Jayne Sierens
Dartmouth,Canada
Summary
Results-driven senior business development management professional with a proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar initiatives across healthcare, life sciences, government, and academia. Skilled in building strategic partnerships, executing high-impact projects, and driving revenue growth. Known for effective stakeholder engagement, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Development Manager
Boondocs Technologies Inc. (The Rounds and QID.io)
Halifax, NS
06.2020 - Current
- Spearhead revenue generation exceeding $1.5M annually through strategic sales execution.
- Strategic business development tactics to grow the business.
- Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities for-profit and non-profit healthcare sectors.
- Drive client engagement and develop long-term business partnerships.
- Cultivate key physician relationships and collaborate with KOLs to optimize platform value.
Project Manager / Coordinator, Institutional Award
Nova Scotia Health
Halifax, NS
09.2013 - 02.2020
- Managed large-scale, multi-million-dollar funding projects from government and private agencies.
- Provided strategic planning and operational leadership across research and innovation portfolios.
- Built and managed partnerships with researchers, clinicians, industry, academia, and government.
- Oversaw proposal writing, funding applications, policy development, legal agreements, and IP protection.
- Delivered workshops and educational sessions to research teams.
Acting Manager, Health & Life Sciences
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported research commercialization and managed IP portfolios.
- Facilitated partnerships between researchers and industry.
- Negotiated contracts and supported technology transfer activities.
Health Initiatives Manager
Lung Association of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
03.2009 - 09.2013
- Led development and execution of public health education and lung health programs.
- Organized a national respirology conference and multiple health promotion campaigns.
- Built cross-sector partnerships and managed diverse project teams.
Education
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Melbourne, Australia09-2009
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK08-2004
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University College London
London, UK08-2000
Skills
- Strategic & Business Acumen (execution of strategic initiatives, sales growth strategy, strategic account management, business opportunity analysis)
- Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement (B2B sales strategies, lead generation and conversion, key account management, CRM systems and client retention and satisfaction)
- Industry Knowledge - Health & Life Sciences (understanding of pharma, biotech, and clinical research sectors; regulatory and compliance, IP, tech transfer, commercialization, and innovation)
- Soft Skills (leadership and team management, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving, adaptability and resilience)
Timeline
Senior Business Development Manager
Boondocs Technologies Inc. (The Rounds and QID.io)
06.2020 - Current
Acting Manager, Health & Life Sciences
Dalhousie University
11.2017 - 05.2018
Project Manager / Coordinator, Institutional Award
Nova Scotia Health
09.2013 - 02.2020
Health Initiatives Manager
Lung Association of Nova Scotia
03.2009 - 09.2013
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University College London