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Partnerships Manager

London, UKFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Build strategic partnerships with R&D, materials, and chemicals teams at US industrial companies to drive adoption of AI-driven materials discovery tools.

Role type

Senior Business Development Manager (AI for R&D)

Builds

B2B partnerships and commercial agreements for AI materials informatics platform

Domain

AI for Materials Science / Industrial R&D

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

B2B sales to industrial R&D, partnership strategy, negotiation, stakeholder management, market analysis, technical communication (AI concepts), network building

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in chemistry/materials science, experience in scientific software/AI for R&D, building commercial functions from scratch

Technologies

AI for R&D, materials informatics, ELN, LIMS, simulation software

Responsibilities

Identify and reach R&D teams at US industrial companies, own pipeline from first conversation to signed agreement, negotiate commercial terms, represent company at industry events, shape go-to-market strategy

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC