President of Global Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

About the Role

Integral Creative Solutions (ICS), a retained executive search and staffing firm, is partnering with a confidential client to identify a high-impact leader for the role of President of Global Strategic Alliances & Partnerships. This executive will join a well-supported leadership team and immediately influence the company's growth trajectory by managing and expanding its ecosystem of strategic partners worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the comprehensive global strategy for strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Create and oversee the growth of the company’s partner ecosystem to extend business capabilities and global reach.
• Direct the design, negotiation, and governance of complex alliance agreements ensuring optimal collaboration and compliance.
• Manage value realization by tracking performance and delivering measurable outcomes across the alliance portfolio.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams from product, commercial, and legal departments to ensure seamless partnership execution.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and commercial leaders to align alliance strategies with overall business objectives and report on results.

Candidate Profile

• Over 15 years of senior experience leading strategic partnerships, alliances, or business development efforts.
• Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and managing high-value strategic alliances.
• Expertise in deal structuring and governance of complex partnership arrangements.
• Proven leadership skills in assembling and guiding strategic alliance teams.
• Strong strategic mindset, capable of prioritizing and balancing portfolio decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills suited for engaging with boards and investors.
• Bachelor's degree is mandatory; an MBA is highly preferred.

Additional Assets

• Experience orchestrating alliances at a global scale across multiple sectors.
• Background in developing platform or technology partner ecosystems.
• History of managing co-innovation or joint product partnerships.
• Previous leadership in strategic alliances within related industries.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $475,000 to $625,000, calibrated by expertise and interview evaluations.
• Equity and long-term incentive opportunities are provided.
• Flexible work arrangements, including allowance for home-office setup when applicable.
• Comprehensive health benefits covering medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous paid time off with company holidays included.
• Annual budget allocated for professional learning and development.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.