Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships Lead

🤝 We're Hiring | Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships Lead – Abu Dhabi, UAEYou know the right people. You build meaningful connections. And, most importantly, you turn relationships into real business opportunities.At Baliera, we're looking for a highly connected Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships Lead to join an ambitious international innovation project in Abu Dhabi.We're seeking a senior professional with a strong network across the UAE business and innovation ecosystem who can connect startups, corporates, investors and institutions to create tangible opportunities for collaboration and growth.🚀 Your missionBuild and activate strategic partnerships across Abu Dhabi, the UAE and international innovation ecosystems.Engage senior decision-makers in corporates, government entities, investment organisations and innovation hubs.Connect high-potential startups with potential customers, partners, investors and industry leaders.Facilitate corporate-startup collaborations, pilot opportunities and market access.Turn strategic relationships into measurable business outcomes.🎯 What we're looking forExtensive professional experience in the UAE, particularly Abu Dhabi.An established senior-level network across corporates, government or semi-government entities, investors and innovation organisations.Proven track record in strategic partnerships, ecosystem development, corporate innovation or open innovation.Ability to transform connections into concrete collaborations and commercial opportunities.Strong negotiation, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.Excellent English; Arabic is a strong advantage.📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE – strong local presence and active ecosystem engagement required.Why Baliera?You'll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship and business development, connecting local and international ecosystems and helping innovative companies access new markets and growth opportunities.If your network is your strength and creating impact is your motivation, we'd love to meet you.📩 Get in touch!#Hiring #AbuDhabiJobs #StrategicPartnerships #BusinessDevelopment #OpenInnovation #UAEInnovation #StartupEcosystem #Baliera