[Hiring] SVP, Business Development - Life Sciences @WellSky

Role Description

The Senior Vice President of Business Development – Life Sciences will lead the commercialization of WellSky's new Life Sciences business, which is focused on enabling pharmaceutical manufacturers to better understand and improve patient outcomes in real-world settings. This executive leader will play a pivotal role in accelerating revenue growth, expanding market share, and shaping the strategic direction of the division.

Operating as both a strategic leader and a hands-on executive, the SVP will establish and scale the entire commercial function. This includes:

• Defining the go-to-market approach
• Securing enterprise pharmaceutical clients
• Building a repeatable revenue model

With a consultative approach, the SVP will spearhead business development initiatives, identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities by translating WellSky’s differentiated capabilities into clear, relevant use cases for the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in life sciences, healthcare data, or a related field, including selling complex solutions to pharmaceutical manufacturers
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role within the life sciences sector
• Demonstrated success building and scaling sales functions, including go-to-market strategy, pipeline development, and early customer acquisition
• Proven ability to create pipeline, close net-new business, and drive revenue growth in early-stage, high-growth, or greenfield environments
• Strong understanding of the life sciences industry, including regulatory requirements, clinical development, and market access dynamics
• Experience leading strategic initiatives, including M&A, partnerships, and alliances
• Familiarity with digital health technologies and innovation within the life sciences sector
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Willing to travel up to 50% based on business needs
• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time

Benefits

• Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental Health support through EAP
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
• Educational assistance up to $2500 per year