Precede Biosciences

Associate Director – External Partnerships

Precede Biosciences

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Identify, develop, and manage strategic academic collaborations aligned with Precede’s translational research priorities
  • Partner with the Chief Scientific Officer and his team to define collaboration strategies and prioritize partnerships across disease areas and scientific programs
  • Evaluate potential collaborators and institutions based on scientific expertise, clinical sample access, and translational relevance
  • Build and maintain a network of academic investigators and key opinion leaders in oncology and related fields
  • Co-develop translational research plans with external investigators and internal translational scientists
  • Translate scientific questions into executable study designs and collaboration frameworks
  • Lead the operational execution of collaborative studies, ensuring clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  • Maintain strong scientific engagement with collaborators to ensure productive and long-term partnerships
  • Develop and manage strategies for acquiring high-quality clinical samples and associated metadata through academic collaborators
  • Oversee end-to-end sample acquisition workflows, including study coordination, logistics, and tracking
  • Ensure samples and datasets meet quality standards required for computational and translational analysis
  • Enable the generation of datasets that support biomarker discovery, algorithm development, and assay validation
  • Work closely with Computational Biology to ensure incoming datasets are structured, analysable, and aligned with platform development needs
  • Coordinate with Laboratory Operations on sample intake, processing workflows, and quality control procedures
  • Partner with Legal to manage collaboration agreements, including MTAs, CDAs, SOWs, and data use agreements
  • Ensure clear internal communication of collaboration goals, status updates, and scientific outcomes
  • Support the development and execution of disease-focused scientific advisory boards
  • Identify and engage key opinion leaders who can provide insight into disease biology, clinical practice, and emerging scientific opportunities
  • Translate advisory insights into actionable internal scientific priorities
  • Represent Precede Biosciences in scientific meetings and academic forums
  • Strengthen relationships within academic and translational research networks
  • Support the communication of scientific findings generated through collaborative studies

Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related biomedical field, or an MBA with a scientific background
  • Experienced in managing academic or industry collaborations in translational research, diagnostics, or biotechnology
  • Strong understanding of translational oncology, biomarker discovery, and multi-omic data environments
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex scientific collaborations involving multiple stakeholders
  • Strong organizational and project leadership skills with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution
  • Ability to work effectively across scientific, operational, and legal teams in a fast-paced research environment
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners
  • Deeply networked in leading academic centers.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
translational researchbiomarker discoverymulti-omic data environmentsstudy designsample acquisition workflowscomputational analysisquality control proceduresdata use agreementscollaboration agreementsproject management
Soft Skills
organizational skillsproject leadershipcommunication skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinkingnetworkingstakeholder managementproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Ph.D.M.D.MBA