We are seeking a Director, Professional Relations to serve as a strategic leader responsible for building and advancing relationships with healthcare professionals, medical societies, and key opinion leaders that support MJH Life Sciences' mission and growth. You will develop engagement strategies, oversee high-value partnerships, represent MJH externally at the highest level, and mentor a team to deliver consistent impact across the professional healthcare community. This role is for a relationship-driven executive who leads with credibility, thinks strategically about how partnerships create organizational value, and uses AI to stay ahead of industry intelligence, sharpen stakeholder communications, and operate with greater efficiency across a complex external landscape.
What You'll Do- Develop and lead strategies for professional society and key opinion leader engagement, setting the vision for how MJH Life Sciences builds and sustains high-value relationships across the healthcare community
- Use AI tools to accelerate industry research, stakeholder intelligence gathering, meeting preparation, partnership reporting, and communications - staying ahead of trends and operating more efficiently across a complex external portfolio
- Serve as the primary executive liaison to medical associations, healthcare organizations, and external stakeholders, representing MJH Life Sciences with credibility and strategic intent
- Oversee partnership agreements, negotiations, and collaborative initiatives, ensuring all engagements align with organizational priorities and deliver measurable value
- Represent MJH Life Sciences at industry conferences, society meetings, and professional events, positioning the organization as a trusted partner and thought leader within the healthcare community
- Provide strategic input into program design and business development opportunities that strengthen MJH's presence and influence within professional healthcare circles
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Business Development, Outcomes, and Marketing teams to align professional relations strategy with organizational goals
- Lead and develop the Professional Relations team, providing mentorship, clear direction, and performance management that builds capability and accountability
- Monitor and report on partnership outcomes, engagement effectiveness, and industry trends to senior leadership, translating relationship activity into strategic intelligence that informs business decisions
What Sets You Apart- 10 or more years of experience in professional relations, stakeholder engagement, or healthcare association management, with a proven record of leading high-level partnerships and representing organizations externally
- An AI-native leader. You actively use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or AI-powered research and communications platforms to gather stakeholder intelligence, prepare for high-stakes engagements, draft partnership communications, and monitor industry trends - and you build these practices into how your team operates
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build trust with stakeholders at every level - from society staff to C-suite executives
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing staff in a relationship-intensive environment
- Strategic thinker who balances long-term relationship investment with near-term business objectives and can articulate the value of professional relations in measurable terms
- Familiarity with healthcare communications, continuing education, or medical society operations strongly preferred
- Advanced degree in communications, business, healthcare, or a related field preferred; bachelor's degree required
AI Capability ExpectationCandidates should be prepared to discuss how they are currently using AI in their professional relations, stakeholder engagement, or strategic communications work. This includes:
- Specific tools in active use and how they support stakeholder research, industry monitoring, partnership reporting, or executive communications preparation
- How AI has improved the depth or efficiency of relationship intelligence - such as tracking society priorities, monitoring KOL activity, or preparing for high-stakes meetings and negotiations
- How you use AI to help your team operate with greater consistency, speed, and strategic insight across a broad external stakeholder portfolio
- Bonus: examples of AI-driven approaches that surfaced a partnership opportunity, strengthened an engagement strategy, or improved how professional relations outcomes were communicated to senior leadership
Compensation Range$110,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. Compensation will depend on factors including educational background, skills, and professional experience.
Benefits OverviewWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health insurance through Cigna (medical and dental)
- Vision coverage through VSP
- Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
- FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Pet discount program with PetAssure
- Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
- Employee Assistance Program through NYLGBS
- Fertility benefits through Progyny
- Commuter benefits
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life options
- Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub
Our Operating StandardWe operate with discipline, clarity, and accountability. The ability to effectively leverage AI to improve speed, quality, and output is an expectation in this role, not a preference.
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