Relationship Manager External Affairs

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the relationship development and management of a portfolio of assigned strategic
partnerships across MUSC’s tripartite mission. Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key
external stakeholders to drive innovative collaborations and achieve MUSC’s strategic goals. Serve as a
key steward of the relationship between MUSC and the partner, responsible for providing oversight and
working to achieve the goals of the partnership. Build long-term relationships with the portfolio of
assigned partners and other key external stakeholders.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001937 UMA OTHR PAY MUHA Funded Leadership CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Operationalize new partnerships by facilitating the development of governance processes,
ensuring the alignment of key internal and external stakeholders, and tracking progress towards
meeting the objectives of the relationship.
 Develop and negotiate new partnerships with industry leaders and peer institutions under the
guidance of the Office of External Affairs that include innovative business models such as shared
risk and reward, joint development, and collaborative research.
 Manage existing partnerships by understanding the overall goals and deliverables, identifying
issues and roadblocks as they arise, navigating complex dynamics with internal and external
stakeholders to solve them, and recognizing when to escalate.
 Track all partnership deliverables and ensure timely delivery of work products related to the
partnership, including managing all oversight processes and meetings.
 Prepare reports on status of partners; brief, communicate, and prepare members of leadership
team on progress.
 Identify new opportunities and areas of collaboration within strategic partnerships, and flex to
meet the changing needs of both MUSC and the partner.
 Identify opportunities to develop and leverage relationships with partners who can strengthen
MUSC’s ability to meet strategic goals and address challenges.
 Build, maintain, and enhance long-lasting relationships with key external stakeholders, including
business and community leaders.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience

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