Corporate Partnerships Manager - Pharmaceuticals

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

Department: Engagement

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London/Hybrid

Compensation: £47,000 - £51,000 / year

Description

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
We’re looking for a driven and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Manager – Pharmaceuticals to lead and grow our work with the pharmaceutical sector. In this role, you’ll manage and develop high-value partnerships, secure significant income (c.£500k annually), and identify new opportunities that support groundbreaking research and services for people affected by blood cancer. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll shape compelling proposals, represent the organisation in pitches and negotiations, and ensure partners are engaged through excellent stewardship and impact reporting.
You’ll be a confident communicator with a strong track record in high-value fundraising, or equivalent transferable experience, and skilled at building relationships at all levels. Collaborative and proactive, you’ll work across teams to develop ambitious, mutually beneficial partnerships aligned with organisational priorities. 
Regular travel to our London office and donor meetings will be required, typically once or twice per month, or as the role demands.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. state this in your cover letter when applying. 
We are open to receiving applications from candidates wishing to work part-time, with a minimum of 28 hours per week. Please indicate in your cover letter if you wish to work part-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all pharma partnerships, being responsible for achieving annual income targets of c£500k
• Build/maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at our pharma partners.    Utilise senior members of Blood Cancer UK to the benefit of partnerships where appropriate, ensuring they are fully briefed and prepared.
• Develop robust and ambitious partnership plans and manage the delivery of those plans
• Collaborate across teams to shape and deliver high-value, mutually beneficial partnership proposals that align with organisational priorities.
• Represent Blood Cancer UK at meetings, pitches, and partnership negotiations.
• Ensure all income is coded and reported accurately to ensure compliance and support budget management.
• Keep accurate records of all interactions with supporters and prospects to ensure a correct overview of the donor pipeline and KPIs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of blood cancer research developments and the evolving needs of people affected by blood cancer, ensuring relevance in partnership work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge

• Understanding of personal data management under GDPR principles, particularly in relation to fundraising and partnerships.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, negotiating and influencing to achieve successful outcomes.
• Highly motivated and target-orientated, with the ability to thrive under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confident and engaging presentation abilities.
• Ability to plan and deliver projects within budget and on time.
• Proactive and flexible, with the ability to recognise and act on new opportunities.
• Collaborative working style, able to work effectively across teams

Experience

• Experience of high value fundraising (i.e. corporate partnerships, philanthropy or trusts)