  • Overseeing strategic initiatives across marketing, pricing, and customer retention
  • Collaborating with R&D, quality, and manufacturing to deliver aligned proposals
  • Representing the company at global conferences and industry events

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in the life sciences or business.
  • Deep knowledge of cell/gene therapy workflows
  • 10–15 years in business development or commercial leadership in biotech/life sciences
  • Track record of closing complex, high-value deals and managing commercial teams
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution style and excellent cross-functional skills

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to ava@scientificsearch.com and tell us why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19749.

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