Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives Manager

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. GRAIL, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN). For more information, please visit www.grail.com.

GRAIL is seeking a Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives Manager. GRAIL's strategic initiatives team is tasked with 1) securing multi-year partnerships with key institutions across the US, driving the acceleration of evidence, to support multi-cancer early detection and 2) driving key strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for coordinating, executing, and reporting on initiatives with key partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for progressing key partnerships and coordinating various cross-functional activities related to the partnership objectives. This role will be accountable for building strong and valued relationships with partners and compliantly liaising with Clinical Development, R&D, Business Development, Medical Affairs, and Product Management Organization to initiate appropriate projects and activities related to the partnerships.

As part of our team, you will be required to successfully navigate complex programs, lead with influence, and create efficient but comprehensive communication channels both internally and externally.  Partnership projects will span all areas of research, implementation science, population health, and real-world evidence generation. 

This role requires an appreciation of the healthcare ecosystem, molecular diagnostics, and how to execute on research initiatives that support GRAIL’s mission to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. Without exception, this role requires a positive, team-based attitude that is ready to bring a new shift in healthcare that could impact patient outcomes globally.

This role is based in Menlo Park.
You Will:

• Act as a point of contact for ongoing initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with partners and to drive towards successful execution of partnership concepts 
• Coordinate scheduling partnership discussions, collating and disseminating agendas, and minutes, and tracking action items and progress
• Coordinate with internal GRAIL stakeholders on partnership concepts
• Provide assistance and coordination with contracting and statement of work drafting
• Provide assistance in running the cross-functional projects 
• Establish and maintain project timeline and manage to scope, budget, and timeline
• Provide regular reporting on project status to internal and external project team members
• Manage multiple activities across different partners with the support of the GRAIL relationship owner.
• Anticipate potential issues and proactive troubleshooting, escalation, and problem solving, as needed

Your Background Will Include:

• Minimum of a BA/BS in a scientific field is required, while an advanced degree is desirable in a subject area related to device, diagnostic, and/or drug development.
• Ideal candidate has 5+ years in healthcare, life sciences, or related field with 3 years in alliance management, project management or related function and shown leadership skills in life sciences or related industry. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to optimally lead cross functionally, interface with and influence clinical and leadership team stakeholders
• Strong written and oral communication skills comfort with presenting to senior leadership

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, GRAIL has made the decision to require all U.S. employees receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.