Education & Partnerships -Business Development Executive/ Manager

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.
Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector.

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Education and Partnerships – Business Development Executive to work with the Director of Business and Examinations and New Business Development Manager for the creation, evaluation, and launch of innovative education products and programmes. This role leads the identification, commercial evaluation and launch of new medical education offerings, services and partnerships, helping grow RCPI’s portfolio in line with strategic and market opportunities. 
The successful candidate will work across internal teams, external partners, and RCPI’s Institutes and Faculties to build a strong pipeline of opportunities, develop robust business cases, and help bring high-quality new offerings to market. 

Role: Education & Partnerships -Business Development Executive/ Manager
Duration: 3-year fixed-term contract
Salary: €67,000 - €77,000 DOE + Benefits
Closing date: 10 June 2026 at 16:00
Interview Date: 17 June 2026

Opportunity Identification & Portfolio Growth

• Lead the development of new education courses delivered by RCPI and external partners, ensuring alignment with RCPI’s strategic priorities.
• Manage the design and rollout of a new joint international postgraduate medical training programme, working closely with academic and clinical partners.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights to identify unmet needs and emerging opportunities.
• Generate and evaluate new opportunities for portfolio growth in collaboration with RCPI’s Institutes, Faculties, and key stakeholders.
• New revenue opportunities in excess of €1m per year.

 
2. Commercial & Strategic Planning

• Identify and assess opportunities for new education, international training and examination programmes, that support RCPI’s strategic and commercial growth.
• Ensure all new offerings are commercially viable, scalable, and aligned with RCPI’s long‑term growth objectives.
• Prioritise business development opportunities based on strategic value, market demand, and resource requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, faculty leads, healthcare organisations, and international collaborators.
• Facilitate structured idea generation processes with Institutes and Faculties to maintain a strong pipeline of innovative product concepts.
• Communicate product strategies, progress, and insights to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

4. Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the New Business Development Manager, Digital Manager, Marketing, Education, Examinations and Operations teams to ensure seamless proposition development and launch.
• Coordinate cross functional project teams to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Support marketing and digital teams in developing go‑to‑market strategies, messaging, and promotional plans.

5. Quality Review & Continuous Improvement

• Review and assess the performance of existing education products and services, identifying opportunities for enhancement, repositioning, or retirement.
• Use customer feedback, learner analytics, and market insights to drive continuous improvement across the medical education and services portfolio.
• Ensure all products and services meet regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements.

  Skills & Experience

• Proven 3- 5 years + experience in business development, portfolio growth, partnerships, or innovation within education, healthcare, or a related sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience building business cases and evaluating financial viability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
• Ability to translate market insights into commercially viable growth opportunities and new offerings.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross functional teams.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Experience in medical education or professional training (desirable but not essential).

 Qualifications 

• A relevant primary degree is required; a postgraduate qualification and/or is desirable 
• Project management qualification is desirable 

Competencies: 

• Project Management     
• Business Development & Commercial Acumen    
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management   
• Leadership and Team Management

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the future of medical education in Ireland and internationally.
• A collaborative, mission driven environment with strong support from senior leadership driven environment with strong support from senior leadership.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to high impact strategic initiatives.