Business Development Manager, Medical & Scientific

Salary: 75-85K plus commissions
Location: Remote, Ontario
Language: English required, written and spoken
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check, credit check, and reference checks

About the Opportunity
An innovative organization specializing in medical and scientific communications is seeking a Business Development Manager to help expand its presence across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, non-profit, and academic sectors. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused professional who thrives on connecting with people, uncovering opportunities, and helping clients communicate complex medical & scientific ideas with clarity and impact.

Working alongside a collaborative and highly specialized team, you’ll play a key role in driving growth and building long-term partnerships with organizations at the forefront of research and healthcare innovation. From industry events to strategic outreach initiatives, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to meaningful work within a fast-paced and intellectually engaging environment.

What’s In It for You

• Flexible remote work environment that supports work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team
• Exposure to cutting-edge science and global research collaboration
• A workplace that values relationship-building, innovation, and team work
• Competitive compensation structure with performance-based incentives

Your Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following;

• You’ll identify and pursue new partnership opportunities across pharma, biotech, academic, non-profit, and healthcare organizations
• In this role, you’ll lead proactive outreach efforts through email, LinkedIn, networking, and cold calling initiatives
• You’ll represent the organization at in-person conferences and industry events to build visibility and generate new business opportunities
• You’ll build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for long-term collaboration
• In partnership with internal teams, you’ll help tailor proposals and solutions that align with client objectives
• You’ll manage and track sales pipelines, reporting on progress and growth opportunities to leadership
• You’ll contribute to presentations, pitch materials, and business development strategies that support organizational growth

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive business development or sales experience, within healthcare, life sciences, scientific communications, pharmaceutical, biotech or related sectors
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, academic, or scientific publishing landscape
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and credibility quickly
• Comfortable leading proactive lead generation, outreach and relationship-building initiatives
• Experience attending, networking, or exhibiting at conferences and industry events
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales pipeline management tools

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.