Pj Kania

Background

About Pj Kania

Accomplished senior leader with deep experience bridging strategy, technology, and relationship-building to drive meaningful impact across academic medicine. As Senior Director of Services Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at the AAMC, I focus on cultivating high‑value collaborations, advancing revenue‑generating opportunities, and aligning partnership strategy with organizational priorities to support long‑term sustainability and innovation.Across more than a decade at the AAMC, I’ve guided the evolution of mission‑critical products and systems supporting medical school, residency, and fellowship selection — including AMCAS, ERAS, admissions services, and cross‑organizational technology initiatives. My background spans product strategy, technical operations, program leadership, and portfolio development, with a consistent focus on improving user experience, strengthening data‑driven decision-making, and leading teams through complex, high‑impact change.I am passionate about building strong partnerships — with industry collaborators, nonprofits, institutional members, and internal teams — to accelerate innovation and create solutions that deliver measurable value. Colleagues know me for my structured, solution‑oriented approach; ability to translate business and technical concepts; and commitment to fostering cultures of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement.My work centers on identifying opportunities, shaping strategy, and executing initiatives that enhance organizational performance and strengthen the academic medicine ecosystem. I’m energized by solving complex challenges, bringing the right people and resources together, and driving outcomes that help institutions, learners, and communities thrive.