• Support academic collaboration activities that enable the adoption of new and emerging technologies and the acquisition of biological samples for product development and clinical research • Coordinate collaboration efforts across internal teams and external academic partners, managing administrative workflows and deliverables to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and relationship expectations • Serve as a cross-functional partner for academic collaborative studies, providing visibility, structure, and momentum to advance prospective and active projects • Support development of collaborative research plans and monitor milestones and deliverables, surfacing risks and opportunities to enable timely decision-making and productive partnerships • Identify and evaluate new and emerging academic technologies, assessing potential impact to research and development and coordinating due diligence activities • Act as a connective tissue across business, clinical, research, medical, legal, commercial, and leadership stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on collaboration objectives • Apply operational expertise to support execution of collaborative studies in a highly matrixed environment, managing timelines, resources, risks, and interdependencies • Maintain a strong pulse on collaboration progress, facilitating the right discussions at the right time to sustain forward momentum and accountability • Develop clear, decision-ready materials—including dashboards, reports, and presentations—that synthesize collaboration status, insights, and next steps • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures