Industry Engagement Manager

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

General Summary:

Solicits partnerships and investments from industry (for-profit) in Lurie Children’s research and innovation programs through year-round management and liaison with industry. The IEM is responsible for maintaining and building current corporate partnerships to ensure ongoing revenue, scientific sponsorships. Responsible for daily partner engagement, preparing projections, developing account plans, updating forecasts and recording activity.

We are seeking a mid-level professional, with future potential to manage other full time direct reports.

This position will not handle philanthropic missions or vendor relationships: they will triage leads to the right groups at LCH. Up to 20% travel within the US may be required. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Articulate LCH mission and vision to diverse for-profit audiences through group presentations and individual conversations.
• Set measurable goals related to relationship management and corporate revenue forecasts that align with companies’ needs.
• Seek out new and innovative ways to develop resources within existing partnerships, including but not limited to scientific collaborations and sponsorships.
• Collect and record campaign data, evaluate results and proactively propose recommendations and improvements.
• Organize and execute special projects and host events that support the greater corporate engagement team and organizational goals.
• Maintain appropriate and consistent communication and interaction with new and existing corporate partners- providing an exceptional experience and relationship cultivation.
• Respond to partner questions and requests; resolve issues in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Education - BS in Science:
  • Preferable: Healthcare focus
  • Preferable: Advanced Degree such as an MBA
• Certification/Licensure/Registration: N/A
• Years of Relevant Experience: 5-7 years (preferably in for-profit or consulting to for-profit)
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Suite, including MS Teams
• Equipment: N/A
• Other Skills (all are preferable):
  • Healthcare industry background
  • Familiar with Intellectual Property basics
  • Soft Skills
  • Consultative selling and mindset. 

Education

Pay Range

$93,600.00-$154,440.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following  to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program