Senior Manager, Innovative Partnerships

at  Cencora

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Life Sciences, or a related field is required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Healthcare Management, or related field) is an asset.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in business development, partnership management, or a related role, preferably within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, health technology. or life sciences industries.
• Proven track record of managing the identification, development, and adoption of innovative health solutions.
• Experience conducting market research, opportunity assessments, and due diligence processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience in developing business cases, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Solid understanding of new business models and emerging technologies within the healthcare sector.
• Experience in negotiating and managing contracts and partnerships.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client based presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Knowledge of specialty pharmaceutical industry and digital health
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align partnership activities with organizational goals.
• Independent, self-managing and able to manage a dynamic workload
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Proficiency in CRM software and other business development tools.
• Ability to travel to industry-specific conferences and client meetings as needed.
• Team based role and ability to work effectively with differing work styles

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

The primary duties of the role are expected to include, but may not be limited to the following: