Senior Global Research Partnerships Manager
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Drive international biodiversity collaborations by scaling live partnerships with research institutes, governments, and NGOs to expand the Trillion Gene Atlas dataset. Lead multi-week field expeditions across remote locations, managing logistics, safety protocols, and team coordination while ensuring ethical sample collection and chain-of-custody compliance. Coordinate DNA biobanking in London and deliver training to global partners, bridging field operations with scientific delivery to support AI-driven protein sequence design. Maintain robust legal frameworks and benefit-sharing mechanisms with international collaborators.
Required Qualifications
- significant, demonstrable experience (senior/manager level) in international partnerships, science diplomacy, conservation, or government relations
- ideally within biodiversity, environmental science, or life sciences
- an established professional network in biodiversity, conservation, or related government/NGO circles that can be put to immediate use
- a track record of taking ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and driving them to completion with a high degree of autonomy
- Confident and comfortable operating with a high degree of independence
- Sound judgment for navigating ambiguous, cross-cultural, or politically sensitive situations without close supervision
- Experience representing organizations in international partnerships, conferences, and stakeholder events
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects with complex regulatory and political considerations
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple regions and partnerships simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing field sampling work in remote or challenging environments
- Experience in expedition logistics, including customs, packing lists, first aid, and lone working protocols
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate field teams, ensuring safety and efficiency
- Competent in recording, managing, and quality-controlling field data
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and adapt to unpredictable field conditions
Desired Qualifications
- General molecular biology or microbiology skills (DNA extraction, processing, sequencing, sample preparation)
- Understanding of the role of biodiversity in science, technology, and innovation
- Experience with biosecurity, lab administration (inventory, risk assessments, organization)
- Knowledge of global biodiversity frameworks (Nagoya Protocol, Convention on Biological Diversity, Access and Benefit-Sharing frameworks)
- Experience with permit applications, regulatory processes, and compliance documentation
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.