[Hiring] Director, EU Partnerships and Panel Growth @Konovo

Role Description

As we transition from a service-oriented model to a product-driven platform, we are expanding our Europe-based work-from-home team. We are seeking a Director, EU Partnerships and Panel Growth to accelerate expansion of our healthcare audiences across Europe.

The initial mandate is clear: rapidly expand EU panel depth and secure institutional partnerships that create durable recruitment channels. Scope may expand based on demonstrated impact and strategic priorities. This is a high-visibility role with executive and board-level priority, offering the opportunity to directly shape Konovo’s European growth trajectory through strategic partnerships.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and execute a targeted partnerships strategy to expand EU healthcare professional panel depth and specialty coverage.
• Build and activate a pipeline of European medical associations, societies, and professional bodies across key markets including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
• Establish credibility and trust with senior institutional stakeholders in conservative and regulated environments.
• Structure and close partnership pilots, sponsorships, and participation agreements that evolve into durable recruitment channels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to operationalize partnerships and maximize long-term value.
• Navigate GDPR, governance requirements, and reputational considerations to ensure compliant, ethical execution.
• Deliver measurable business outcomes including signed partnerships, reduced time-to-close, improved CPA efficiency, and expanded specialty supply.

Qualifications

• Strategic, commercially minded operators who can independently drive complex partnership cycles from outreach through close.
• 6–10+ years of experience in EU healthcare, life sciences, or regulated B2B partnerships.
• Demonstrated success securing institutional or association partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills paired with credibility, judgment, and professional restraint.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and overcoming resistance while maintaining trust.
• Fluent English required; additional European languages strongly preferred.
• Regular travel across key EU markets, including medical congresses and association meetings, expected.
• Prior experience in market research, physician engagement, or professional community ecosystems is a plus.

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge AI-powered solutions and industry leading services that transform healthcare insights.
• Be part of a mission-driven company that is revolutionizing healthcare decision-making.
• Join a fast-growing global team with career advancement opportunities.
• Thrive in a collaborative, remote work environment that values innovation and flexibility.
• Make a real-world impact by helping healthcare organizations innovate faster.