Associate Director, External Partnerships
Precede, Boston, MA, United States
About the Opportunity
Precede Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated scientific leader to serve as Director, External Partnerships within the Translational Science organization. This role sits under the Chief Scientific Officer and is accountable for the development and execution of Precede’s academic translational research collaborations. Specifically, this individual will build and maintain a strong network of partnerships that deliver clinically relevant samples, translational datasets, and biological insights to support the advancement of our epigenomic platform, including driving biomarker discovery and assay development as well as continued scientific leadership in the space. Building and maintaining strong relationships with leading investigators and institutions is foundational to this role.
About Us Founded in 2021, Precede Biosciences is a diagnostic company pioneering a minimally invasive, comprehensive epigenomics platform. Our technology has the potential to profoundly impact the research and development of new medicines and getting the right therapy to the right patient at the right time. More information on our company and platform can be found on our company website and in our recent publication in Nature Medicine.
Our team cares deeply about creating a place where folks can do their best work from the start and have intentionally created an environment that is defined by purpose, teamwork, and excellence. This means nurturing team spirit, facing challenges together, collaboratively solving complex problems, while also ensuring a strong focus on individual initiative, accountability, and delivery.
Who You Are
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.
What You'll Do External Collaboration Strategy
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
Study Design and Collaboration Execution
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
Sample and Data Acquisition
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
Cross-Functional Leadership
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
Advisory Board and Scientific Engagement
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
External Scientific Representation
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
$180,000 - $210,000 a year
Final compensation will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Employees are also eligible for performance bonuses, equity participation and comprehensive health benefits.
We believe in building an inclusive and balanced team. We also know meeting every single-exact-criteria can get in the way of meeting stellar folks. Please don’t hesitate to apply!
Precede Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected.
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and external recruiters. No fees will be paid for such submissions.
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About Us Founded in 2021, Precede Biosciences is a diagnostic company pioneering a minimally invasive, comprehensive epigenomics platform. Our technology has the potential to profoundly impact the research and development of new medicines and getting the right therapy to the right patient at the right time. More information on our company and platform can be found on our company website and in our recent publication in Nature Medicine.
Our team cares deeply about creating a place where folks can do their best work from the start and have intentionally created an environment that is defined by purpose, teamwork, and excellence. This means nurturing team spirit, facing challenges together, collaboratively solving complex problems, while also ensuring a strong focus on individual initiative, accountability, and delivery.
Who You Are
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.
What You'll Do External Collaboration Strategy
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
Study Design and Collaboration Execution
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
Sample and Data Acquisition
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
Cross-Functional Leadership
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
Advisory Board and Scientific Engagement
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
External Scientific Representation
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
$180,000 - $210,000 a year
Final compensation will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Employees are also eligible for performance bonuses, equity participation and comprehensive health benefits.
We believe in building an inclusive and balanced team. We also know meeting every single-exact-criteria can get in the way of meeting stellar folks. Please don’t hesitate to apply!
Precede Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected.
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and external recruiters. No fees will be paid for such submissions.
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