Director Strategic Partnerships

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

MilliporeSigma Corporation is searching for Director Strategic Partnerships, reporting directly into the VP of Life Science Business Development within the Life Science sector covering discovery, pre-clinical, and bioprocessing domains. You will identify key partnerships where MilliporeSigma and the partner can innovate, build, and grow together. This role will external technology developments with MilliporeSigma priorities turning strategic insight into joint solutions and long-term competitive advantage. Primary stakeholders include R&D, product management, patents, regulatory, and controlling.

Success will be demonstrated by measurable business impact, accelerated innovation, effective cross-company execution, and sustainable growth resulting from the partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning the strategic relationship serving as the primary point of contact across the partnership.
• Building trusted relationships with executives, business leaders, product teams, and technical stakeholders.
• Defining and executing a multiyear partnership strategy aligned with the priorities of both companies.
• Identifying high-value opportunities and connecting the partner’s technologies and capabilities with the appropriate MilliporeSigma businesses.
• Advancing co-innovation and technology-integration initiatives across life science consumables, instruments, equipment, AI, robotics, digital twins, cloud, data, and enterprise platforms.
• Developing joint solutions, ecosystem initiatives, and go-to-market programs that create measurable customer and business value.
• Establishing effective partnership governance, including clear objectives, ownership, milestones, and measures of success.
• Delivering concise, executive-ready updates on partnership progress, risks, decisions, and business outcomes.
• Serving as a strategic bridge between MilliporeSigma, the partner, and the broader life science technology ecosystem.

Deal sheet required as attachment to application.

• Demonstrated success building and scaling complex partnerships with major global life science tools companies.
• Experience operating effectively within large, global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver results through influence.
• Experience engaging senior executives and managing high-value external relationships.
• Strong understanding of technology industry dynamics, partner ecosystems, and emerging business models.
• Ability to translate complex technologies and market developments into strategic priorities and commercial opportunities.
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiation and knowledge of basic contract language and contract negotiation.
• Financial acumen and ability to build and defend financial analyses and business cases including DCFs for both consumables and digital assets.
• Ability to operate as individual contributor in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and limited resources.
• Travel, including international, up to 30%

Location: Boston, MA area; San Diego, CA area or Raleigh/Durham, NC area preferred

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science AND 10+ years industry experience in 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, business development, corporate development, platform strategy, or a related field preferably at an MNC

Or

• Graduate Degree in a Scientific field AND industry experience in 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, business development, corporate development, platform strategy, or a related field preferably at an MNC

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Experience structuring and scaling global technology alliances, co-development programs, or joint go-to-market initiatives.
• Understanding of IP protections, contract negotiations, and Venture Capital
• Experience working at the intersection of corporate strategy, product development, technology, and commercial execution.
• Experience informing build, buy, and partner decisions.

Pay Range for this position: $172,800 - $259,200

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

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