Business Development Director (Life Sciences)

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In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software • Consulting
The Role
Lead business development in Life Sciences, drive client acquisition, and develop AI & Data strategies. Mentor teams and foster collaborations across departments.
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About Us

At Visium, we enable enterprise executives in defining their AI & Data strategy, execute large scale transformations and implement AI across operations, ensuring their organization becomes future-proof.

With expertise in strategy, architecture, cloud engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, we empower our clients to unleash and scale the power of their data.

We’re on a mission to pioneer a bright future and build future-proof and ethical organizations . Join the curious, the ambitious, the doers, the good-hearted, the ones who build a world we’re all in awe of – our Visumees.

Ready to become one?

Role

As a Business Developer Director in Life Sciences you will lead the business development activities and act as the first point of contact for customers, partners, new joiners and public authorities. At Visium, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth and shaping enterprise-level AI & Data strategies within the Life Sciences sector. This is a high-impact position where your entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, and strong relationship-building skills will directly influence enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives. 

If you are motivated by results, enjoy leading teams, and want to shape the future of AI & Data strategies for top organizations, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Responsibilities

As a Business Development Director in Life Sciences, you will:

Client Acquisition & Revenue Growth:

  • Lead the identification, engagement, and acquisition of new enterprise clients in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medtech, and healthcare organizations.
  • Develop and execute strategic outbound initiatives, including executive-level networking, thought leadership engagements, and targeted outreach campaigns.
  • Qualify and prioritize opportunities to align Visium’s AI & Data capabilities with client business objectives.

Solution Discovery & Client Alignment:

  • Conduct discovery meetings with C-level and senior stakeholders to understand critical business challenges, regulatory considerations, and innovation priorities in life sciences.
  • Shape tailored proposals and presentations that demonstrate how Visium’s solutions accelerate R&D, optimize operations, and improve patient outcomes.
    Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure successful execution of client projects and measurable impact.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of the Life Sciences sector, including trends in AI, data analytics, digital R&D, regulatory requirements, and competitive landscape.

Leadership & Team Development:

  • Mentor and develop junior business development and client engagement professionals, fostering commercial acumen and domain expertise in life sciences.
  • Drive a culture of collaboration across sales, delivery, and marketing teams to maximize client impact and market presence.
  • Define performance goals, track progress, and share insights to optimize team effectiveness.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you bring a combination of expertise, experience, and skills including:

  • 6 - 8 years of experience in business development, client engagement, or strategic consulting, ideally within the Life Sciences sector.
  • Proven ability to drive enterprise client acquisition and revenue growth in complex, regulated industries.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring teams and fostering commercial and technical expertise.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinker, and highly results-oriented.
  • Fluent in English, German/French will be considered as a plus. 

Benefits

What we offer

  • A competitive compensation package
  • A yearly education budget to steep your learning curve
  • A yearly sport budget because a fit body leads to a fit mind
  • A flexible working culture because your work-life balance matters to us
  • A position that enables you to have an impact on 1’000s of people, and the whole company's growth.
  • An international, knowledgeable, and passionate team with a strong collaborative mindset

Check our LinkedIn and website to learn more about us & don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Top Skills

AI
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Engineering
Data Strategy
Machine Learning
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The Company
HQ: Prilly
74 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Visium is a leading Swiss AI & Data consultancy helping enterprises unlock the full business value of AI. We combine deep technical expertise with a strong consulting foundation to design and deliver strategic, scalable, and compliant AI solutions. We've delivered over 150 AI solutions for some of the world’s leading enterprise, helping them drive efficiency, unlock new revenue streams, and scale solutions that deliver long-term value.

From strategy to deployment, our mission remains the same – to build AI that drives measurable, responsible impact at scale.

We believe in using AI as a force for good. Through our Visium4Good initiative, we support NGOs and social impact projects on a pro bono basis, using AI to drive positive change where it’s needed most.

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