American Medical Association · 11 hours ago
VP Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$239K/yr - $323K/yr
15+ years expThe American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. This role involves leading AMA’s strategy to shape and influence the health care technology ecosystem by developing partnerships with health tech companies and stakeholders to advance physician-led innovation and improve patient care.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute AMA’s partnerships and ecosystem engagement strategy across health care technology, digital health, and AI driving physician-led innovation
Position the AMA as a trusted convener and thought leader with technology companies, start-ups, accelerators, investors, policymakers, and health systems
Position AMA as the central hub for physician input into health tech design, evaluation, and adoption
Build and maintain a robust ecosystem of partners, including physicians, ensuring diverse representation across specialties, practice settings, and technology domains
Create mechanisms for physicians to share insights, test innovations, and provide feedback to technology developers
Represent AMA in high-level industry forums, conferences, and consortiums to advance physician-centered perspectives in technology design and development
Build and manage strategic relationships with leading health tech organizations, including large technology companies, EHR vendors, digital health startups, AI developers, payers, and research institutions
Negotiate partnership agreements that drive value for physicians, patients, and the AMA
Foster collaborations that accelerate evidence-based adoption of digital health and AI, advance interoperability, and support physician well-being
Identify emerging trends, technologies, and business models shaping the health innovation landscape for the Center
Collaborate with across the AMA to ensure external partnerships align with AMA policy, AMA messaging, and strategic initiatives
Establish AMA as a leader in setting standards for responsible and ethical digital health innovation
Provide strategic counsel to Center leadership on the health tech landscape and partnership opportunities
Lead, mentor and provide management oversight for staff
Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment
Responsible for developing staff knowledge and skills to support career development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
15+ years of leadership experience in partnerships, business development, strategy, or ecosystem engagement, preferably within health care and health technology
10+ years' experience in people management required; able to attract and develop talent
Proven success building and managing strategic partnerships with health tech companies, investors, innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders
Deep knowledge of digital health, AI, interoperability, and emerging health technology trends, with an understanding of how they impact physicians and patients
Proven ability to influence complex ecosystems and serve as a trusted convener across diverse stakeholders (clinicians, policymakers, technologists, payers, investors) through exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with physician practice environments and health system operations, with an appreciation for the barriers and opportunities in digital health adoption
Track record of positioning organizations as thought leaders or trusted conveners within complex, fast-moving industries
Proven ability to translate insights into actionable strategies that advance mission-driven goals
Strong presence and credibility to represent AMA in national forums, conferences, and high-level convenings
Skilled at navigating alignment across internal teams, policy priorities, and external relationships
Some travel required
Preferred
master's degree or MD/DO strongly preferred
Published thought leadership or recognized contributions in health technology, innovation, or related fields preferred
Benefits
Participate in an incentive plan
Company
American Medical Association
American Medical Association promotes the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Whyte
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Khoury
Vice President, Strategic Insights
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