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Partnership Manager

CleraBerlin, GermanyPosted 8d agoonsite
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About the Role

We are a seed-stage deeptech startup at the intersection of AI, robotics, chemistry, and materials science — building a platform that radically accelerates the discovery of advanced materials for the energy sector and beyond. Our autonomous lab and physics-informed AI platform compress decades-long R&D timelines into a fraction of the time.

We are hiring a Partnership Manager to own the post-signing commercial partner relationship end-to-end — turning signed agreements into delivered outcomes and building the long-term trust that fuels deeper collaboration. You will coordinate across AI, chemistry, automation, and lab teams to translate partner goals into clear scopes, milestones, and results.

This is a delivery-focused, cross-functional ownership role — not a sales role. You will be the trusted counterpart for a portfolio of strategic commercial partners and the internal advocate who keeps execution honest and on track.

Location: On-site in Berlin, Germany. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

  • Own commercial partner success end-to-end and be fully accountable for delivery.

  • Serve as the primary trusted counterpart for a portfolio of strategic commercial partners.

  • Clarify what success looks like for partners — beyond the contract language — and keep expectations aligned with reality.

  • Advocate for partners internally; represent the company externally with equal clarity and credibility.

  • Drive delivery through influence, not authority, coordinating across AI, chemistry, automation, and lab teams.

  • Translate partner goals into concrete scopes, milestones, and priorities.

  • Resolve ambiguity, manage tradeoffs, and maintain project momentum under pressure.

  • Communicate early and clearly when risks or changes arise to protect partner trust.

  • Identify opportunities to grow delivered value into expanded collaboration.

  • Partner with Business Development to shape and convert follow-on engagements.

What We're Looking For

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in partnerships, consulting, customer success, or account management within complex technical environments.

  • Proven track record of owning delivery across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.

  • Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills — you keep things moving without formal authority.

  • Technical literacy in deep tech, science, or engineering domains; comfortable navigating conversations with scientists and engineers.

  • Demonstrated calm under pressure with a high sense of ownership and accountability.

  • Clear, precise communicator who builds trust through honesty and follow-through.

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have

  • Fluency in additional languages beyond English.

  • Experience working in or alongside materials science, chemistry, energy, or advanced manufacturing industries.

  • Background in a cross-functional program coordination or technical consulting capacity at a fast-paced, science-driven company.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation details were not specified for this role. Salary and benefits will be discussed during the interview process and are competitive for a seed-stage deeptech company in Berlin.

Location

This is a fully on-site role based in Berlin, Germany. Candidates must be authorised to work in Germany; visa sponsorship is not available.

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Skills

  • Engineering

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