Partnerships Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Manager at UL Research Institutes, based in our Marietta, Georgia office.

The Partnerships Manager will lead the implementation of research collaborations and agreements with scientific organizations and the development of organizational partnerships for research impact purposes. The Partnerships Manager will work closely with the Director of Partnerships and Outreach as well as external and internal stakeholders to create opportunities for new research, organizational partnerships and thought leadership to further advance CIRI's research and impact mission.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Chemical Insight teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put it into practice.

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI):

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies.

To learn more, visit: chemicalinsights.org/

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Partnerships Manager you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities aligned with the organization's mission, programs, and research priorities.

• Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective partners, including academic collaborators, government entities, and professional organizations.

• Support the development and implementation of partnership strategies to enhance research impact, visibility, and funding.

• Collaborate closely with research, communications, and development teams to align partnership goals with organizational priorities.

• Draft concept notes, proposals, MOUs, and partnership agreements; coordinate proposal development in collaboration with grants and program staff.

• Track partnership activities, deliverables, and performance metrics; provide regular updates to leadership.

• Represent the organization at relevant events, conferences, and partnership meetings.

• Stay current on trends in academic collaboration, and public-private partnerships in the research, professional development, and nonprofit sectors.

• Lead and or contribute to department or unit initiatives.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Strong understanding of research, science and human health and experience working with professional organizations, research organizations, and/or academic institutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing proposals, reports, and presentations.

• Proven ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders across sectors.

• Ability to develop and execute partnership strategies that support long-term organizational goals.

• 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; able to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience working across departments and teams; values 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.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in scientific, engineering, built environment, or public health discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in partnership development, external relations, or a related role in a nonprofit, research, or mission-driven organization.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization 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.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

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