Collaborations Partnerships Manager At Basecamp Research we're looking for a Collaborations Partnerships Manager to join our team. Full-time · Head Office (Farringdon, London) About us We are unlocking the potential of our planet’s unexplored biodiversity to build sustainable solutions with our biotechnology partners whilst demonstrating the value of our world’s undiscovered biology. At Basecamp Research, we pride ourselves on being a diverse, exciting, fun, and flexible place to work. We are a team of biologists, data scientists & explorers united by a sense of adventure and the belief that nature has already designed the solutions to our planet’s greatest challenges - we just have to go out and discover them! If you feel passionate about the power of biology to show the inherent value of nature and to build a better world, we’d love to hear from you. About the job 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. Main responsibilities: Biodiversity Partnership Management 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. International Relations & Diplomacy 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. Key Skills and Experience: Preferred background 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. Diplomatic & interpersonal skills 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. Project management skills 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). Other desirable experience Understanding of the role of biodiversity in science, technology, and innovation. What we can offer: The opportunity to be a key member in an exciting, dynamic, and fast-moving field. A fun, flexible, and supportive work environment in the centre of London, and an emphasis on collaboration and personal development. A highly collaborative culture, we always work cross team and cross function, with engineers, data scientists, and biologists working directly together to tackle complex issues. Competitive compensation including equity Comprehensive medical cover with AXA Critical Illness and Group Income Protection Life Insurance Pension Scheme with Aviva Generous PTO Enhanced parental policy Bike2Work Scheme Apply for the job Do you want to join our team as our new Collaborations Partnerships Manager? Then we'd love to hear from you!