At Weave, our mission is to evolve how therapeutic knowledge is captured, transformed, and communicated throughout drug development. We do this by equipping human experts with AI instruments to enable drugs to be brought to patients as rapidly, safely, and inexpensively as possible.
The Weave Platform streamlines regulatory workflows from start to finish by intelligently, creatively, and effectively infusing every step with AI. Together with our customers, Weave is designing and building the AI workbench for the entire therapeutic lifecycle.
We are seeking a Director, Strategic Partnerships, reporting to our Co‑Founder & Chief Strategy Officer.
- Goal & impact – Build and scale high‑value partnerships with FDA and other health authorities, large biopharma companies, CROs, and top‑tier consulting firms that accelerate Weave’s commercial growth and market credibility.
- Key internal collaborators – Executive leadership, Commercial & Sales, Marketing, Product & Engineering
- Key external partnerships – Large‑pharma executives, global consulting firms (strategy & technology), government and regulatory bodies, and technology/AI collaborators.
- Develop strategic partnerships with global health authorities, large biopharma companies, CROs, and leading consulting firms
- Identify, structure, and close high‑impact partnerships with large biopharma companies and top‑tier consulting firms (e.g., strategy and technology consultancies), then showcase results through case studies, joint go‑to‑market motions, or press releases.
- Deliver value from signed partnerships
- Initially, this role entails both winning and managing partner relationships. You will be responsible not only for bringing the business in but swinging through and ensuring that it delivers the promised value.
- You will establish metrics to track and drive partnership value, and work cross-functionally to execute on partner agreements. In time you will hire a team to manage execution of partner agreements and existing relationships.
- Deepen executive & cross‑sector relationships
- Serve as a trusted advisor to pharma executives, leveraging prior consulting experience in biopharma to build credibility quickly and open doors to senior decision‑makers;
- Represent Weave in high‑level discussions with government agencies, large consultancies, and technology partners to form collaborations that support platform validation and adoption.
- Shape partnership strategy & GTM execution
- Partner with Commercial and Product teams to translate signed partnerships into go‑to‑market execution, and represent Weave at conferences, panels, and other thought‑leadership venues.
- Consulting Pedigree – Prior experience as a management or strategy consultant within biopharma, with a deep understanding of how pharma organizations evaluate, structure, and approve external partnerships.
- BD Track Record – Demonstrated history of developing new business – from origination through close – ideally in life sciences, digital health, or enterprise software.
- Partnership Development – Proven ability to develop and manage high‑level, complex partnerships with large biopharma companies and top‑tier consulting firms.
- Executive Credibility – Established credibility and relationships with pharma executives (VP‑level and above); able to command a room and drive alignment among senior stakeholders.
- Business Development Acumen – Strong commercial instincts, negotiation skills, and comfort structuring win‑win partnership agreements; executive‑level communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Education – Advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, or business (MS, PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25% - domestic and potentially international travel for partner meetings, conferences, and live demonstrations. Travel is considered an essential function of the position.
🎯 The opportunity to work at a modern, cutting-edge healthcare technology company devoted to meaningful positive impact on human life. Collaboration, velocity, and customer obsession are our baseline, demonstrations of craftsmanship and ROI are celebrated.
🏆 Competitive salary ($185,000 - $220,000), bonus eligibility and equity packages.
🧬 Comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance.
🏝️ Take care of you and yours: generous PTO, parental leave, OneMedical, TalkSpace, Teladoc.
🚀 Career development opportunities within a company entering a growth phase.
🌎 Flexible remote working location with preference for Boston, Washington DC or San Francisco.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Prior experience as a management or strategy consultant within biopharma
- Proven track record developing new business from origination through close, ideally in life sciences, digital health, or enterprise software
- Experience developing and managing complex, executive‑level partnerships with large biopharma companies and top‑tier consulting firms
- Established credibility and relationships with pharma executives (VP‑level and above)
- Strong commercial instincts, negotiation skills, and executive‑level communication and stakeholder management
- Experience engaging government and regulatory bodies and representing organizations in high‑level discussions
- Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and potentially international)
- Advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, or business (MS, PhD, PharmD, MBA)
- Experience working cross‑functionally with Commercial, Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams
Weave Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Weave and has not been reviewed or approved by Weave.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health support, and 24/7 virtual care through services such as One Medical, Talkspace, and Teladoc. Wellness programs, FSAs, and mentions of gym reimbursement further reinforce a strong health focus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off spans generous PTO, paid holidays and sick days, bereavement leave, flexible time off, and instances of company-wide winter closure. Family medical leave is also highlighted as part of the time-off mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Support includes paid parental leave and family medical leave, with some references to fertility benefits. These offerings signal family-friendly policies uncommon in many early-stage startups.
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What We Do
At Weave, we are building the backbone for modern drug development. Drug development teams deserve tools that match the pace and complexity of their science, and our AI-native platform is designed to support them at every step. We focus on regulatory workflows, helping biotech and pharma organizations bring clarity and speed to documentation so that therapies can move forward without unnecessary delays. We partner with scientists, clinicians, and regulatory professionals who are dedicated to advancing new medicines. By improving the processes behind regulatory documentation, we help reduce bottlenecks and free up teams to focus on what matters most: discovery, innovation, and patient impact. Our approach is human driven and technology powered. We believe that the right combination of expertise and innovation can transform how life sciences organizations operate, making the development of therapies more efficient and collaborative. Weave is a small but mighty team of scientists, engineers, and industry experts united by a mission to help life changing medicines reach patients faster. Our collective experience in biotechnology, software, and regulation allows us to understand the challenges of drug development and create solutions that have a real and lasting impact. We are committed to working side by side with our partners to move science forward and to build the foundation that drug development teams need today and tomorrow.
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