About the Role
We are seeking a bold, entrepreneurial commercial leader to drive the strategy, growth, and execution of our partnership ecosystem across both Butterfly Garden (our AI Marketplace) and Butterfly Embedded (Powered by Butterfly), our Ultrasound-on-Chip™ semiconductor platform. As Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, you will be responsible for sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing high-impact partnerships—including complex semiconductor, chip licensing, SDK, AI, and technology integration deals that fuel the growth of both platforms.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end partnership and business development motion across Butterfly Garden and Embedded, from market mapping and prospecting through deal close and expansion.
- Identify, prioritize, and pursue high-impact growth opportunities that drive platform adoption, revenue, and long-term strategic value.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of semiconductor, AI, SDK, platform, and enterprise partnerships, including renewals and expansion pathways.
- Develop clear value propositions, partnership narratives, and business cases tailored to executive, technical, and clinical stakeholders.
- Drive go-to-market strategies with partners to accelerate adoption and commercial success.
- Lead the structuring and negotiation of semiconductor, chip licensing, technology integration, and supply-chain–related partnerships central to the Ultrasound-on-Chip™ platform.
- Execute complex, multi-year agreements with OEMs, component manufacturers, and strategic technology partners.
- Develop pricing, commercialization models, and deal frameworks that reflect both technical complexity and long-term economic value.
- Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to translate technical requirements into executable commercial agreements.
- Define and execute an ecosystem strategy spanning semiconductor partners, AI developers, SDK collaborators, research institutions, and enterprise healthcare customers.
- Build a diversified partner portfolio that expands platform capabilities and strengthens competitive differentiation.
- Lead partnership governance, success planning, and long-term roadmap alignment.
- Drive revenue through high-value partnerships across semiconductor, AI, platform, and enterprise channels.
- Establish success metrics and commercial goals for partnerships, ensuring accountability and measurable impact.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to position partnered solutions as core growth drivers.
- Serve as the primary executive-level point of contact for key partners.
- Understand partner priorities, technical constraints, and commercial objectives to influence internal decision-making.
- Secure C-suite alignment internally and externally on partnership goals, commitments, and trade-offs.
- Act as the connective tissue between product, engineering, clinical, commercial, and marketing teams to ensure partnership success.
- Advocate for internal prioritization, resources, and sequencing required to meet partnership commitments.
- Ensure seamless transitions from early engagement through implementation, validation, compliance, and scaling.
- Maintain a structured, data-driven system for tracking partner stages, next steps, dependencies, and risks.
- Anticipate partner and operational needs; proactively surface issues and propose solutions.
- Manage multiple complex, high-touch partnerships simultaneously with clarity, rigor, and accountability.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or technology commercialization.
- Direct experience crafting, negotiating, and closing semiconductor, chip, or advanced hardware technology deals is required.
- Proven success leading high-value B2B partnerships with Fortune 500, OEM, or enterprise technology customers from prospect through implementation.
- Strong commercial and financial fluency with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear commercial outcomes.
- Ability to engage and influence executive, technical, and clinical stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly structured, analytical, and process-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives concurrently.
- Comfort operating in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
- Experience in AI-driven healthcare, medical devices, or regulated technology sectors.
- Familiarity with regulatory pathways (e.g., FDA) for medical devices or AI-enabled solutions.
- Experience in high-growth or early-stage companies.
- MBA or management consulting experience is a plus.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Butterfly Network will not provide immigration sponsorship of any kind for this position.
- Butterfly requires security adherence responsibilities from all employees.
Skills
- Semiconductor
- Chip licensing
- SDK
- AI
- Technology integration
- Ultrasound-on-Chip™
- Commercial strategy
- Business development
- Partnership negotiation
- Go-to-market strategy
- Deal structuring
- Financial fluency
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Relationship-building
- Analytical skills
- Process-oriented
- Project management
- AI-driven healthcare
- Medical devices
- Regulated technology
- Regulatory pathways (FDA)
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
- 25% travel required
Experience Level
- Senior Director
- 8-12+ years of experience
Education Level
- MBA or management consulting experience is a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $250,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (dental and vision)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- 401k plan and match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off + 10 Holiday Days
- Parental Leave
- Competitive salaried compensation
- Equity
About the Company
- Butterfly Network is leading a digital revolution in medical imaging, transforming the industry with proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology.
- The company is democratizing healthcare by shifting ultrasound from bulky, analog systems to connected, mobile, and software-enabled platforms.
- Butterfly combines advanced devices with intelligent software, AI, services, and education to drive adoption of affordable, accessible imaging.
- Their technology helps clinicians, clinics, and hospitals enhance care, cut costs, and expand imaging access.
- Butterfly Network has been recognized by Prix Galien USA, Fierce 50, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas.
- The company is a team of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators shaping the future of medical imaging.
Equal Opportunity
- Butterfly Network is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, traits associated with race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
