Strategic Partnerships Manager (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Strategic Partnerships Manager (Healthcare): Design and execute partnership strategies with pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and CROs across Germany to advance oncology clinical trials with an accent on market expansion, regulatory compliance, and clinical trial enrollment. Focus on leading high-stakes negotiations with C-level executives, building alliances with oncology centers, and driving measurable business impact through KPIs and pipeline management.

Location: Germany (Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Berlin, Cologne)

Company

AI-powered precision medicine platform transforming access to cancer clinical trials by connecting patients worldwide with pharma companies, CROs, and healthcare systems; headquartered in the US and expanding in Europe.

What you will do

• Design and execute partnership strategies with pharma, biotech, and CROs, including high-stakes C-level negotiations
• Develop alliances with oncology centers, university hospitals, and research networks
• Identify commercial opportunities in precision oncology and represent at industry conferences
• Cultivate relationships with regulatory bodies, KOLs, and internal teams
• Establish KPIs, manage partnership pipeline, and deliver business reviews to leadership

Requirements

• 4-7 years in strategic partnerships, business development, or alliance management in healthcare/life sciences
• Proven track record building high-value partnerships with pharma or healthcare institutions
• Experience in clinical trials ecosystem (patient recruitment, regulations, research operations)
• Success in market expansion in regulated industries
• Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Life Sciences, or related; MBA preferred
• Strategic thinking, relationship building, negotiation, analytical skills

Nice to have

• Experience at digital health, CROs, or pharma partnerships teams
• Background in oncology, precision medicine, or clinical trial tech
• Market expansion or regional partnership management
• Understanding of European healthcare regulations

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven focus on equitable access to cancer treatments
• Collaborative environment partnering with global clinical operations, data science, and product teams
• Impactful role in European expansion of a recognized health-tech leader