Business Development Director Jobs in Massachusetts
Business Development Director jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the Northeast, concentrated in life sciences, technology, financial services, and professional services, with openings at every level from emerging leader through senior vice president. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Fidelity Investments, and Biogen, all of which maintain significant business development functions. The most in-demand specialties are strategic partnerships, healthcare and biotech commercialization, and enterprise software sales. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join our esteemed team at BioAgilytix as the Senior Director of Business Development, where you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's growth and market presence in bioanalytical science and services. In this critical position, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing strategic business relationships within our East Coast territories in the US. You will lead negotiations, define strategic initiatives, and expand existing partnerships. As a key member of our Business Development team, you will collaborate closely with our scientific office, operations team, marketing staff, and fellow business development professionals to maximize revenue and achieve our organizational goals. Ideal candidates should have experience in business development, account management, or a related field, with a strong focus on supporting a CRO, CMO, or drug development organization. Working knowledge of bioanalytical services for both small and large molecules is a plus!
As the Sr. Director of Business Development, your day-to-day activities will include:
- Meets or exceeds revenue target in assigned east coast territories – In Year Revenue, Pipeline and Backlog Targets
- Identifies key decision-makers within targeted organizations to establish long-term positive relationships that lead to new signed contracts
- Actively manages entire sales life cycle through project engagement and subsequent customer maintenance with a strong focus on personalized service
- Prospects, identifies, qualify, and prioritize new business leads according to strategic fit customer’s current needs
- Drive prospective customers to participate in capabilities presentations
- Develop and maintain a full business pipeline of prospective clients and assume all territory management in an assigned geographic region
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, account plans, and territory management activities as required
- Maintain knowledge of competitor’s offerings
- Serve as a mentor for other team members in support of their goals
- Identify, lead, and/or actively engage in strategic projects for global business development and process improvements
These are skills needed to be successful:
- Full knowledge of large molecule bioanalytical services and market
- Proven track record in closing deals and driving significant top line revenue
- Ability to build relationships through professional sales and interpersonal skills with a disciplined and organized approach
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in a professional manner, face to face, on the telephone and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills, resulting in excellent rapport with colleagues; proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining communication among teams
- Excellent presentation and negotiating skills
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to travel domestically
Qualifications and Competencies Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology), business administration, or related field
- Not less than eight (8) years’ experience in business development, account management, or a related field, with a strong focus on supporting a CRO, CMO, or drug development organization.
- Established sales experience in life science industry and/or working knowledge of small & large molecule bioanalytical services and market is a plus
- This position requires frequent domestic and international travel.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Join our esteemed team at BioAgilytix as the Senior Director of Business Development, where you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's growth and market presence in bioanalytical science and services. In this critical position, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing strategic business relationships within our East Coast territories in the US. You will lead negotiations, define strategic initiatives, and expand existing partnerships. As a key member of our Business Development team, you will collaborate closely with our scientific office, operations team, marketing staff, and fellow business development professionals to maximize revenue and achieve our organizational goals. Ideal candidates should have experience in business development, account management, or a related field, with a strong focus on supporting a CRO, CMO, or drug development organization. Working knowledge of bioanalytical services for both small and large molecules is a plus!
As the Sr. Director of Business Development, your day-to-day activities will include:
- Meets or exceeds revenue target in assigned east coast territories – In Year Revenue, Pipeline and Backlog Targets
- Identifies key decision-makers within targeted organizations to establish long-term positive relationships that lead to new signed contracts
- Actively manages entire sales life cycle through project engagement and subsequent customer maintenance with a strong focus on personalized service
- Prospects, identifies, qualify, and prioritize new business leads according to strategic fit customer’s current needs
- Drive prospective customers to participate in capabilities presentations
- Develop and maintain a full business pipeline of prospective clients and assume all territory management in an assigned geographic region
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, account plans, and territory management activities as required
- Maintain knowledge of competitor’s offerings
- Serve as a mentor for other team members in support of their goals
- Identify, lead, and/or actively engage in strategic projects for global business development and process improvements
These are skills needed to be successful:
- Full knowledge of large molecule bioanalytical services and market
- Proven track record in closing deals and driving significant top line revenue
- Ability to build relationships through professional sales and interpersonal skills with a disciplined and organized approach
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in a professional manner, face to face, on the telephone and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills, resulting in excellent rapport with colleagues; proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining communication among teams
- Excellent presentation and negotiating skills
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to travel domestically
Qualifications and Competencies Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology), business administration, or related field
- Not less than eight (8) years’ experience in business development, account management, or a related field, with a strong focus on supporting a CRO, CMO, or drug development organization.
- Established sales experience in life science industry and/or working knowledge of small & large molecule bioanalytical services and market is a plus
- This position requires frequent domestic and international travel.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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The qualifications that appear most often in business development director jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Seven or more years of progressive business development or strategic sales experience
- Demonstrated ability to build and close complex enterprise or institutional partnerships
- Experience operating in life sciences, technology, or financial services sectors common in Massachusetts
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and data-driven pipeline management practices
- Strong executive-level communication and stakeholder presentation skills
Business Development Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business development director in Massachusetts?
Most business development directors in Massachusetts reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, followed by progressive experience in sales, account management, or strategy roles. Massachusetts employers in life sciences and technology frequently promote from within, so building domain expertise in those sectors accelerates the path. An MBA from a Massachusetts institution such as Harvard, MIT Sloan, or Babson can open doors to director-level roles more quickly.
Which companies hire business development directors in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring business development directors in Massachusetts right now include Resource Innovations, サイネオス・ヘルス, and Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of biotech firms along Route 128 and financial institutions in Boston means director-level business development roles surface consistently throughout the year.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most business development director jobs?
Boston, Massachusetts, and Waltham account for the most business development director openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives volume through its financial services, consulting, and healthcare sectors, while Cambridge and Waltham reflect the high density of biotech and technology companies clustered along the Route 128 corridor, which has historically attracted large corporate headquarters and research-driven enterprises.
Are there remote business development director jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 65% of business development director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on relationship management, strategic planning, and executive communication rather than on-site operations. The portions most likely to remain fully remote are pipeline strategy, partner negotiations, and internal stakeholder alignment work.
How can I get hired as a business development director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a business development associate or strategic accounts role at a Massachusetts life sciences or technology company, then building toward director over several years. Employers such as large Route 128 biotech firms and Boston-based financial services companies regularly hire business development coordinators and junior partnership managers from adjacent roles in sales, marketing operations, or account management. An MBA or graduate certificate in business strategy from a Massachusetts institution strengthens a candidate's case for an accelerated promotion track.
Where can I find and apply to business development director jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to business development director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your industry focus and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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