Head of Life Sciences

Trial Library

Head of Life Sciences building strategic partnerships for Trial Library, an AI-native clinical-trial and care-navigation platform. Generating qualified opportunities across pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and healthcare organizations.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing strategic partnerships and business development within the life sciences sector, with a strong focus on oncology and precision medicine. Proven ability to build executive relationships and navigate complex commercial conversations while leveraging market insights to drive company strategy.

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Business Development ExperienceStrategic PartnershipsExecutive Relationship ManagementOncology KnowledgeCommercial Leadership

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Hard Skills

Partnership Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisCompetitive IntelligencePipeline ManagementCommercial Opportunity Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsIndependent OperationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareDigital Health SolutionsClinical Trial TechnologyHealthcare SaaS

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyCROsClinical ResearchOncology Clinical TrialsPatient Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Trial Library's life sciences partnership strategy
Identify, cultivate, and qualify partnership opportunities across pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, CROs, academic research organizations, and healthcare innovators
Leverage an existing network to create strategic introductions and executive-level conversations
Conduct discovery meetings to assess partnership fit and commercial potential
Advance opportunities through early commercial discussions before transitioning qualified accounts to internal stakeholders
Advise executive leadership on life sciences market dynamics and commercial opportunities
Recommend target segments, partnership models, pricing approaches, and go-to-market strategies
Provide competitive intelligence and market insights to influence company strategy
Build and manage a qualified partnership pipeline
Maintain accurate CRM records and communicate pipeline health, forecasts, risks, and next steps
Recommend improvements to business development processes and commercial operations
Represent Trial Library at conferences, industry events, customer meetings, and executive networking opportunities
Build relationships with key decision-makers throughout the life sciences ecosystem
Position Trial Library as a strategic partner within oncology and precision medicine
Collaborate with executive leadership, product, marketing, and customer-facing teams
Ensure smooth handoff of qualified opportunities to implementation and customer success teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, or commercial leadership experience within life sciences or healthcare
Existing executive relationships across pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, CROs, or clinical research organizations
Demonstrated success creating net-new strategic partnerships and commercial opportunities
Experience leading executive-level commercial conversations from initial introduction through qualification
Strong understanding of the clinical research, oncology, or precision medicine landscape
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to operate independently in an early-stage startup environment
Experience building commercial functions at an early-stage startup
Experience working with AI, digital health, clinical trial technology, or healthcare SaaS
Experience selling into pharmaceutical companies or clinical development organizations
Familiarity with oncology clinical trials and patient recruitment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Disability, life, and supplemental insurance options
Flexible paid time off
Observed company holidays
One-time home office stipend
401(k) program
Pre-tax HSA and FSA options
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness resources
Legal protection plans
Pet wellness support
Domestic partner coverage
Additional voluntary benefit programs
Performance incentives
Equity