Director of Program Development
Core
Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of custom engineering and product development programs for clients in life sciences, fluidic systems, and industrial sectors.
Role type
Director of Program Development (Business Development & Client Engagement)
Builds
Custom engineering solutions, product designs, and contract manufacturing services
Domain
Industrial engineering, biomedical instruments, microfluidics, life sciences
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Program management, client relationship building, proposal development, contract negotiation, technical product commercialization, industry networking
Preferred skills
Consulting experience, business development experience, life sciences domain knowledge
Technologies
CRM systems, NDA/MSA legal frameworks
Responsibilities
Initiate and drive communications with prospective clients, present capabilities and assess client needs, develop and present proposals, negotiate and close program opportunities, manage legal document execution, advocate for client relationships throughout project lifecycle
Seniority
Director, strategic client engagement & program leadership