Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes. The Iterative Health Site Network is a premier network of 70+ clinical research sites across US and Europe accelerating the path to market for gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatology novel therapies. Our focus is on driving the success and growth of our partner sites by empowering them with tech-enabled services. By combining deep expertise in clinical trials with cutting-edge AI, we empower research teams and study sponsors to expand and expedite access to novel therapeutics for patients in need.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Business Development to lead partnership growth across our clinical trials portfolio. This external-facing role is critical to expanding Iterative Health’s reach with biopharma and biotech sponsors, helping shape the future of IBD clinical research. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across product, operations, and clinical teams to drive commercial success and deliver value to our sponsor partners.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary external-facing representative of Iterative Health for prospective and existing life sciences partners
- Develop, manage, and grow strategic relationships with biopharma and biotech organizations
- Lead outbound and inbound business development efforts, from lead generation through contract execution
- Support pricing, go-to-market strategy, and commercial input into clinical trial offerings
- Partner with cross-functional internal teams to ensure delivery and performance align with partner expectations
- Inform the evolution of our value proposition and positioning in the marketplace
- Drive expansion within existing accounts and uncover new opportunities across the sponsor landscape
- Represent Iterative Health at industry conferences and client meetings
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 8–10+ years of experience in life sciences, with a focus on clinical trials, medical affairs, business development, or enterprise partnerships
- A robust network of decision-makers in the biotech and biopharma space
- Track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing enterprise partnerships across the biopharma landscape
- Skilled in external communications and relationship management
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability
- Comfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with cross-functional ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in IBD, gastroenterology, immunology or adjacent therapeutic areas
- Deep understanding of the clinical trials landscape
- Advanced degree in healthcare or business (MBA, MPH, PhD)
- Experience in IBD, gastroenterology, immunology or adjacent therapeutic areas
- Deep understanding of the clinical trials landscape
- Advanced degree in healthcare or business (MBA, MPH, PhD)
Some of our benefits include:
- Vision/Dental/ Medical Insurance
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Stock Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.
