Hiring: Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships, Perelman School of Medicine Company: University of Pennsylvania Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:13:03 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CV, R, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •7-10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. •10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. •10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business development, corporate strategy, alliance management, venture creation, or investment analysis within the biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related industries. Required Skills: •Interface directly with PCI and PSOM leadership to define and implement a strategic outreach plan for PSOM that aligns with industry / external priorities •Create and maintain a prioritized list of target companies and agencies; identify key decision makers and understand their priorities •Develop long-term relationships with external decision makers and identify areas where PSOM’s portfolio can support companies’ /agencies’ short- and long-term strategic goals •Develop relationships with VC firms and other investors to identify and cultivate spinout opportunities and explore new funding models •Conduct scientific and commercial due diligence to evaluate partnership, licensing, and investment opportunities •Represent PSOM in external meetings, industry conferences, and strategic forums; identify relevant high-profile external events (e.g., JP Morgan Healthcare Conference) where PSOM presence is important •Serve as the primary support system for PSOM researchers and leadership pursuing PSOM-industry partnerships, from initial contact through follow-up and relationship-building •Help faculty prepare for partner meetings, (e.g., corporate visits, conferences, responding to inbound inquiries) by, for example, providing slide templates, coaching, and honing the ‘pitch’ to ensure the right message Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or technical discipline, and 7-10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. •PhD, MD, ScD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant scientific, medical, engineering, or other technical discipline. •Demonstrated experience managing complex research / commercialization alliances, licensing technologies, or supporting new venture creation and incubation •Proven track record in deal structuring, execution, and negotiation of strategic partnerships, preferably with multinational corporations •Research experience in academia and biopharma, or a related industry •Academic research administration experience / worked directly with academic researchers •Product development experience, e.g., FDA regulatory pathways, drug development •Extended professional network across biopharma and related sectors including key decision makers, e.g., pharma executives, VC investors •Core Competencies & Leadership Qualities •Strong alignment with Penn’s mission and culture, with a passion for driving positive real-world impacts for human health Compensation: •$135,327 - $200,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!