Role Overview
We’re looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial Director of Strategic Partnerships & Channel Sales to lead the development of a robust partner ecosystem while also driving direct sales into these key customer segments. This hybrid role combines partnership development with quota-carrying sales responsibilities, making it ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in both relationship-building and revenue-generation. You’ll be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing high-impact partnerships (e.g., resell, white-label, referral) and for selling ProofPilot’s solutions directly into our ideal customer profiles (ICPs), including CROs, pharma companies, and other clinical trial stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with company growth goals
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential partners across key verticalsStructure and negotiate partnership agreements, including co-selling, white-label, and referral modelsBuild joint go-to-market plans with partners, including enablement, marketing, and sales alignmentCollaborate with internal teams to ensure successful partner onboarding, integration, and performance trackingRepresent ProofPilot at industry events, conferences, and partner meetingsSales ExecutionOwn and manage a personal sales quota focused on selling ProofPilot’s solutions into target ICPs
Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline through outbound outreach, inbound leads, and partner referralsConduct discovery, demos, and negotiations with prospective customersCollaborate with marketing and product teams to tailor messaging and solutions to customer needsAccurately forecast and report on sales performance and pipeline healthIdeal Partner & Customer Targets
You’ll focus on building relationships and selling into organizations such as :
Contract Research Organizations (CROs) – to embed or resell our platformPatient Recruitment & Retention Firms – to integrate with our engagement toolsClinical Trial Marketing Agencies – to co-develop digital campaignsHealthcare Consultancies – to offer bundled solutions to sponsorsAcademic Research Networks – to support decentralized trial infrastructureTechnology Vendors (e.g., EDC, ePRO, eConsent) – for integrations and co-marketingPharma Innovation Hubs – to pilot and scale new trial modelsQualifications
5+ years in business development, partnerships, or sales—preferably in clinical trials, life sciences, or health tech.Proven track record of building and scaling partnerships and closing enterprise-level deals.Deep understanding of the clinical trial ecosystem and stakeholder landscape.Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.strategic thinker with a bias for action and results.#J-18808-Ljbffr