Executive Director – Corporate Partnerships

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships at Perelman School of Medicine working with faculty and industry to enhance research partnerships. Engaging external decision makers and cultivating strategic collaborations for innovations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,327 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with PCI and PSOM leadership to define and implement a strategic outreach plan for PSOM
Create and maintain a prioritized list of target companies and agencies
Develop long-term relationships with external decision makers
Conduct scientific and commercial due diligence to evaluate partnership opportunities
Represent PSOM in external meetings, industry conferences, and strategic forums
Serve as the primary support system for PSOM researchers and leadership pursuing partnerships
Build a deep understanding of PSOM faculty and programmatic research strengths
Proactively identify opportunity areas in PSOM's research portfolio
Create and maintain a living internal database of PSOM expertise areas
Identify relevant grant opportunities, understand and communicate application process
Steward potential partnership opportunities with PCI and PSOM colleagues
Work closely with PCI teams responsible for industry engagement
Collaborate closely with external engagement peers at other schools
Establish processes and metrics to monitor partnership progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or technical discipline
7-10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred qualifications: PhD, MD, ScD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant scientific, medical, engineering, or other technical discipline
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business development, corporate strategy, alliance management, venture creation, or investment analysis
Demonstrated experience managing complex research / commercialization alliances
Proven track record in deal structuring, execution, and negotiation of strategic partnerships
Research experience in academia and biopharma, or a related industry
Academic research administration experience / worked directly with academic researchers
Experience engaging with biomedical research areas, e.g. therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices
Product development experience, e.g. FDA regulatory pathways, drug development
Extended professional network across biopharma and related sectors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouse, and dependent children
Generous retirement plans with a variety of investment options
Substantial time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance for faculty and staff
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to University resources and activities
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services for eligible employees
Adoption Assistance for qualified expenses

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentcorporate strategyalliance managementventure creationinvestment analysisdeal structuringexecutionnegotiationFDA regulatory pathwaysdrug development

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingorganizational skillsproactive identificationleadershipdue diligencenetworkingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePhDMDScD