Head of Strategic Partnerships

GeneDx, Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in genomic testing seeks a Head of Strategic Partnerships to lead high-impact collaborations. This crucial role entails managing significant partnerships, negotiating terms, and driving growth opportunities alongside the executive leadership team. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong strategic mindset.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in investment banking, corporate development, or strategic partnerships.
• Leadership experience in high-growth companies, ideally in biotech or tech.
• Proven track record in high-value transactions from sourcing to execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, structuring, and execution of strategic partnerships.
• Manage a pipeline of high-potential opportunities aligned with corporate objectives.
• Conduct end-to-end due diligence including financial modeling and market analysis.

Skills

Valuation

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visitwww.genedx.com .

About the Role

We’re seeking a bold, strategic, and financially savvy leader to join our team as Head of Strategic Partnerships . In this high-impact role, you’ll serve as the architect and operator of our most critical external growth opportunities—leading the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of strategic collaborations that accelerate our long-term vision.

From joint ventures and M&A to strategic alliances and transformative partnerships, you’ll work directly with the CEO, CFO and executive leadership to shape how we scale—combining strategic insight, and influence across stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to drive material value creation in a company at a pivotal moment of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, structure, and lead strategic partnerships including M&A, joint ventures, and collaborations
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of high-potential opportunities aligned with corporate objectives
• Lead end-to-end due diligence—including financial modeling, market analysis, and competitive assessments
• Partner cross-functionally with internal partners to assess strategic fit and execute transactions
• Negotiate terms, structure deal frameworks, and lead agreement finalization
• Provide regular updates, insights, and business cases to the CFO and executive team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or strategic partnerships , ideally with leadership experience at a high-growth company including, but not limited to, biotech or tech firm.
• Proven track record leading high-value transactions or partnerships from sourcing to execution
• Exceptional valuation, and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities at the C-suite and board level
• Strategic, solutions-oriented thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Experience operating in fast-paced, highly regulated, or innovation-driven industries (tech, healthcare, life sciences )

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Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range

$240,000 - $280,000 USD

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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts in what matters most.

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.

From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• High-quality testing:Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
• Advanced detection:By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

• Thorough analysis:We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
• Customized care:Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
• Impactful discovery:Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.

At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:

• Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
• Communicate directly, with empathy.
• Do what we say we're going to do.
• Be adaptable to change.
• Operate with a bias for action.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Voluntary benefits

GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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