Partner Marketing Director - Analyst Relations

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead IonQ's global partner marketing strategy and analyst relations program, aligning joint initiatives to accelerate pipeline.
• Develop co-marketing campaigns, solution launches, and events with strategic partners across cloud, government, and enterprise ecosystems.
• Manage relationships with key industry analysts and drive participation in major evaluations to ensure strong market positioning.

Alignment and Collaboration:

• Partner with product marketing, communications, and sales to translate technical innovation into clear narratives for partners and analysts.
• Act as the connective tissue across departments to ensure consistent ecosystem messaging and support strategic account efforts.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure partner marketing impact and analyst sentiment, providing market intelligence.

Requirements and Experience:

• Requires 15+ years in enterprise B2B marketing with a focus on partner marketing, ecosystem development, or analyst relations in high-growth tech sectors.
• Must have proven experience building scalable partner programs, managing strategic alliances, and engaging with industry analysts.
• Ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller with exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving market.