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Sr. Leader, Strategic Partnerships - Corporate Development
AWM-5452-Sr. Leader, Strategic Partnerships - Corporate Development
2/10/2026
2/15/2026
Negotiable
Permanent

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www.apple.com
Cupertino, CA, 95015, USA
Cupertino
California
United States
95015

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Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200646043-0836

Summary

Apple’s Corporate Development team is seeking a visionary business development leader to drive high-impact strategic partnerships and accelerate innovation. This role will manage select, high-profile external relationships while partnering closely with cross-functional teams across Apple, including engineering, product, and operations. The successful candidate will influence Apple’s long-term strategy by driving transformative partnerships and collaborations, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

We thrive on bold thinking, embrace complexity, and value individuals who bring passion, rigor, and creativity to solving the most challenging strategic problems. This is a rare opportunity to influence Apple’s corporate trajectory and work alongside world-class talent on transformative initiatives.

Description

The Strategic Partnerships function within Corporate Development focuses on identifying, structuring, and managing high-impact relationships that advance Apple’s strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, or technical partnership management with a proven track record of driving results.

  • Strong project management and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Exceptional ability to communicate technical and business concepts to senior executives and cross-functional teams.

  • Demonstrated success managing complex external relationships and coordinating across multiple internal stakeholders.

  • Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, from strategic analysis to execution, in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.

  • Track record of successfully negotiating complex commercial agreements, licenses, or strategic partnerships.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS, PhD) preferred.

  • Technical or engineering background with the ability to understand and influence product and technical discussions.

  • Deep curiosity for emerging technologies and consumer trends, with a passion for innovation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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