Business Development Associate - Gastroenterology
Iterativehealth · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, New York, New York, United States · Posted Jul 9, 2026
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Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.
We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.
About Iterative Health
At Iterative Health , we are transforming clinical research through the power of AI, technology, and human expertise. Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to improve patient outcomes. Through the Iterative Health Site Network — a premier network of 100+ clinical research sites across the US and Europe — we help expand and expedite access to novel therapeutics for patients in need.
Why This Role Matters
As a Business Development Associate - Gastroenterology at Iterative Health, you will help build the front end of our growth strategy by identifying, researching, and engaging gastroenterology practices, physician groups, and strategic partnership opportunities across the United States.
This role sits at the intersection of healthcare partnerships, business development, and corporate growth strategy reporting to the VP, Site Network Growth. You will partner closely with senior leadership and Corporate Development to help source and develop qualified partnership and acquisition opportunities that support Iterative Health’s continued expansion.
This is not a traditional SDR role. While outbound outreach and pipeline generation are core components of the position, the role also provides exposure to healthcare partnerships, market strategy, and corporate development initiatives within a rapidly scaling healthcare organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is competitive, organized, intellectually curious, and excited to build a career in healthcare growth, partnerships, or corporate development. Strong performers will have the opportunity to grow into broader roles across partnerships, therapeutic area expansion, and corporate development as the company scales.
Where You’ll Drive Impact
Research and identify independent groups, physician practices, and strategic partnership opportunities across prioritized markets
Build outbound target lists and prospecting campaigns to support pipeline generation efforts
Conduct outbound outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, conferences, and additional engagement channels
Generate qualified partnership opportunities and coordinate introductory discussions with senior leadership
Gather and synthesize information on prospective partners, including organizational structure, leadership teams, research capabilities, and growth initiatives
Support market mapping, target research, and strategic pipeline development activities
Maintain accurate CRM documentation and outreach tracking
Monitor outreach activity, sourcing metrics, and opportunity progression
Represent Iterative Health professionally in interactions with physicians, healthcare executives, and strategic partners
Contribute market insights and competitive intelligence to support growth strategy discussions
Perform other tasks as assigned
What You Bring to the Team
2–5 years of experience in outbound sales, business development, recruiting, lead generation, partnerships, or related experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging external stakeholders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Competitive, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced growth environment
Intellectually curious with interest in healthcare strategy, partnerships, or corporate development
Ability to manage multiple priorities and opportunities simultaneously
Professional presence and ability to communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare executives
Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms, or outbound prospecting tools preferred
Healthcare, healthcare services, or clinical research exposure is a plus, but not required
How Success Is Measured
Success in this role will be measured through:
Consistent generation of qualified partnership opportunities
Development and maintenance of high-quality target pipelines
Outbound engagement activity and prospect conversion rates
Accuracy and organization of CRM and pipeline tracking
Strategic insights and market intelligence contributed to leadership discussions
Collaboration, responsiveness, and ability to execute in a fast-moving envi…