- Nigeria
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Business Management Medical Consulting
- Reference: 1836
Vacancy Details
Employer: Crayon Technologies (Pty) Ltd
How you'll role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Growth & Partnership to drive expansion in a fast moving digital healthcare landscape. This senior leadership position will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing growth strategies while building strategic partnerships that advance the company's mission and commercial objectives.
What you'll do
Growth Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement comprehensive growth strategies aligned with company objectives and market opportunities
- Identify new market segments, channels, and revenue streams within the healthcare ecosystem
- Lead market analysis and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decision-making
- Set and achieve ambitious growth targets across key performance metrics
- Drive customer acquisition, retention, and expansion initiatives
Partnership Development
- Partnership and revenue expansion
- Identify, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships and funding collaborations to expand reach and impact. (This includes engaging potential partners across healthcare providers, payers at large, governments, and investors)
- Own the full lifecycle- from pipeline development through to deal closure—ensuring effective proposal preparation and contracting
Business Development
- Define and execute business development strategies that align with the company mission and growth objectives
- Lead market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend monitoring to uncover new opportunities and inform corporate strategy
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of growth opportunities
- Collaborate with product and clinical teams to ensure market-product fit
- Represent the company at industry conferences, events, and networking forums
Team Leadership
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing growth and partnerships team
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and results orientation
- Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance management systems
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, operations, and clinical teams
Strategic Planning & Reporting
- Contribute to overall company strategy and long-term planning
- Provide regular reporting on growth metrics, partnership performance, and market insights to executive leadership and board
- Manage growth and partnership budgets effectively
- Identify and mitigate risks in partnership and growth initiatives
Required Skills
- Business Development: 10 years or more
- Partnership Building: 5 to 6 years
- Revenue Growth Generation: 5 to 6 years
Candidate Requirements
What you'll need
- 10+ years of progressive experience in business development, partnerships, or growth roles, with at least 5 years in healthcare
- Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and building successful strategic partnerships
- Deep understanding of healthcare ecosystem including providers, payers, regulators, and patients
- Experience with value-based care models, digital health, or healthcare technology solutions
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in complex B2B negotiations
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Executive presence and relationship-building skills
- Strong negotiation and deal-structuring capabilities
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
- Deep healthcare industry knowledge and network
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