Job Title
Sr Director Business Development - San Francisco
Industry Sector
Clinical Biomarkers/Oncology/Immunology
Location / Territory
San Francisco / North West
Management # of Reports
Individual contributor
Salary Range
$185,000-$200,000
Total Compensation
250-300k
Company Size
850 Employees
Position Id
201783
Position Summary


Sr Director of Business Development
with a global leader in precision medicine, this organization specializes in advanced biomarker services, supporting drug development through cutting-edge technologies in immunology, genomics, proteomics, and histopathology. With a presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, it partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to accelerate clinical trials and enhance personalized healthcare solutions.


About the Role:
The Sr Director of Business Development, covering the San Francisco bay area, will play a key role in driving growth by leading lead generation, pipeline development, and strategic account management within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally to expand regional market presence, deepen existing client relationships, and support the launch of new services. With strong momentum and significant opportunity for expansion, the role is central to advancing the company’s aggressive growth strategy.

Service Offerings

  • Immune Monitoring - Sophisticated assay platforms including flow cytometry, ELISpot, intracellular cytokine staining, and receptor occupancy—designed to unveil complex immune dynamics.
  • Proteomics - Mass spectrometry-driven insights, featuring immuno-MRM assays and pharmacokinetics by MS, for high-precision protein quantification and biomarker exploration.
  • Genomics - State-of-the-art nucleic acid technologies encompassing RNA sequencing, digital PCR, and quantitative PCR—powering deep genomic discovery.
  • Histopathology & Spatial Biology - Comprehensive tissue analytics with IHC, ISH, spatial biology, and advanced digital pathology to characterize cellular architecture with precision.
  • Bioinformatics & Biostatistics - End-to-end data interpretation supported by expert statisticians and proprietary analytical software—transforming complex datasets into actionable insights.
  • Laboratory Logistics - Seamless global solutions for sample management, custom kitting, and PBMC processing—ensuring integrity from collection to analysis.

Company Highlights:

🌍 Global Impact: A leading precision medicine CRO with a large global presence.

🏢 Established & Growing: roughly 1,000 employees worldwide

📈 Strong Market Presence: Established high-performing regions with loyal client base

💼 Lucrative Opportunity: Uncapped, competitive compensation plan with equity potential for top-tier talent

🤝 Collaborative Culture: Team-oriented environment with strong technical, operational, and leadership support

🔬 Scientifically Driven: Sales team uniquely supported by in-house scientific subject matter experts and client services team

🚀 Career Mobility: Clear pathways for growth and internal movement, backed by a visionary executive team

Estimated Compensation Package:
Base Salary:$180,000-$200,000 + Commission Package


Call or text to schedule a time to discuss.

Paul Pellegrino: 201-470-4590

Chris Kent: 201-470-6488