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Corporate Development, Strategy & Scouting Lead

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OpenAI

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United States , San Francisco

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Salary:

266000.00 - 370000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Strategy & Scouting Lead will be responsible for translating OpenAI’s strategy into the most compelling inorganic opportunities. You will have a constant pulse on AI trends, investment themes, and the startup landscape, and proactively surface the highest-impact companies and technologies. You will serve as a strategic thought partner, helping shape OpenAI’s direction through high-conviction, inorganic ideas that accelerate our efforts.

Job Responsibility:

  • Track and interpret key trends across AI, technology, and adjacent industries
  • Proactively source acquisition, strategic investment, and other opportunities
  • Partner closely with internal leaders to understand OpenAI’s priorities
  • Work on transactions, including opportunity framing, market and company diligence, financial analysis, and deal structuring
  • Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, GTM, Legal, Finance, and Executive Leadership to evaluate opportunities

Requirements:

  • 10-12+ years of experience across strategy/consulting, venture capital, investment banking, corporate development, and/or product
  • A genuine passion for AI and its impact on the world
  • Deep experience analyzing emerging technologies and markets
  • Strong strategic judgment and analytical rigor to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving situations
  • Demonstrated comfort in operating with high ownership, building new processes where none exist
  • Clear and persuasive communication
  • Excitement to help build and shape OpenAI’s corporate development function
What we offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • 13+ paid company holidays
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits
  • Relocation support
  • Charitable donation matching
  • Wellness stipends
  • Offers Equity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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