Oncology Partnerships Manager, Italy

Massive Bio•City of Turin, IA

About The Position

We're seeking an Oncology Partnerships Manager to spearhead Massive Bio's partnership strategy and market development in Italy. This role is critical to our European expansion, focusing on building transformative relationships with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare providers to advance oncology clinical trials.

Requirements

4-7 years in strategic partnerships, business development, or alliance management within healthcare, life sciences, or health technology
Proven track record of building and managing high-value partnerships with pharmaceutical companies or healthcare institutions
Experience with clinical trials ecosystem - understanding of patient recruitment, regulatory requirements, or research operations
Demonstrated success in developing new markets or expanding business operations in regulated industries
Fluency in Italian and at least B1-level English (working proficiency), with the ability to communicate effectively in an international business environment
Strategic thinking with ability to translate business opportunities into actionable partnership strategies
Relationship building expertise with C-level executives and senior healthcare professionals
Negotiation skills for complex, multi-stakeholder agreements
Analytical mindset with data-driven approach to partnership performance
Cultural adaptability and ability to work effectively across diverse healthcare systems
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience at digital health companies, clinical research organizations (CROs), or pharmaceutical partnerships teams
Background in oncology, precision medicine, or clinical trial technologies
Previous roles in market expansion, country development, or regional partnership management
Understanding of European healthcare regulations and compliance frameworks
Advanced degree or MBA preferred for senior partnership roles

Responsibilities

Develop and manage strategic partnerships with oncology centers, university hospitals, comprehensive cancer centers, and clinical research networks across Italy
Build relationships with oncology key opinion leaders, treating oncologists, and research institutions to support clinical trial access
Engage oncology registries, real-world data providers, and patient advocacy organizations as channels for patient identification
Create partnership models that accelerate clinical trial enrollment while ensuring regulatory compliance
Structure and negotiate agreements with institutional partners across the Italian oncology ecosystem
Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities in precision oncology and clinical trial technology
Build relationships with key opinion leaders, oncologists, and healthcare administrators
Represent Massive Bio at major industry conferences, medical symposiums, and partnership events
Cultivate relationships with regulatory bodies, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare authorities
Partner with internal teams (Clinical Operations, Data Science, Product) to deliver on partnership commitments
Provide strategic market intelligence and partnership insights to global leadership team
Ensure all partnership activities align with local regulations and compliance requirements
Establish KPIs for partnership success and drive measurable business impact
Develop and manage partnership pipeline with clear progression milestones
Support local team development and performance optimization
Deliver quarterly business reviews and strategic recommendations to headquarters