Collaborations Partnerships Manager, Basecamp Research

• We welcome candidates with backgrounds in international relations, diplomacy, environmental policy, sustainable development, or related fields
• Equivalent experience in international project management, government relations, or science diplomacy will also be considered
• Proven ability to build trust and foster long-term professional relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong track record in cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and diplomacy
• Experience representing organizations in international partnerships, conferences & 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
• Knowledge of global biodiversity frameworks (e.g., Nagoya Protocol, Convention on Biological Diversity, Access and Benefit-Sharing frameworks)

Desirable

• We are seeking a Collaborations Partnerships Manager to join our Global Research Team
• This role is central to building and managing international collaborations, developing strategic diplomatic partnerships, and ensuring that our work in biodiversity is aligned with ethical, legal, and cultural frameworks worldwide
• Our mission is to create the world’s largest and fastest-growing database of protein sequences, underpinning AI-driven models to build a “digital twin” of Earth’s biodiversity
• This role ensures that global biodiversity partners, governments, NGOs, and institutions are engaged equitably and transparently, with knowledge sharing at the core of every collaboration
• Lead the development, establishment, and management of international biodiversity collaborations, ensuring robust legal frameworks, regulatory compliance, and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms
• Manage permit applications and regulatory processes, working with ministries, national authorities, and conservation agencies to secure long-term sampling and collaboration opportunities
• Track and report value-sharing, ensuring biodiversity partners have transparent access to insights and benefits derived from their contributions
• Coordinate with the Global Research Team as a whole, to ensure smooth transfer of information, compliance, and scientific outcomes across all partnerships
• Though this is a predominantly office based role, regular international travel (average 2 weeks every 2 months) will be required
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with governments, NGOs, research institutes, and private organizations worldwide
• Be involved with policy engagement efforts, ensuring our biodiversity collaborations align with international frameworks (e.g., Nagoya Protocol, Convention on Biological Diversity) and national priorities
• Represent Basecamp Research in international negotiations, policy forums, and global consortia on biodiversity, conservation, and data sharing
• Support capacity-building programs and knowledge exchange with biodiversity partners to ensure fair benefit-sharing and mutual value creation