Strategic Partnerships Lead — Life Sciences & Industry

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA, seeks a strategic Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships to lead the CP team, shaping sponsorships and external engagements with health and life sciences partners.

You will drive fellowships, TMPs, Industry PhDs, and sponsored research, collaborating with RISE and other offices. Travel up to 15% for industry events; a 10+ year background in business development is required; a master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; 10+ years in business development, project management, and sales.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in health or life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strategic contacts in government and industry.
• Lead CP team to manage sponsorships and external engagements.
• Develop strategies for outreach and new business development.
• Support External Advisory Boards and measure relationship effectiveness.
• Lead events planning and collaboration across offices; track budget and KPIs.
• Maintain data accuracy and reporting in CRM and dashboards.

Skills

Relationship management

Project management

Sales

Strategic thinking

Communication

Excel

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA, seeks a strategic Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships to lead the CP team, shaping sponsorships and external engagements with health and life sciences partners.

You will drive fellowships, TMPs, Industry PhDs, and sponsored research, collaborating with RISE and other offices. Travel up to 15% for industry events; a 10+ year background in business development is required; a master's is preferred.