Business Development Coordinator - Life Sciences

About the role

The Business Development Coordinator drives growth initiatives, builds partnerships and supports the commercialization of life sciences research. The role is based onsite in Abu Dhabi, working with stakeholders to advance healthcare solutions across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and benchmarking across longevity medicine, life sciences, laboratory technologies and healthcare innovation.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, partners and funding sources across the UAE and GCC.
• Support partnership development through proposals, presentations, due diligence, licensing, technology transfer and research commercialization.
• Maintain CRM systems, partnership pipelines, stakeholder databases and business development records.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, conferences and partnership discussions, and support grant applications, funding proposals, monthly performance reports and management presentations.
• Collaborate with internal departments on business development priorities and ensure confidentiality, accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field is preferred; business or commercial qualifications are considered with relevant life sciences experience.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare innovation, research commercialization or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic partnerships, technology transfer, licensing or research collaborations, preferably in the GCC.
• Familiarity with the UAE's innovation and research landscape, including ADIO funding programs, government initiatives and free-zone regulations.
• Strong track record in market research, proposal preparation, stakeholder coordination and management reporting.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; Power BI or Tableau is an advantage.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Analytical, market research and business intelligence skills, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Nice to have

• Certifications in business analysis, project management, market research or business development.
• Experience in multidisciplinary healthcare, scientific research or technology-driven teams.

What we offer

• Work in an innovation ecosystem in Abu Dhabi with exposure to research projects and commercialization initiatives.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive employee benefits.