Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, Data for Gemini

Source and manage critical third-party data partnerships to support DeepMind's foundational AI models, focused on strategic priorities in coding and agentic domains in APAC.

Lead end-to-end negotiation of partnership agreements, handling commercial terms, data usage rights, legal and ethical compliance, and internal approvals.

Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential partners and collaborate closely with internal stakeholder teams to ensure smooth execution and continuous process improvement.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or operations strategy in the technology sector.

Experience managing partnerships and negotiating agreements with partners across the APAC region.

Experience working with C-level executives and across all management levels in cross-functional settings.

Proven capability to autonomously lead complex, end-to-end partnerships in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Strong experience in structuring agreements, assessing business/financial benefits, and influencing key stakeholders.

Strategic thinker able to translate research needs into actionable data acquisition strategies aligned with AI model capabilities.