Research Partnership Manager

Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC); United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC) seeks a Research Partnership Manager to enhance relationships across the medical and tech sectors. This remote position demands seasoned professionals experienced in healthcare data and partnerships. You'll help drive impactful collaborations aimed at transforming surgical outcomes through innovative research.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Growth opportunities

Collaboration with top-tier minds

Qualifications

• 3+ years in partnerships, biz dev, or research collaborations.
• Experience in healthcare or academia preferred.
• Ability to navigate technical research environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow partnerships with medical institutions and researchers.
• Align internal teams with external needs translating science into strategy.
• Initiate joint webinars, events, and other collaborative initiatives.

Skills

Partnership management

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Healthcare data

AI technologies

Tools

CRM software

SDR tools

Job description

Research Partnership Manager
Remote (EST hours preferred) | Full-Time | Surgical Data Science Collective

You know how to build bridges—between ideas, teams, and organizations.
If you're the kind of person who lights up at the idea of connecting smart people to tackle big challenges in healthcare, keep reading.

At SDSC, we’re driving innovation in surgical data science. But innovation doesn’t happen in a silo—and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a mid-level Partnership Manager to lead and grow relationships with medical institutions, researchers, and industry collaborators. You'll work at the intersection of AI, data, and medicine—helping shape research that can transform surgical outcomes worldwide.

What you’ll do:

• Spot and spark new research collaborations with hospitals, universities, and tech partners

• Make sure partner voices are heard in our tech roadmap

• Align internal teams with external needs—translating science into strategy

• Co-create initiatives like joint webinars, events, and shared content

• Keep partnerships thriving through smart measurement and continuous improvement

What you bring:

• 3+ years in partnerships, biz dev, or research collabs—healthcare or academic focus a plus

• Confident navigating technical or research-heavy environments

• Strong grasp of healthcare data, med research, or AI technologies

• Great with people—and even better at keeping things moving

• Comfortable using CRMs and SDR tools

• Proactive, organized, and always a few steps ahead

️ Why this role matters:

You won’t just manage relationships.
You’ll shape how life-changing research comes to life—and how it’s shared with the world.

At SDSC, you’ll get:

• To work with brilliant minds in medicine, AI, and research

• A mission that improves real-world surgical outcomes

• Remote flexibility (we love EST, but open to others)

• Growth opportunities in a high-impact, growing organization

Ready to build partnerships that matter?
Apply now and help us push surgical data science into its next era.

About us: The Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC) is a nonprofit on a mission to unlock the power of surgical data. We bring together surgeons, scientists, and engineers to turn surgical videos into searchable, data-rich tools. Using AI, we help uncover insights that improve technique, sharpen decision-making, and elevate patient care. From smarter metrics to secure video libraries, we give surgical teams the tools to ask better questions—and find better answers. Because when surgeons get better, patients do too.