Strategic Partner Development, Product Partnerships
About The Position
At Anthropic, we believe new AI capabilities are best achieved through secure foundations, not in spite of them. As capabilities grow more advanced, it is critical that progress moves forward safely and for the benefit of all society. It is the reason why security sits at the center of our work, and not as an afterthought. We are looking for a Strategic Partner Development, Product Partnerships, to manage our product partnerships and integrations with a wide range of content providers, improving Anthropic's products. In this role, you will be responsible for prospecting, researching, negotiating, and closing deals with a wide variety of content providers necessary to build and maintain Anthropic's product portfolio. A background in product partnerships at a major tech company will be very beneficial in this role, as is comfort in working at a fast-paced start-up environment. About Anthropic Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our customers and for society as a whole. Our interdisciplinary team has experience across ML, physics, policy, business and product.
Requirements
- We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Deep technical understanding of AI systems
Responsibilities
- Product Partnerships Deal Pipeline Management: Working closely with Product & Research teams, proactively identify and pursue potential product partnership opportunities through product and customer insights, market research, industry networking, and strategic outreach.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective product partnerships, tracking leads, and managing the deal flow process from initial contact to closure.
- Conduct thorough due diligence on potential partners, assessing their strategic fit, content offerings, and potential value to Anthropic.
- Deal Negotiation and Structuring: Lead negotiations with product partners, crafting mutually beneficial agreements that align with Anthropic's business objectives and legal requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Legal, Product, Engineering, Research, and Finance teams to structure deals that balance risk, product impact, and operational feasibility.
- Develop comprehensive deal models, product ROI, and cost structures to support effective decision-making.
- Partner Management and Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing product partners, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring ongoing satisfaction and alignment with partnership goals.
- Manage partner communications, addressing concerns, and facilitating seamless collaboration between partners and cross-functional teams at Anthropic.
- Continuously explore opportunities to expand and deepen partnerships, identifying new opportunities for collaboration areas that create value for both parties.
- Contribute to the development of product strategies involving third parties, ensuring that partners align with Anthropic's overall product roadmap and long-term vision
- Provide strategic guidance on specific kinds of product partnerships to enhance the value proposition of Anthropic's products and services
- Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analyses to stay ahead of industry trends, including emerging product partnership models.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for executive leadership, highlighting partnership performance, challenges, and recommendations for improvement or expansion.
- Foster strong working relationships with Legal, Product, Engineering, Research, and Finance teams, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and collaboration throughout the partnership lifecycle.
- Represent the Product Partnerships unit in cross-functional meetings and discussions, advocating for partnership interests and ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
- Leverage data and insights to inform product partnership strategies, continually optimizing approaches to maximize value and impact.
- Leverage the expertise and support of cross-functional teams to navigate complex partnerships, address challenges, and drive successful outcomes.
Benefits
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
