Senior Manager Global Partnerships (m/f/d)

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your role

Strategic Partnerships will play a pivotal role in advancing our Corporate Affairs agenda by cultivating and managing high-impact partnerships across sectors. This role will support the Head of Global Partnerships in executing a cross-functional Corporate Affairs strategy, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and programmatic collaboration that drives measurable outcomes.

This position is ideal for a relationship-driven leader with a proven track record in program management, strategic stakeholder engagement or public-private partnerships, who thrives in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.

This role could be home based in Germany.

What you'll be doing

Partnership Strategy & Execution

• Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with NGOs, industry coalitions, academic institutions, and government bodies that align with the company’s priorities

• Support the development of partnership frameworks, KPIs, and governance models

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between internal teams (e.g., Corporate Affairs, EHS, Legal, Procurement) and external partners to ensure alignment and execution of joint initiatives

• Represent the company in international forums, working groups, and industry alliances

Program Management

• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives that leverage partnerships to advance corporate goals (e.g., access to home therapies, chronic kidney disease awareness, health equity)

• Track and report on partnership performance, impact metrics, and ROI

Communications & Influence

• Collaborate with the Corporate Affairs and Communications teams to amplify partnership stories and progress.

• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and talking points for senior leadership.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in international management, marketing, business administration would be a plus

• 7+ years of experience in program management, marketing, key account management, or business administration

• Demonstrated success in building and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills

• Experience working in or with healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries

• Fluency in English and German is a must

• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a collaborative mindset

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and influencing without authority

• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive impact

Have we sparked your interest?

If you like the sound of the above role, can thrive in a fast-paced working environment and are excited about working in a learning and growth culture, then we’d love to talk to you. Apply direct on our Online System.

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