Head of AI Partnerships

TL;DR

Head of AI Partnerships (AI/Robotics): Leading strategic collaborations with top-tier AI organizations to advance hirify.global robotics capabilities with an accent on research integration, joint ventures, and business development. Focus on building and managing high-impact global partnerships that align technical innovation with long-term company goals.

Location: London, UK (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a UK-based AI and robotics company developing advanced, commercially scalable hirify.global robots like the HMND 01 for industrial automation.

What you will do

• Develop and sign global AI partnerships with leading research institutions and industry players.
• Negotiate high-impact strategic collaborations, including joint ventures and product integrations.
• Act as the executive interface between the company and senior stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Translate technical robotics and AI opportunities into actionable strategic business initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and ecosystems to drive product differentiation.
• Represent the company externally at high-level forums and conferences as a thought leader.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AI, tech strategy, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven record of scaling global partnerships with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong executive communication and negotiation skills at the C-suite or senior research leadership level.
• Ability to bridge the gap between complex engineering/robotics teams and business stakeholders.
• Deep curiosity about frontier AI research and its applications in embodied intelligence.
• Established network and credibility within the AI ecosystem.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with stock option plan participation.
• UK private health insurance.
• Travel opportunities to company offices in Vancouver and Boston.
• Office perks including free breakfasts, lunches, and regular team events.
• Fast-paced startup culture emphasizing speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy.
• Freedom to influence product development and own key strategic initiatives.