Director, Strategic Partnerships – North America - | Life Sciences experience a must to be considered

ROLE MANDATE AI is rapidly changing the future of life sciences. The organizations leading that transformation won’t just change technology; they’ll help redefine how quickly and safely life-saving therapies reach people around the world. Behind every therapy brought to market faster is a patient, a family, and a life waiting to change. Our retained client is helping pharmaceutical and biotech organizations accelerate that reality through AI, validation, and digital transformation. As part of that growth, our retained client is building out its North American partnership function within a rapidly expanding global organization operating across North America, Europe, India, and Japan. This is a remote role, with preference for someone located within the Northeast U.S. pharma hub (Philadelphia, New Jersey, Boston preferred) to support client, partner, and conference travel across the region. We are not specifically looking for someone who has spent years selling SaaS. We ARE looking for someone who understands the realities of pharmaceutical and biotech environments, the pressure to bring therapies to market faster, and the importance of quality, compliance, validation, and operational efficiency within highly regulated industries. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Partnership Manager within a larger organization looking to step into their first Director-level role, or for someone early in their Director career seeking broader ownership, visibility, and impact. The successful individual will work closely with a highly respected VP of Partnerships and collaborate with global peers across Europe, India, and Japan to shape and evolve the broader partnership strategy. MAIN PILLARS OF THE ROLE Strategic Partnership Development

• Support and grow strategic partnerships across North America
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand existing relationships
• Help drive partnership-led pipeline growth alongside leadership

Partner Enablement & Relationship Management

• Support onboarding, training, and enablement initiatives
• Build trust and credibility across the partner ecosystem
• Ensure partners understand the value and positioning of solutions

Commercial Growth Support

• Contribute to pipeline development and market expansion initiatives
• Participate in discussions surrounding customer needs and industry trends
• Help position AI and validation technologies within pharma and biotech organizations

Industry & Market Engagement

• Stay informed on AI, validation, compliance, and life sciences trends
• Participate in conferences, networking events, and strategic meetings
• Build credibility within the life sciences ecosystem

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Growth Mindset

• Work closely with commercial, product, and leadership teams globally
• Bring curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to growth
• Contribute ideas surrounding partnerships, market opportunities, and customer challenges

ABOUT THE COMPANY & CULTURE Our retained client is a global organization operating at the intersection of AI, validation, compliance, and digital transformation within the life sciences industry. Partnering with many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations, the company helps modernize highly regulated environments by improving operational efficiency, accelerating quality initiatives, and enabling faster time-to-market for critical therapies and products. The culture is collaborative, curious, and growth-oriented. Teams across North America, Europe, and India work closely together to challenge traditional ways of thinking and help shape the future of smart validation within life sciences. This is an organization that values innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and people who genuinely want to make an impact. WHY JOIN THIS ORGANIZATION

• Trusted by many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations
• Helping global life sciences companies modernize validation, quality, and compliance through AI and digital transformation
• Operating across North America, Europe, India, and Japan with a rapidly expanding global partnership ecosystem
• Supporting organizations focused on accelerating therapies and products to market faster and with greater quality
• Significant momentum within AI, validation, and smart compliance technologies as the industry shifts from paper → digital → intelligent validation
• Opportunity to work alongside highly respected strategic partners within the life sciences ecosystem
• 600+ employees globally with continued investment and expansion across North America
• Strong reputation within regulated environments where quality, compliance, and operational efficiency are mission-critical
• The opportunity to build your career at the intersection of AI + Life Sciences during one of the industry’s most transformative periods

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Direct exposure to AI innovation within life sciences
• Visibility across a growing global organization
• Close collaboration with senior leadership
• The opportunity to help shape strategic partnerships
• Increased ownership and career growth potential
• The ability to work at the forefront of AI + compliance + validation
• A chance to help improve how therapies reach patients globally

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU TO BE CONSIDERED

• 3+ years of experience within channel partnerships, strategic alliances, business development, or partnership management within life sciences.
• MUST HAVE: Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, CRO, validation, or regulated environments
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Curiosity around AI, digital transformation, validation, and compliance technologies
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a global organization
• Experience supporting partner enablement, onboarding, pipeline growth, or account expansion
• Strategic mindset with strong execution and follow-through
• SaaS experience is helpful, but NOT required

NEXT STEPS If you are selected for an initial call, we will email you a calendar link to schedule a time. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and for us to ensure up-front alignment of the role and your qualifications. Please note: Maven Executive Solutions conducts a fully human-led search process. All applications are reviewed by a person, and all interviews are conducted directly. Maven Executive Solutions At Maven Executive Solutions, we ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates. If you require accommodations or assistance with your application, please email us at [email protected], and we will be happy to help. We uphold a strict non-discrimination policy throughout our recruitment process, ensuring that candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and alignment with our client’s needs. Our mission is to connect exceptional talent with opportunities, free from bias or barriers. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job