Industry Engagement Manager

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Industry Engagement Manager solicits partnerships and investments from for-profit industry in Lurie Children’s research and innovation programs. The role manages and serves as a liaison to industry partners year-round, maintaining and building corporate partnerships to support ongoing revenue and scientific sponsorships. It includes daily partner engagement, preparing projections, developing account plans, updating forecasts, and recording activity. The position does not handle philanthropic missions or vendor relationships; leads in those areas are triaged to the appropriate groups at Lurie Children’s. Up to 20% travel within the United States may be required. This is a mid-level professional role with future potential to manage other full-time direct reports. The manager communicates Lurie Children’s mission and vision to for-profit audiences, develops measurable relationship-management and revenue goals aligned with company needs, and identifies ways to develop resources through existing partnerships, including scientific collaborations and sponsorships. The position also collects and evaluates campaign data, recommends improvements, organizes projects and events, maintains partner communications, and responds to and resolves partner questions and requests. The listed pay range is $93,600–$154,440. Lurie Children’s describes its compensation as aligned with market rates and internal equity. Eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week may receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a science field.
5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a for-profit organization or consulting to for-profit organizations.
Microsoft Suite skills, including MS Teams.
Consultative selling skills and mindset.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare-focused education.
Advanced degree, such as an MBA.
Healthcare industry background.
Familiarity with intellectual property basics.

Responsibilities

Articulate Lurie Children’s mission and vision to diverse for-profit audiences through group presentations and individual conversations.
Set measurable relationship-management and corporate-revenue forecast goals aligned with companies’ needs.
Develop resources within existing partnerships, including scientific collaborations and sponsorships.
Collect and record campaign data, evaluate results, and propose recommendations and improvements.
Organize and execute special projects and host events supporting the corporate engagement team and organizational goals.
Maintain consistent communication and interaction with new and existing corporate partners, providing a positive experience and cultivating relationships.
Respond to partner questions and requests and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Manage and liaise with industry partners year-round; maintain and build corporate partnerships.
Prepare projections, develop account plans, update forecasts, and record activity.
Triage philanthropic and vendor-related leads to the appropriate groups at Lurie Children’s.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan servicing and support.
Adoption benefits.
Backup childcare and eldercare.
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
Discount purchasing program.
Wellbeing programs.
Leadership incentives for select roles.