Strategic Partnerships Manager (MedTech)

TL;DR

Strategic Partnerships Manager (MedTech): Spearheading market development and partnership strategy in Italy to accelerate oncology clinical trial enrollment. Focus on building high-value alliances with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare providers to expand equitable access to precision medicine.

Location: Must be based in Italy

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered precision medicine platform transforming how cancer patients discover and access clinical trials globally.

What you will do

• Design and execute comprehensive partnership strategies with pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, and CROs.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with C-level executives and research heads at major organizations.
• Develop strategic alliances with leading oncology centers, university hospitals, and research networks.
• Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities in precision oncology and clinical trial technology.
• Represent the company at major industry conferences, medical symposiums, and partnership events.
• Establish KPIs for partnership success and provide strategic market intelligence to the global leadership team.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or alliance management within healthcare or life sciences.
• Proven track record of building high-value partnerships with pharmaceutical companies or healthcare institutions.
• Deep understanding of the clinical trials ecosystem, including patient recruitment and regulatory requirements.
• Fluency in Italian and at least B1-level English for international business communication.
• Demonstrated success in developing new markets or expanding business operations in regulated industries.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or Healthcare Administration.

Nice to have

• Experience at digital health companies or CROs.
• Background in oncology, precision medicine, or clinical trial technologies.
• Advanced degree or MBA.
• Understanding of European healthcare regulations and compliance frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on improving cancer patient access to treatment.
• Opportunity to lead European expansion for a recognized leader in health-tech innovation.
• Collaborative work with internal Clinical Operations, Data Science, and Product teams.
• Exposure to high-impact work backed by international investors like the International Finance Corporation.