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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)
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
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
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
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, Australia
09-2009

Ph.D. - Molecular Biology

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK
08-2004

Bachelor of Science - Physiology

University College London
London, UK
08-2000

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

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