Director, Professional Relations

MJH Life Sciences®

1d•$110,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MJH Life Sciences, we are seeking a Director, Professional Relations to serve as a strategic leader responsible for building and advancing relationships with healthcare professionals, medical societies, and key opinion leaders that support MJH Life Sciences' mission and growth. You will develop engagement strategies, oversee high-value partnerships, represent MJH externally at the highest level, and mentor a team to deliver consistent impact across the professional healthcare community. This role is for a relationship-driven executive who leads with credibility, thinks strategically about how partnerships create organizational value, and uses AI to stay ahead of industry intelligence, sharpen stakeholder communications, and operate with greater efficiency across a complex external landscape.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in professional relations, stakeholder engagement, or healthcare association management, with a proven record of leading high-level partnerships and representing organizations externally
An AI-native leader. You actively use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or AI-powered research and communications platforms to gather stakeholder intelligence, prepare for high-stakes engagements, draft partnership communications, and monitor industry trends — and you build these practices into how your team operates
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build trust with stakeholders at every level — from society staff to C-suite executives
Strong leadership and team management skills with a demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing staff in a relationship-intensive environment
Strategic thinker who balances long-term relationship investment with near-term business objectives and can articulate the value of professional relations in measurable terms
Familiarity with healthcare communications, continuing education, or medical society operations strongly preferred
Advanced degree in communications, business, healthcare, or a related field preferred; bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with healthcare communications, continuing education, or medical society operations strongly preferred
Advanced degree in communications, business, healthcare, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead strategies for professional society and key opinion leader engagement, setting the vision for how MJH Life Sciences builds and sustains high-value relationships across the healthcare community
Use AI tools to accelerate industry research, stakeholder intelligence gathering, meeting preparation, partnership reporting, and communications — staying ahead of trends and operating more efficiently across a complex external portfolio
Serve as the primary executive liaison to medical associations, healthcare organizations, and external stakeholders, representing MJH Life Sciences with credibility and strategic intent
Oversee partnership agreements, negotiations, and collaborative initiatives, ensuring all engagements align with organizational priorities and deliver measurable value
Represent MJH Life Sciences at industry conferences, society meetings, and professional events, positioning the organization as a trusted partner and thought leader within the healthcare community
Provide strategic input into program design and business development opportunities that strengthen MJH's presence and influence within professional healthcare circles
Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Business Development, Outcomes, and Marketing teams to align professional relations strategy with organizational goals
Lead and develop the Professional Relations team, providing mentorship, clear direction, and performance management that builds capability and accountability
Monitor and report on partnership outcomes, engagement effectiveness, and industry trends to senior leadership, translating relationship activity into strategic intelligence that informs business decisions