Strategic Partnerships Manager

Details

Open Date 05/01/2026

Requisition Number PRN44770B

Job Title Business Development Management

Working Title Strategic Partnerships Manager

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M5 - Associate Director, M4 - Senior Manager

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• 9-5 M-F

• Must work in office 3x per week minimum.

VP Area President

Department 00639 - VP for Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $120,000 - $150,000

Close Date 05/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Oversee the identification, evaluation, and pursuit of new national security-related partnerships and business opportunities that deliver long-term value and fuel the university’s research growth. Oversee the creation of strategic opportunities to grow supporters, markets, and relationships. Stay knowledgeable about the current national security funding market and effectively target opportunities for growth. Define target audiences to understand which solutions/features interest them. Define strategic initiatives and activities to reach university’s goals and create value for the organization and customers. Leverage analysis of national security markets and competitive intelligence to define growth strategies. The Strategic Partnerships Manager advances the University of Utah’s research mission by supporting national security–aligned innovation in biomedical, engineering, and dual use technology fields. The position develops and manages strategic research funding opportunity partnerships, strengthens translational and technology transition pathways, and supports operational systems that enable faculty to pursue complex, mission driven research initiatives. The Manager works closely with internal research support units and external partners to expand sponsored research activity and enhance the University’s role in the national security innovation ecosystem. This is not an out of state position.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant federal agencies, national laboratories, DoW internal labs, DHA , the Services, and mission‑aligned partners to expand sponsored research and collaborative opportunities.

• Identify and support research initiatives aligned with university strengths, including biomedical countermeasures, medical technology, digital health, defense modernization, advanced engineering, and energy/climate resilience.

• Strengthen dual use and technology transition pathways in coordination with the Technology Licensing Office ( TLO ), Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation ( SCMI ), corporate engagement teams, and entrepreneurship programs.

• Support operational systems that facilitate large scale, multi investigator, federally aligned research proposals and projects.

• Provide leadership for core research operations functions in collaboration with experienced administrative teams.

• Contribute to operationalizing the use of secure research environments by university investigators.

• Supervise and mentor staff, promoting a collaborative, service oriented, and mission focused work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Senior Manager: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 6 years of directly related work experience.

Associate Director: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in business, science/engineering, public administration, or a related field, or equivalency.

• Demonstrated experience in business development, federal partnerships, or national security innovation within biomedical, engineering, or technology sectors.

• Experience working with federal agencies such as NIH , BARDA , DoD, DARPA , DOE , or DHS , or with national laboratories or federally funded research programs.

• Ability to develop partnerships and secure mission aligned collaborations or funded opportunities.

• Strong communication and relationship building skills with academic, industry, and government stakeholders.

• Leadership experience managing teams or cross functional initiatives.

• Experience in a research intensive or innovation driven environment (university, national laboratory, corporate R&D, or similar).

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Standard office environment.

• Occasional travel to federal agencies, national laboratories, and partner sites may be required.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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