Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

Wellcome Trust; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization based in London is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Development Manager to lead partnership projects that enhance global health initiatives. This role requires over 7 years of experience in strategic partnerships and requires a focus on engaging philanthropic and private sector stakeholders. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment, blending office and remote work to facilitate collaboration and impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or a related field.
• International experience in engaging philanthropy and industry/private sector.
• Experience in global health or international development sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnership projects from planning through to delivery.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure alignment with mission.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

About the role

In this role you'll lead strategic partnership projects from planning through to delivery, building trusted relationships, managing risks and budgets, and coordinating efforts across teams to achieve meaningful impact. The role focuses on philanthropic and private sector engagement in infectious diseases, shaping partnership strategies and ensuring alignment with Wellcome's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnership projects from planning through to delivery, managing risks, budgets and stakeholder relationships to achieve impactful outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams and senior external stakeholders to support priority projects and ongoing collaboration.
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts using a matrix management approach, ensuring alignment with Wellcome's mission and partnership strategies.
• Monitor project progress, adapt plans as needed and report on achievements to inform decision‑making and future direction.
• Provide expert insight on partnership development, acting as a credible and influential voice across Wellcome and externally.
• Contribute to an inclusive and values‑led culture, ensuring all work aligns with Wellcome's policies, principles and budgetary guidelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in strategic partnerships, business development or a related field.
• Experience in strategic partnerships work internationally, including engaging philanthropy and industry/private sector.
• Experience in global health or international development sectors.
• Understanding of research and development ecosystems.
• Experience planning projects and managing them through to delivery, and managing others to do the same.