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Position: Senior Business Development Manager (BDM) Location: Hyderabad, India Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager AI & Data Services - USA Job Overview: We are hiring a Senior Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead consultative, solution-based sales for our AI, ML, and Data Services offerings in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. This is a high-impact individual contributor role (with future leadership opportunities) ideal for professionals who understand client needs and can co-create technology-driven solutions that deliver business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full sales cycle from lead qualification to deal closure for AI/ML and data services. Identify unmet needs and solution gaps across clinical research, regulatory, compliance, and hospital operations. Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to shape tailored proposals and Statements of Work (SOW). Engage directly with decision-makers including VPs of R&D, Heads of Compliance, IT Directors, and Clinical Ops leaders. Participate in outreach, LinkedIn networking, and conferences to generate and nurture leads. Use CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) for opportunity tracking, pipeline health, and accurate forecasting. Provide client feedback to improve solution offerings and identify cross-sell/upsell opportunities. This is a player role with scope to grow into a team leadership position within 6-12 months based on performance. Job Requirements & Qualifications: 8-12 years of B2B sales experience, with at least 35 years in data, analytics, or AI/ML services for Pharma, Biotech, CROs, or Hospitals. Proven success in consultative solution sales with deal sizes typically above $20K. Understanding of clinical trials, regulatory workflows, or hospital operations is a strong plus. Ability to work closely with delivery teams and translate business problems into technical solution roadmaps. Familiarity with CRM tools and disciplined in forecasting and reporting. Key Attributes: Consultative, not transactional: listens to understand, then co-creates. Strategic and execution-focused: sees the big picture and moves fast. Confident communicator: can build trust with technical and business stakeholders. Driven by outcomes, not just activity: focused on closing and delivering value. No Tolerance for Mediocrity: Holds the team to high standards and drives a performance culture. Experience working with global clients is a plus.
