Partnership Manager

Battelle; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Partnerships Manager to enhance university engagement within their Contract Research organization. This role is pivotal in managing collaborations with NASA, academia, and industry, focusing on fostering partnerships that support research and development initiatives. The successful candidate will engage with a diverse range of academic institutions, from secondary schools to universities, promoting STEM efforts and career events. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, making a significant impact on the future of science and technology.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in scientific research and development with academia and industry.
• Demonstrated business development experience, preferably 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage university engagement and partnerships for research projects.
• Develop relationships with academia and industry for program execution.

Skills

Business Development

Scientific Research

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Budget Management

Event Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Partnerships Manager to manage university engagement throughout our Contract Research organization. This position is located in Mountain View, CA, but will consider remote locations.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Partnerships Manager position is a key member of the contract support leadership team, will report directly to the Site Manager. Responsible for managing our Partnering Ecosystem with NASA, industry, and academia to facilitate engagement in the accomplishment of research and development. Leads student research assistants in identifying literature and studies. Also serves as a conduit between NASA, industry, academia, and our Site Manager.

The selected candidate will engage academic institutions at all levels, from secondary school students to tenured professors, in the conduct of research and development objectives, whether internally funded or funded in support of Federal and commercial customer projects and tasks. This position will engage and support internal and external STEM efforts and university-related career events.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality university engagement in support of research projects, with a focus on engaging institutions, researchers, and students from underserved communities.
• Develops and maintains relationships with academia, government agencies, and national and international industry to plan, develop, and execute research, development, and deployment programs in cross cutting programs across industry, government, and academia.
• Will work closely with researchers and program management to identify areas that would benefit from external partnership with university and industry teams.
• Will establish a database of appropriate teams within the university community and work with Battelle and customer program managers to develop partnership opportunities.
• Will actively seek growth opportunities for the Battelle-sponsored consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities / Minority Supporting Institutions and other HBCU / MSIs.
• Support program managers in establishing and maintaining connections to teams in the commercial sector that bring unique capabilities to support projects and mission.
• Collaborate with human resources professionals, recruiters, program managers, and educational institutions to develop recruiting strategies from universities to fill immediate and forecasted program needs.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline with 5 years of experience with academia and industry in the conduct of scientific research and development; Master’s Degree with 3 years of applicable experience or PhD with 1 year of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated experience in business development – at least 3 years preferred.
• Understanding of and experience with working with academic institutions from a resourcing and pricing standpoint.
• Proven ability to work at the interfaces of scientific fields to promote intradisciplinary work.
• Experience in developing and assessing budgets for task orders.
• Demonstrated business acumen, including significant experience interacting with multiple organizational levels.
• Experience in planning conferences and workshops focused on specific scientific disciplines.
• Knowledge of NASA or a related Government Agency.
• Travel required to other NASA centers and sites, field test locations, and industry events.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in STEM discipline with 3 years of experience with academia and industry in the conduct of scientific research and development.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects.
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery.
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment.
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders.
• Give back to and improve our communities.

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.