Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Lead

Pfizer Inc; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a senior leader to drive external deal flow and partnerships, connecting market opportunities with internal capabilities to accelerate value creation. You will articulate Pfizer's value to founders and investors, and own end-to-end management from discovery to contracting, coordinating with Legal, Procurement and Finance to secure optimal terms.

You will establish and nurture a broad network across innovation hubs, universities and venture groups, ensuring onboarding and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in venture capital, corporate development, business development, strategic partnerships, technology commercialisation or related roles.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex external partnerships or transactions with senior sponsors and multiple control functions.
• Established network across innovation/investment ecosystems or proven ability to build trusted networks quickly.
• Technically literate to assess novelty and feasibility and recognise when due diligence is required.
• Commercially disciplined with ability to prioritise opportunities that align with organisational needs.

Responsibilities

• Generate external deal flow by establishing presence across innovation hubs, universities, and VC firms.
• Articulate Pfizer's value to founders and investors who have other options.
• Match external opportunities to internal capabilities and ensure each proposal delivers value.
• Provide an outside-in view on investment memos, including market alternatives and adoption evidence.
• Negotiate and shape partner terms with Legal, Procurement, Finance and sponsors.
• Own end-to-end programme and project management for external opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

Venture capital network

Corporate development

Strategic partnerships

Commercialisation

External deal flow

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a senior leader to drive external deal flow and partnerships, connecting market opportunities with internal capabilities to accelerate value creation. You will articulate Pfizer's value to founders and investors, and own end-to-end management from discovery to contracting, coordinating with Legal, Procurement and Finance to secure optimal terms.

You will establish and nurture a broad network across innovation hubs, universities and venture groups, ensuring onboarding and