Manager, R&D Strategic Partnerships

• Demonstrated experience guiding cross-functional teams and leading complex programs in a matrixed organization, preferably in life sciences, healthcare, medical technology, or another regulated industry.
• Experience working directly with external partners and translating agreements, business objectives, and partner commitments into execution plans.
• Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet and strong program management capabilities, including integrated planning, dependency and critical path management, resource planning, risk management, change control, and executive reporting.
• Ability to develop program plans and governance structures from limited or ambiguous starting information.
• Strong facilitation, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to create accountability and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Ability to connect technical, operational, commercial, and contractual inputs and communicate effectively with working teams, external stakeholders, and senior leaders.
• Experience supporting strategic partnerships, strategic accounts, clinical implementation, early access, co-development, evidence generation, or product and workflow integration is preferred.

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience

All listed responsibilities and requirements are essential functions of the position; business conditions may require reasonable accommodations or additional related duties.

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The estimated base salary range for the Manager, R&D Strategic Partnerships role based in the United States of America is: $129,400 - $194,000. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

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