Executive Director, Strategic Business Development

Description

Executive Director, Strategic Business Development

Job Summary

The Exec Director, Strategic BD is responsible for driving Enterprise-level sales growth through global account strategy, strategic partnerships, and long-term client engagement. This role focuses on identifying and securing high-impact opportunities across the biopharmaceutical landscape by navigating complex procurement environments, leading preferred provider pursuits, negotiating master service agreements (MSAs), and orchestrating cross-functional solution development. With a strong understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and deep relationships within the pharmaceutical industry, the Exec Director, Strategic BD partners closely with internal stakeholders across therapeutic strategy, operations, legal, finance, and delivery to create client-centric growth strategies that support Syneos Health's global objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Leads global business development efforts across a portfolio of high-value accounts, driving strategic growth and revenue expansion.
• Identifies, evaluates, and pursues enterprise-level opportunities, including preferred provider arrangements, MSAs, and strategic alliances.
• Creates and maintains multi-year strategic growth plans for key global clients, aligned with Syneos Health's commercial objectives.
• Serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to client executives by understanding their business priorities, development pipelines, and partnership expectations.
• Navigates complex global sourcing and procurement organizations to influence client decision making and streamline contracting processes.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with therapeutic leads, operations, delivery, and marketing to co-create compelling, client-tailored solutions.
• Leads and coordinates the development of high-impact proposals, RFP responses, and executive presentations.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate records in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), including account strategy documentation, contacts, opportunities, and communications.
• Represents Syneos Health at key industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and cultivate new opportunities.
• Monitors market dynamics and competitor activity to inform strategic pursuits and continuously refine account strategies.
• Develops and implements an annual sales plan for assigned markets / accounts, including forecasting, objective setting, and quarterly reviews to adjust for evolving needs.
• Prioritizes accounts and territory focus using data-informed insights on client opportunity and market potential.
• Creates and executes monthly objectives aligned to the sales plan, effectively managing time and resources to achieve targets.
• Develops and maintains strategic account plans, proactively identifying client challenges and collaborating with internal teams to deliver solutions.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships with key client stakeholders, including decision-makers and influencers, to expand account value.
• Leads the design and execution of tailored, multi-touchpoint sales strategies based on client needs, market dynamics, and strategic goals.
• Drives account expansion strategies, including therapeutic alignment, renewals, and next-phase opportunities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams-such as operations, therapeutic strategy, deal strategy, and delivery-to co-create customized, client-focused solutions.
• Maintains up-to-date records of client activity, pipeline, and sales progress within CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
• Acts as a client advocate internally, sharing insights on culture, preferences, and priorities to guide proposal development and team alignment.
• Educates clients on Syneos Health's differentiated value proposition and evolving service capabilities across clinical and commercial offerings.
• Represents Syneos Health at client meetings, industry conferences, and professional events to elevate brand visibility and uncover new opportunities.
• Monitors industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging client needs to continuously refine engagement strategies.
• Conducts regular reviews of territory performance and sales pipeline to inform sales planning and forecasting.

Qualifications

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions / bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range : 121,600 - 266,134

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

TSP Talent Solutions and our customers are affirmative action / equal opportunity employers (Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled).