Director, Strategic Engagements

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Strategic Engagements to lead high-impact client interactions, focusing on procurement alignment, contracting strategy, and deal enablement. This role is critical to driving enterprise-level agreements and ensuring seamless execution of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and strategic contracts.

Essential Functions

• Client Procurement Engagement
  Build and maintain strong relationships with client procurement teams to align on sourcing strategies, timelines, and negotiation frameworks.
• Contracting Strategy & Execution
  Lead the development and execution of contracting strategies, including MSAs, amendments and complex Statements of Work. Ensure contracts reflect business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Deal Enablement
  Partner with client development, legal, finance, and delivery teams to accelerate deal cycles, remove friction, and ensure readiness for execution.
• Negotiation Leadership
  Serve as the lead negotiator for complex commercial agreements, balancing client needs with internal priorities and compliance requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Act as a strategic liaison between internal stakeholders (e.g., leadership team, legal, finance, operations) and external clients to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Governance & Compliance
  Ensure all engagements adhere to internal governance policies.
• Continuous Improvement
  Identify opportunities to streamline engagement processes, improve contract templates, and enhance client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic client engagement, procurement, or contract management within a tech or services environment.
• Proven track record negotiating MSAs and complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and enterprise sales cycles.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with the life sciences industry is beneficial, though not required.

About Us

Trinity Life Sciences is a trusted strategic commercialization partner, providing evidence-based solutions for the life sciences. With 25 years of experience, Trinity is committed to revolutionizing the commercial model by providing exceptional levels of service, powerful tools and data-driven insights. Trinity’s range of products and solutions includes industry-leading benchmarking solutions, powered by TGaS Advisors. To learn more about how Trinity is elevating life sciences and driving evidence to action, visit trinitylifesciences.com.

Trinity’s salary bands account for a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $160,000-$190,000 USD In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

Trinity’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Trinity Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Trinity is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to providing employees with a work environm