Director of Strategic Partnerships
Quick answer
Simprints is hiring a remote Director of Strategic Partnerships (Africa or Europe-based) with a non-specified salary to lead complex, multi-stakeholder deals and expand the reach of their biometric health solutions.
- Role
- Director of Strategic Partnerships
- Organization
- Simprints
- Location
- Remote (Africa or Europe)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
Simprints is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to lead the organization's efforts in building relationships with ministries, multilaterals, and funders. This role involves overseeing the entire partnership pipeline, from initial engagement and solution shaping to contract negotiation and long-term account management. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal product and delivery teams to ensure biometric solutions effectively address global health data gaps. This leadership position requires extensive experience in the global health sector and a strong commitment to evidence-based development.
What you'll do
- Manage the end-to-end partnership pipeline, including qualification, proposal leadership, and contract negotiation.
- Build and sustain relationships with Ministries of Health and major global health funders.
- Translate market signals into actionable product and pricing strategies.
- Lead, coach, and hire a high-performing strategic partnerships team.
- Ensure alignment between partner needs and internal technical product delivery.
What it takes
- At least 10 years of experience in partnerships, business development, or fundraising within global health.
- Proven track record of closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
- Deep understanding of procurement and decision cycles in LMIC government agencies.
- Strong commercial acumen with expertise in pipeline forecasting and CRM management.
- Ability to communicate complex technical product features clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
4-day workweek, unlimited annual leave, professional development budget ('Eduprints'), and access to the GLG expert network.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote role?
Yes, this is a fully remote position open to candidates based in Africa or Europe who have relevant experience in those regions.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job description; salary expectations will be reviewed during the initial screening conversation.
What are the key qualifications for this role?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in global health business development and a demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide a specific deadline or external application link; interested candidates should reach out to Simprints directly via their hiring platform.
Are current government employees eligible to apply?
No, to maintain neutral relationships with governments and Ministries of Health, Simprints cannot hire individuals currently employed by a government agency or Ministry of Health.
How to apply
Apply directly on Simprints's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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