Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

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.

Why us?

Leave: We offer 21 days annual leave with an additional 3-4 college days as well as long service leave to all employees. We also provide support for staff with Maternity, Sick, Parents, and Parental leave.
Wellbeing: An Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life is available to all staff members as well as annual flu vaccine.
Flexible Hybrid working model: The RCPI offer a flexible 35-hour-a-week hybrid working model for all employees from their start date, giving staff the autonomy to work from home combined with time spent onsite.
Pension: A defined contribution pension scheme of 1.5% Employee contribution and RCPI contribution from commencement date with an increase after 18 months
Flexible Benefit: Pro-rata €1,500 annual flexible benefit upon completion of a successful probationary period.
Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary.
Learning & Development: We offer CPD options including study leave and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
Diversity and Inclusion: RCPI recognises the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We were recently awarded a Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity. We are an open and inclusive organisation that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We lead initiatives that support, promote and demonstrate a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity, as outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion policy.

Accommodations

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is an inclusive employer and in line with our policies you are invited to disclose any reasonable accommodations you require for applying, interviewing or working with RCPI. Please be assured this information will be treated as confidential and not used for the purpose of selection. If you have any queries, please contact Suzann Donnelly at suzanndonnelly@rcpi.ie.

About us

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.