Business Development Manager, Medical Communications

Resolv Global

. Identify, engage, and win new pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients for medical communications services .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, focusing on building relationships with senior stakeholders and successfully closing B2B deals. Proficient in consultative selling and developing tailored medical communications solutions to meet client needs.

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Business Development ExperienceMedical Communications ExpertiseB2B Sales SuccessStakeholder EngagementConsultative Selling Skills

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentNegotiationAccount DevelopmentClient Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Directed ApproachCommercial Mindset

Tools & Technologies

High-Speed InternetWebcamHeadsetProfessional Workspace

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyMedical AffairsMedical InformationHealthcare Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, engage, and win new pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients for medical communications services
Build relationships with Heads, VPs, Directors, and other senior stakeholders in Medical Affairs and Medical Information
Develop new business opportunities through targeted outreach, industry relationships, networking, and in-person meetings
Manage the full business development cycle from prospecting and discovery through proposals, negotiation, and closing
Understand client needs and position specialized medical and scientific communications solutions accordingly
Represent the organization at relevant pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical communications industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of business development experience
Agency-side experience in medical communications, healthcare communications, scientific communications, or closely related life sciences agency
Demonstrated success personally generating and closing new B2B business with pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies
Direct experience engaging senior stakeholders in Medical Affairs and/or Medical Information
Strong understanding of how pharmaceutical and biotech companies work with external medical communications agency partners
Experience developing new accounts
Excellent consultative selling, relationship-building, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
Self-directed, commercially minded approach
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
Must currently reside in California
Willingness to travel within California and elsewhere in the U.S. as business needs require
Reliable computer, high-speed internet, webcam, headset, and professional workspace required
Applicants must complete the application form, pre-screening questionnaire, and one-way video interview
Background check required for shortlisted candidates
Experience limited to pharmaceutical product sales, brand management, commercial marketing, or selling unrelated services to pharmaceutical companies will not, on its own, meet the requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Remote home-office setup
Regular field-based client meetings, networking, and industry events
Travel within California and elsewhere in the U.S. as business needs require