At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of research partnerships and unlock value from real-world data.
- Company: Fast-growing tech organisation transforming healthcare with advanced data capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, equity, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for significant career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare research and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in building partnerships and understanding of healthcare data.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 £ per year.
This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a new research partnerships function within a rapidly growing, technology-driven organisation. Sitting at the intersection of healthcare data, commercial strategy, operational research, and life sciences, you will play a pivotal role in transforming large-scale real-world data into meaningful research and commercial outcomes.
The Company
They are a fast-growing organisation that combines advanced technology, AI, and large-scale operational data to improve outcomes across a highly regulated sector. Through significant investment in data capabilities, they have built one of the largest real-world datasets in their field, creating new opportunities for research, innovation, and commercial collaboration. As part of their continued growth, they are establishing a dedicated Research Partnerships function focused on developing partnerships across life sciences, healthcare, research, and public sector organisations. This role will be central to shaping that vision and driving long-term commercial impact.
The Role
As Director of Research Partnerships, you will lead the development of a new commercial research vertical, helping external partners unlock value from large-scale real-world datasets and operational insights. You will:
- Build and grow a network of strategic research and commercial partnerships
- Develop relationships with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organisations, research institutions, and other external stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to leverage real-world data to support clinical trials, research programmes, and evidence generation initiatives
- Translate complex datasets and analytical capabilities into compelling commercial propositions
- Collaborate with partners to design, develop, and operationalise research programmes
- Lead external engagement activities, including industry events, presentations, and stakeholder roadshows
- Work closely with cross-functional teams across data, product, analytics, and operations
- Manage and develop a small research partnerships team
- Support both the commercial development and operational delivery of research initiatives
- Contribute to the creation of a significant new revenue stream and growth area for the business
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