Role Summary
Virohan is looking for a Senior Manager - Corporate Relations to lead, and scale the employer partnership function that powers internships, on-the-job training (OJT), and placements for Virohan candidates across the country. This role owns the end-to-end employer ecosystem for the healthcare and alied sectors — from signing strategic, brand-name partnerships to ensuring every internship delivers measurable learning outcomes and every placement reflects we l on the Virohan brand. The individual wi l manage the Employer Relations team, implement and evolve the partnership strategy, and be personaly accountable for landing marquee employer brands in every healthcare-adjacent category Virohan serves.
Key Responsibilitie
Strategic Partnerships
- Build long-term partnerships with hospitals, diagnostics, medtech, pharma, and healthcare organisations.
- Lead negotiations and close strategic and marquee employer partnerships.
- Build exclusive and preferred-partner agreements.
- Manage key employer accounts and senior stakeholder relationships.
- Represent Virohan at industry forums and healthcare conferences.
Internship, OJT & Placements
- Lead internship, OJT, and placement operations across campuses.
- Manage employer requirements and candidate matching.
- Ensure structured roles, documentation, compliance, and smooth execution.
- Improve placement processes and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder & Performance Management
- Manage employer and candidate escalations.
- Collaborate with Academic, Content, Operations, and Sales teams.
- Track partnerships, placements, employer retention, and satisfaction.
- Own MIS, dashboards, KPIs, and leadership reporting.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Employer Relations team.
- Set team goals and performance expectations.
- Build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7-12 years of relevant experience in Corporate Relations, Employer Partnerships, Business Development, Campus Placements.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience managing teams.
- Experience managing partnerships across multiple locations or campuses.
- Strong experience in the healthcare sector is preferred.
- Proven experience closing strategic employer partnerships.
- Experience in internships, OJT, or placement programs is preferred.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
