Strategic Engagement Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Strategic Engagement Manager (AI): Driving the adoption of hirify.global AI Solutions with national governments, international organizations, and large academic/research institutions, with an accent on strategic and technical capabilities during the sales process and post-sale engagement. Focus on cultivating large-scale adoption, developing strategic deals for the full AI portfolio, and addressing AI governance, transparency, and ethics.

Location: Remote within the USA, specifically New Jersey or Virginia

Salary: $167,090–$266,910 (Total Target Cash Range)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society.

What you will do

• Proactively cultivate adoption of hirify.global AI solutions at national and consortia level control points over long-term engagements.
• Develop large-scale, strategic deals on behalf of hirify.global’s full AI portfolio, including LeapSpace, ReaxysAI, ScopusAI, Engineering AI, and upcoming AI workflow solutions.
• Partner with Account Managers as the AI technical expert, delivering tailored demos and customized solution proposals that integrate AI solutions.
• Own AI-related technical and methodological components in RFPs/tenders, addressing AI governance, transparency, compliance, and ethics.
• Provide ongoing advisory support to grow relationships with large-scale accounts, helping customers expand their use of hirify.global AI solutions.
• Advise the global business on regional and worldwide market trends in academic and research AI, competitor activities, and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in science or business preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML solution consulting, research workflow technologies, or complex SaaS pre-sales.
• Knowledge of AI applications in research discovery, knowledge management, analytics, or higher education.
• Ability to translate customer needs into deliverable commercial solutions.
• Experience engaging senior institutional leaders, government/national bodies, and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, networking, and presentation skills, especially when explaining AI concepts to non-technical audiences.
• English: B2+ required.
• Work authorization for the USA required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with research administration, academic workflows, funding processes, or scholarly communication.
• Experience in a matrixed, international environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process with accommodations or adjustments.
• Offers country-specific benefits to support well-being and career success.
• Opportunity to contribute to solving the world's grand challenges and building a more sustainable future.
• Harnesses innovative technologies to support science and healthcare.