About the job
Director of Business Development - US
VCLS: Accelerating the Path to Patients
Since 1997, VCLS has been at the forefront of supporting innovators in biotech, Medtech, and Healthtech on their journey from discovery to market. We have a simple yet ambitious mission: to accelerate the delivery of life-changing products to patients. With over 230 industry experts globally, we are dedicated to our long-term vision of delivering 500 new healthtech products by 2050.
We are currently on the lookout for a Director of Business Development - US—an experienced, hands-on leader—to implement our US commercial strategy with clarity, intention, and urgency. This role is perfect for an individual who views business development as a consultative art rather than just a transactional process, characterized by curiosity, empathy, and a genuine passion for Life Sciences.
Key Results & Accountabilities
Driving Growth Through Consultative Partnerships
- Propel significant revenue growth by cultivating strong, trust-based relationships within the biotech, medtech, healthtech, and investment sectors.
- Take charge of the complete business development lifecycle including listening, identifying opportunities, crafting solutions, and securing strategic partnerships.
- Exhibit total ownership of the sales process ensuring every client feels comprehensively understood and supported without any handoffs or gaps.
Excellence in Client Engagement & Sales Ownership
This role is committed to delivering a world-class consultative experience, anchored in scientific curiosity and deep client insight:
- Actively listen and convert client challenges into clear, actionable opportunities.
- Ensure that clients connect with the right VCLS experts at the right time to maximize value.
- Coordinate internal teams to facilitate meaningful discussions rather than generic interactions.
- Lead the development of proposals with meticulous attention, ensuring that each reflects a deep understanding and tailored solutions.
- Maintain outstanding responsiveness, clarity, and follow-through throughout the client engagement journey.
Market Presence & Brand Elevation
- Represent VCLS credibly and passionately across the US market.
- Establish a prominent presence at industry events, within accelerators, investor networks, and innovation hubs.
- Enhance VCLS’s reputation as a reliable partner in regulatory strategy, clinical development, CMC, evidence generation, and commercialization.
Stakeholder Leadership & Internal Alignment
- Collaborate closely with Business Unit leaders, scientific experts, and senior management to ensure seamless execution of business development initiatives.
- Encourage cross-functional teamwork to optimize client outcomes.

