Quotient is seeking a Director, Discovery Partnerships to lead the company’s discovery partnerships strategy critical to achieving objectives in the somatic genomics space
Job Summary
Quotient is seeking a Director, Discovery Partnerships to lead the company’s discovery partnerships strategy critical to achieving objectives in the somatic genomics space.
The role involves identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships to source human biological samples and associated information essential for research.
The position requires collaboration with scientists, legal, operations, and executive teams to align partnership strategy with research and business priorities.
Matching Summary
Quotient is seeking a Director, Discovery Partnerships to lead the company’s discovery partnerships strategy critical to achieving objectives in the somatic genomics space.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic partnership development
Alliance management and negotiation
Biological sample sourcing
Cross-functional collaboration
Contractual agreement knowledge
Stakeholder relationship management
Nice-to-have
Regulatory and compliance frameworks knowledge
Procurement process management
Experience sourcing biological samples
Open-minded and ego-free interactions
Active listening and curiosity
Company-first mindset
Risk-taking and challenging convention
Key Requirements
PhD in life science or equivalent experience
Experience in partnerships or business development
Track record of structuring and closing complex agreements
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in matrix environment
Working knowledge of Material Transfer and Research Collaboration Agreements