Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships, External Surfaces (AI)

Location: New York City, United States; hybrid with onsite attendance 2.5 times weekly. The role requires regular flexibility to work with the US time zone. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility.

Annual base salary: $214,900–$358,100, plus a 22.5% bonus target and eligibility for a share-based long-term incentive program.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical and healthcare company developing medicines and working across technology, AI, media, and healthcare ecosystems.

What you will do

• Build and run governance, decision forums, operating rhythms, prioritization, and reporting for hirify.global’s top cross-pillar partnerships.
• Coordinate internal teams and business unit partnership leads to create a coherent, accountable portfolio of external relationships.
• Drive high-impact partner relationships on behalf of senior leadership, managing commitments, milestones, joint plans, and executive preparation.
• Represent hirify.global with senior partner counterparts when required and maintain fluency across media, commercial opportunities, co-developed experiences, and internal capabilities.
• Translate partnership ambitions into joint business plans with clear objectives, KPIs, and measurable value.
• Track the technology and AI landscape, identify opportunities for new or expanded partnerships, and recommend where to invest or step back.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience building and managing strategic partnerships in or adjacent to technology, AI, media, or healthcare.
• Experience creating governance structures, operating models, and ways of working in complex or ambiguous environments.
• Experience leading significant external relationships and joint business plans with senior partner leadership.
• Strong commercial and strategic judgment, executive presence, writing, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Healthcare ecosystem and pharmaceutical regulatory experience are preferred.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience with technology, AI, or platform companies through partnerships, business development, or product collaboration.
• Experience in transformation or stand-up environments where the operating model is still being built.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with hybrid working arrangements.
• Eligibility for hirify.global’s Global Performance Plan with a 22.5% target bonus.
• Eligibility for a share-based long-term incentive program.
• 401(k) matching and an additional retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, caregiver and parental leave, medical leave, and medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.