Mayo Clinic

Director, Strategic Relationships

Mayo Clinic$150K — $180K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business, healthcare administration or related field required.
  • 10-15 years of experience in strategic account management or client success roles, ideally in healthcare or life sciences.
  • Deep understanding of international healthcare systems, client needs, and cultural norms.
  • Experience managing relationships across multiple time zones and geographies.
  • Proven track record of leading high-performing teams in client-facing environments.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to navigate complex relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute regional growth strategies for Connect, Insights, and Accelerate programs.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Relationship Managers and technical success managers.
  • Enhance client engagement, satisfaction, and retention through strategic initiatives.
  • Manage a portfolio of high-value clients and ensure alignment with Mayo Clinic's strategic priorities.
  • Set performance goals for the Regional Growth team and ensure measurable impact for partners.
  • Drive new initiatives to strengthen client relationships and expand service offerings.
  • Monitor and analyze client KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options available.
  • Flexible dental coverage through Delta Dental or reimbursement account.
  • Affordable vision plan with a national provider network.
  • Pre-tax savings options with HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Director of Strategic Relationships leads the cultivation, expansion, and retention of Mayo Clinic Platform's strategic partnerships. This leader drives growth through trusted relationships, rigorous execution, and tailored client engagement strategies. They lead a high-performing team responsible for account growth through managing ongoing client relationships, coordinating cross-functional execution, and ensuring strategic alignment over time, while aligning client goals with Mayo Clinic's mission and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute the regional growth strategy for Connect, Insights and Accelerate programs in the assigned region.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Relationship Managers and technical success managers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance client engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
  • Oversee the management of a portfolio of high-value clients, ensuring consistent delivery of value and alignment with client goals and the identification of opportunities with existing client accounts, ensuring alignment with Mayo Clinic's strategic priorities.
  • Set clear performance goals and accountability metrics for the Regional Growth team, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable impact for the partner.
  • Drive the development of new initiatives and programs to strengthen client relationships and expand service offerings.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the health of client relationships and identify areas for improvement.
  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex client issues, ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolution.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

Position Details
  • Represent Mayo Clinic Platform at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to build and
  • maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic insights and feedback to drive R&D priorities based on client interactions and market trends.


Qualifications

  • Master's degree required, Business, healthcare admin, or related field.
  • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in strategic account management, relationship management, client success, or alliance management roles, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, or other consultative industries.
  • Deep understanding of international healthcare systems, client needs, and cultural norms in global markets.
  • Experience managing relationships across multiple time zones and geographies.
  • Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams in a client-facing environment.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence and cultural fluency.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive client satisfaction and growth through long-term relationship building.
  • Experience working with senior executives and navigating large, matrixed organizations.
  • Ability to travel internationally as needed.


Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.


About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota, focused on integrated clinical practice, education, and research. It employs more than 4,500 physicians and scientists and 58,400 administrative and allied health staff. The practice specializes in treating difficult cases through tertiary care and destination medicine. It is home to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, which includes a medical school and research programs. Mayo Clinic has a large presence in three U.S. metropolitan areas: Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. It also has several affiliated hospitals and clinics elsewhere in the United States and around the world.
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