Director Strategic Partnership
Summary:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction across complex business programs, using sound judgement and influencing key stakeholders to deliver critical business objectives.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team responsible for external partner engagement, supplier strategy, and business-critical service delivery.
- Define and execute functional strategies aligned with broader corporate priorities, operational goals, and long-term growth plans.
- Partner with senior cross-function
- a leaders to shape how they engage, manage, and optimise relationships with external service providers.
- Oversee the commercial framework supporting key external partnerships, ensuring effective execution of agreements and business outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with Finance and business leadership to ensure strategic initiatives align with financial targets, governance requirements, and investment priorities.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on partner strategy, market dynamics, and opportunities to enhance value across externally managed services.
- Lead complex commercial discussions and negotiations with strategic partners, supporting long-term business objectives and sustainable growth.
- Influence organisational decision-making through market insight, data-driven recommendations, and strong stakeholder engagement.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Significant experience leading strategic partnerships, external operations, commercial strategy, or service provider management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.
- Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders and driving complex business initiatives in a global environment.
- Strong leadership experience managing high-performing teams and cross-functional projects.
- Deep understanding of the pharma/biotech landscape and how organisations leverage external partners to support growth and innovation.
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