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Research Partnerships Program Manager

IntePros
Seattle, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Overview

Contract role responsible for managing research publications, academic partnerships, and external standards relationships within a film and video organization. This position focuses on coordinating research initiatives with universities, managing publishing activities, conducting risk assessments related to research outputs and patents, and presenting findings and publications to executive leadership. The role also oversees training initiatives and large-scale events that support collaboration between industry experts and academic partners.

Key Requirements

  • 10 years of professional experience
  • PhD required
  • Experience managing research publications and academic programs
  • Proven experience negotiating contracts and building external partnerships
  • Experience working with university agreements and academic collaboration
  • Strong ability to present research insights and program updates to senior leadership

Top Skills

  • Research and publication management
  • Contract negotiation and relationship building
  • University partnership and contract experience

Team & Project Overview

This team manages relationships with external standards boards related to film and video initiatives. The group partners with universities and external organizations to review research programs, define project goals, and oversee publication efforts connected to industry research.

The team also conducts risk assessments related to publishing, patents, and research activities. Twice annually, the group organizes science summits that introduce new program requirements and provide training for scientists and research contributors.

The role operates in a highly independent environment with significant visibility and collaboration with academic partners and executive stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with external standards boards for film and video initiatives
  • Build partnerships with universities and coordinate academic research collaborations
  • Review research programs and develop project goals with academic partners
  • Oversee publishing activities related to research and film/video initiatives
  • Conduct risk assessments related to research publications and patents
  • Present research publications and program updates to executive leadership
  • Identify and coordinate intern support for research initiatives
  • Organize and execute large-scale events and summits at studio and headquarters locations
  • Lead training sessions and introduce new requirements during biannual science summits

Work Environment

  • Onsite role
  • Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate global meetings
  • Work is primarily independent with limited internal team interaction

Candidate RequirementsMust-Have Skills

  • Researching and publication experience
  • Contract negotiation and relationship-building experience
  • University contract and partnership experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Prior experience with the organization
  • Patent experience
  • Financial management experience

Leadership Competencies

  • Bias for Action
  • Invent and Simplify

Education / Certifications

  • PhD required

Performance Indicators

  • Ability to effectively present research publications and insights to vice president–level leadership

Ideal Candidate Background

Successful candidates typically come from academic or university environments and have experience managing research programs, publications, and partnerships with academic institutions. Candidates with only corporate experience and no university exposure are not considered a fit.

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