Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC)

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Position Overview: Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC) is seeking a Strategic Research Partnership Manager to lead the expansion of our research and training collaborations into the field of maternal health. This role is critical to driving growth and establishing SDSC’s presence within this vital surgical specialty. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, cultivating high-impact relationships across our existing and prospective partner network, and aligning internal capabilities with the clinical, research, and educational priorities of collaborators in maternal health. Acting as a key connector between internal teams and external stakeholders, you will play a central role in shaping SDSC’s strategic growth in this new domain. This is a strategic role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the academic and clinical landscape, and has experience creating new initiatives from the ground up. The ideal candidate combines partnership development skills with strategic thinking and the ability to translate opportunity into scalable collaboration models. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Domain Expansion: Lead the identification and scoping of a new surgical domain for SDSC to engage with, aligning internal capabilities with external needs. Develop a research and training partnership strategy tailored to this specialty. Research & Training Program Development Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders, departments, and researchers to establish new collaborations. Cross-functional Program Management: Coordinate with internal teams to scope research questions, align technology infrastructure, and support onboarding processes. Track and support research deliverables, training milestones, and partner satisfaction across the collaboration lifecycle. Thought Leadership & Evangelism: Represent SDSC in academic and clinical circles by attending conferences, giving talks, and co-developing public-facing content. Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to highlight partnership impact and research outcomes. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Management, Public Health, or Business); PhD or MBA a plus. • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in strategic partnerships, academic collaborations, or research program development—preferably in the global healthcare, medtech, or health AI sectors. • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a consultative and strategic mindset. • Strong knowledge of surgical domains and global academic medical center environments. • Demonstrated ability to launch new initiatives or programs in partnership with academic or healthcare stakeholders. • Proficiency with CRM systems, project tracking tools, and collaboration platforms.