Business Development Manager

Symmetrio is partnering with a respected manufacturing consulting organization seeking a highly driven Business Development Manager – Life Sciences to expand its presence within the medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. This is a hunter role. You will build a pipeline, open doors, convert assessments into revenue, and help grow the Life Sciences vertical across New Jersey. Key Responsibilities Identify, prospect, and develop new Life Sciences manufacturing accounts throughout New Jersey. Conduct in-person client meetings and business assessments to uncover compliance and operational opportunities. Develop and present proposals that convert opportunities into revenue-generating projects. Achieve defined KPIs, including prospect/client meetings, business assessments, proposals, orders, and billings. Serve as a subject matter expert in ISO 13485 and regulated manufacturing environments. Support initiatives to establish MedAccred accreditation awareness and adoption within the supplier community. Partner with senior leadership to support strategic growth of the Life Sciences vertical. Develop standardized consulting and training offerings tailored to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Contribute to open enrollment training programs related to Life Sciences compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with Marketing to develop collateral materials and outreach strategies supporting the Life Sciences initiative. Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and documentation within CRM systems. Support applicable NIST program goals and organizational initiatives. Participate in company-sponsored programs, events, and industry engagement efforts. Adhere to organizational policies and administrative requirements. Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 5 years of experience within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing. 3–5+ years of business development or consultative sales experience. Experience conducting client-facing compliance discussions or operational assessments. Familiarity with proposals, project scoping, and scheduling. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). CRM experience (Salesforce preferred). Preferred Candidate Profile Resides in New Jersey or willing to relocate. Comfortable with frequent in-person client engagement across the state. Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals. Experience delivering training or leading workshops within regulated environments. Compensation $75,000 – $90,000 base salary and performance-based bonuses Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 401k Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)