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Strategic Partnership Manager

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$81K - $82K/yr

The Strategic Partnership Manager coordinates client needs across Altasciences sites and service lines fostering partnerships tailored to optimize and enhance strategic partnering. They facilitate ...

We are looking for a hands-on Strategic Partnership Manager to own and grow our referral partner channel from the ground up. This role is the engine behind day-to-day partner relationships -- keeping ...

Strategic Partnership Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$89K - $143K/yr

Account Management & Day-to-Day Partner Operations * Serve as the primary point of contact for a dedicated portfolio of strategic and referral partners. * Own the full partner lifecycle: onboarding ...

Account Management & Day-to-Day Partner Operations * Serve as the primary point of contact for a dedicated portfolio of strategic and referral partners. * Own the full partner lifecycle: onboarding ...

Strategic Partnership Manager

$84K - $85K/yr

One partnership manager has generated $1.1M in revenue since July 2025, with a Q1 run rate approaching $2M annually. Partner-referred deals close at 52% vs 37% for direct sales. Partnerships now ...

Strategic Partnership Manager

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$84K - $85K/yr

One partnership manager has generated $1.1M in revenue since July 2025, with a Q1 run rate approaching $2M annually. Partner-referred deals close at 52% vs 37% for direct sales. Partnerships now ...

Strategic Partnership Manager

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

$83K - $83K/yr

Position Summary Motivated and adaptable Sales Manager with foundational experience in sales strategy, team coordination, and client relationship building. Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn ...

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How much do strategic partnership manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategic partnership manager in the United States is $89,668.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Strategic Partnership Manager Do?

As a strategic partnership manager, you help manage the relationship your company has with each of its partners, which can include suppliers, contractors, and outside attorneys. In this role, you may network with potential partners to learn more about them, determine whether or not each partner can help the company’s overall business strategy, and otherwise help decide if partnerships offer any opportunities to support the brand. You often help create pipelines to find new partners, use predetermined metrics to see how valuable each partnership is, and negotiate to get improved returns on each investment.

What is a Strategic Partnership Manager?

A Strategic Partnership Manager is a professional responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with external partners that align with an organization's business goals. They negotiate agreements, coordinate joint initiatives, and ensure partnerships deliver mutual value. Their role often involves cross-functional collaboration, market research, and ongoing relationship management to drive growth and innovation.

How much does a VP of strategic partnerships make?

A Vice President of Strategic Partnerships typically earns between $120,000 and $250,000 annually, with total compensation often including bonuses and stock options. Salaries vary based on industry, company size, and experience, and strong negotiation skills can influence compensation levels.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Strategic Partnership Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Strategic Partnership Manager, you need strong relationship-building abilities, negotiation skills, and a background in business development or marketing, often supported by a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software, data analytics tools, and contract management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills help you stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that drive organizational growth and strategic objectives.

What are some common challenges Strategic Partnership Managers face when building and maintaining partnerships?

Strategic Partnership Managers often encounter challenges such as aligning the goals and expectations of both organizations, navigating complex negotiations, and managing communication across diverse teams. It can be particularly demanding to ensure mutual value and sustained engagement throughout the partnership lifecycle. Success in this role depends on strong relationship-building skills, adaptability, and the ability to proactively address issues before they escalate.

What is the difference between Strategic Partnership Manager vs Business Development Manager?

AspectStrategic Partnership ManagerBusiness Development Manager
Primary FocusBuilding and managing strategic alliancesIdentifying and pursuing new business opportunities
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, relationship-drivenSales-oriented, target-driven
Required SkillsPartnership management, negotiation, industry knowledgeSales skills, market research, lead generation
Common UsageTech, finance, and corporate sectorsStartups, sales teams, corporate growth

While both roles focus on growth, the Strategic Partnership Manager emphasizes building long-term alliances, whereas the Business Development Manager concentrates on acquiring new clients and revenue streams. Understanding these differences helps organizations align roles with their strategic goals.

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Infographic showing various Strategic Partnership Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,668 per year, or $43.1 per hour.
Strategic Partnership Manager

Strategic Partnership Manager

Altasciences

Overland Park, KS • On-site

$81K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Altasciences rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 103 rated laboratories


Job description

Your New Company!
At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role

The Strategic Partnership Manager oversees key strategic client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction with Altasciences services. The Strategic Partnership Manager coordinates client needs across Altasciences sites and service lines fostering partnerships tailored to optimize and enhance strategic partnering. They facilitate internal and external information sharing, act as a point of escalation, maintain oversight of customer portfolios and collaborate with Business Development and the Executive Leadership team on Customer strategy. They are responsible for identification and tracking of informative KPI's, identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives to effectively help partners achieve drug development objectives.

What You'll Do Here

  • Cross service portfolio oversight and tracking.

  • Partners with BD and executive leadership on client strategy by optimizing customer intelligence through relationship management.

  • Facilitates muti-site connectivity to optimize work schedules and resources.

  • Uses autonomy and strong interpersonal skills to liaise between departmental teams and the Sponsor to ensure Sponsor requirements, scope and milestones are understood and met.

  • Acts as centralized point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders with responsibility to ensure the executive leadership team are informed of issues and partnership status.

  • Develops and maintains appropriate tools, such as customized timelines and workflows, shared portfolio trackers and dashboards in collaboration with Program and Project Managers.

  • Coordinates, prepares for and facilitates joint operational committee - Governance meetings and helps coordinate and participates in executive business review meetings, as appropriate.

  • Serves as an advocate for both the Sponsor and Altasciences, proactively engaging in issue resolution and leveraging influence to standardize and align processes across teams and sites that optimize workflows for both parties.

  • Is aware of and communicates client expectations and requirements across business divisions, as applicable.

  • Supports internal and external engagement in the company-wide commitment to Tell Us OnceTM through reinforcement of and adherence to the Ask Albert policy.

  • Leads/Contributes to appropriate team meeting agendas, presentations, and discussions.

  • Consolidates monthly metrics and status updates on key Sponsors.

  • Collaborates with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance is maintained and audit requests or findings are adequately addressed.

  • Assists in providing content for RFPs.

  • Participate in client visits, or host clients, as required.

  • Aids Business Development in promoting Altasciences' services; creates content, participates, and presents at Bid Defense and Capabilities Presentations.

  • Supports identification of Sponsors requiring partnership or program support.

  • Support the expansion of additional services needed to support strategic clients through garnered customer intelligence.

  • Attends appropriate conferences to meet with current Sponsor or identify potential Sponsors.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Master's degree or Ph. D. in Sciences. Equivalent fields and / or equivalent experience could be considered.

  • Minimum of 15 years of Clinical or Nonclinical research experience required including at least 10 years in Project Management

  • Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

  • Client-focused approach.

  • Solution-focus and ability to creatively solve problems and resolve issues.

  • Ability to take initiative and use sound judgement.

  • Ability to acquire and apply knowledge quickly.

  • Flexible attitude with an ability to effectively prioritize.

  • Understanding of early-stage drug development process and applicable regulatory guidelines.

  • Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for preclinical and clinical studies as well as GCP and GLP procedures.

  • Business acumen.

  • Excellent communication skills in French and English (written and oral)

  • Proficiency in Smartsheet

Altasciences strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the above-mentioned requirement. Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Strategic Partnership Manager including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:

  • The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.

  • The employee communicates frequently with Altasciences employees across Canada and the United States. As such, English is the main language used to correspond between offices.

  • The employee frequently communicates with English-only customers outside the province of Quebec.

What We Offer
The payrange estimated for this position is $100,000-$130,000. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factorsincluding, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education,certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

  • RRSP with Employer Match

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

  • Training & Development Programs

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Annual Performance Reviews

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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!


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