This fully remote opportunity is for a Partnerships Manager at UL Research Institutes, where you will lead the implementation of research collaborations and agreements with scientific organizations. The role focuses on developing organizational partnerships to expand research impact, working closely with the Director of Communications and other stakeholders to create opportunities for new research, partnerships, and thought leadership that advance the Digital Safety Research Institute's mission.
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities aligned with DSRI’s mission, programs, technical capabilities, and AI and digital safety research priorities
Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective partners, including academic and nonprofit research organizations, government agencies, foundations, professional organizations, and industry collaborators
Develop and implement partnership strategies that expand DSRI’s research impact, technical collaboration, visibility, and funding opportunities
Collaborate with DSRI research and engineering leaders and with Legal, Grants and Contracts, Finance, Communications, and other enabling functions to align partnership goals, deliverables, and agreements with organizational priorities
Draft and coordinate technical and partnership materials, including concept notes, proposals, scopes of work, research collaboration summaries, briefings, reports, memoranda of understanding, and partnership agreements; translate complex AI and digital safety work into clear, audience-appropriate content
Track partner interactions, commitments, deliverables, risks, outcomes, and performance measures; provide clear updates and recommendations to DSRI leadership
Represent DSRI at relevant conferences, workshops, technical exchanges, and partnership meetings
Stay current on developments in AI and digital safety research, academic and government collaboration, philanthropy, and public-private partnerships
Lead or contribute to DSRI, cross-functional, and ULRI-wide initiatives
Requirements
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence, software, cybersecurity, data science, digital safety, or related research domains, and experience working with professional organizations, research organizations, government agencies, and/or academic institutions
Excellent technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing proposals, research summaries, reports, briefings, agreements, and presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences
Proven ability to establish trust, manage expectations, and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders across research, government, nonprofit, and industry sectors
Ability to develop and execute partnership strategies that support long-term organizational goals
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Skilled at cultivating trust and collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups
Exceptional written and oral communication abilities tailored to diverse audiences
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Experience working across departments and teams and valuing a collaborative, mission-driven culture
Resourceful and proactive in overcoming obstacles and navigating complex partnerships
Deep interest in and commitment to the organization’s mission and research impact
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, computer science, data science, cybersecurity, public policy, communications, business, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in research partnerships, external relations, technical communications, research development, business development, or a related role in a research, nonprofit, academic, government, technology, or mission-driven organization
Benefits
Bonus compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Generous 401(k) matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay
Additional 4% investment into your retirement savings fund after your first year of continuous employment
Flexible working arrangements may be discussed with your manager
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days
About the Company
UL Research Institutes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. It conducts rigorous independent research and analyzes safety data, convenes experts worldwide to address risks, and shares knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives. The organization fosters communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders, and employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being. For more than a century, UL Research Institutes has studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, and shared its findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. It identifies critical safety and sustainability issues, believing a safer world begins with knowledge. The Digital Safety Research Institute (DSRI) addresses unresolved safety risks and emerging dangers in the world’s digital ecosystem, aiming to help protect people from unwanted access to personal devices and from privacy, algorithm, and disinformation threats by working to create a new digital safety ecosystem. DSRI is committed to sharing digital safety insights, collaborating with key stakeholders, and offering extensive outreach and education to help support safer digital environments for people everywhere.
