Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC)

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC)

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Lead expansion of research and training collaborations into maternal health.
  • Identify opportunities and cultivate relationships across partner network.
  • Align internal capabilities with clinical, research, and educational priorities of partners.
  • Act as connector between internal teams and external stakeholders to shape strategic growth.
  • Develop research and training partnership strategy tailored to specialty.
  • Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders, departments, and researchers to establish collaborations.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to scope research questions, align technology infrastructure, and support onboarding.
  • Track and support research deliverables, training milestones, and partner satisfaction.
  • Represent SDSC in academic and clinical circles; attend conferences, give talks, and co-develop public-facing content.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications to highlight partnership impact and research outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Management, Public Health, or Business); PhD or MBA a plus.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in strategic partnerships, academic collaborations, or research program development—preferably in the global healthcare, medtech, or health AI sectors.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a consultative and strategic mindset.
  • Strong knowledge of surgical domains and global academic medical center environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to launch new initiatives or programs in partnership with academic or healthcare stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems, project tracking tools, and collaboration platforms.