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The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. Mission Overview & Responsibilities : We are looking for a Research Lead with a passion for ensuring that reader-centric insights are at the heart of the product development process. You will lead a variety of end-to-end research projects that drive strategy for the New A.I. Products and Platforms (NAPP) Mission. You will work with a cross-functional digital product team, including Product, Design, Editorial, Engineering and Marketing. You will report to the Managing Director of News Products and Audience Insights at The New York Times. The mission of the New York Times Audience Insights team is to help The Times grow by understanding our audience. The Audience Insights team is centralized team of researchers working with teams across The New York Times. We utilize product, human-centered design, innovation, market and UX research, and we draw from principles in the social sciences (Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology and Behavioral Economics). This is a hybrid role based in our New York City office. Responsibilities: Lead a human-centered design approach for products teams, inspiring colleagues to build innovative product features grounded in user needs to drive NAPP and company goals. Use research-based insights and GenAI tools for rapid prototype iteration. Own evaluation for quality and editorial integrity: Create frameworks to assess the success of A.I. prototypes and products. Build innovative solutions using AI tools to supp

About the team OpenAI’s mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) which benefits all of humanity. This long-term undertaking brings the world’s best scientists, engineers, and business professionals into one lab together to accomplish this. In pursuit of this mission, our Go To Market (GTM) team is responsible for helping customers learn how to leverage and deploy our highly capable AI products across their business. The team is made of Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing, and Partnership professionals that work together to create valuable solutions that will help bring AI to as many users as possible. About the role As an Account Director focused on Healthcare, you will own executive-level relationships with leading healthcare organizations, including integrated delivery networks (IDNs), health systems, academic medical centers, health insurers, digital health companies, and healthcare technology providers. You’ll help these organizations safely and effectively deploy OpenAI’s technology to improve clinical and administrative workflows, enhance patient and provider experiences, automate operational processes, and accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption. This role blends enterprise sales expertise, technical depth, business acumen, and relationship-driven selling. You will collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, and healthcare-focused solution strategists to design secure, compliant, and high-impact AI deployments. This role is based in San Francisco. We use a hybrid work model of three days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you’ll: Manage a focused portfolio of large healthcare provider, payer, and healthcare technology accounts, developing long-term strategic account plans. Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles spanning clinical, operational, IT, digital transformation, and executive leadership teams. Partner with Solutions and Research Engineering to design pilots that demon

Opportunity Overview: We are looking for physicians who have expertise in Orthopedic Spine Surgery to deliver on Cohere’s musculoskeletal and orthopedic programs by determining the medical appropriateness of services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines. Reporting to the Managing Medical Director, MSK Spine and Ortho for Cohere Health, and part of the review team that includes non-clinical intake specialists and nurses, this is a critical role in a Series B company that is rapidly scaling to impact millions of patients. This is a fast-paced environment that favors people who are able to learn quickly, be hands-on, handle ambiguity, and communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and perspectives. What you’ll do: Provide timely medical reviews that meet Cohere’s stringent quality parameters Provide clinical determinations based on evidence-based criteria while utilizing clinical acumen Clearly and accurately document all communication and decision-making in Cohere workflow tools, ensuring a member and provider can easily reference and understand your decision Use correct templates for documenting decisions during case review Meet the appropriate turn-around times for clinical reviews Conduct timely peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions, including feedback on alternate treatment based on medical necessity criteria and evidence-based research Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, accountability, and service in your interactions with Cohere teammates and providers Support projects specific to building the team's clinical expertise and efficiency, as delegated Support the team on operational improvements and member/provider experience involving clinical review tasks, as delegated What you’ll need: Completed US-based residency program in Orthopedic or Neurosurgery Surgery and fellowship program in Spine Surgery Board cer

Weekly office requirement: 3 days per week Employment type: permanent Seniority level: mid-senior/director level Salary Range :$120,000 to $130,000k DOE. and commission plan At GWI we’re always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now we’re looking for an Account Director to play a key role in our Enterprise team in New York. If that’s you, and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading. It could be the start of something, well, extraordinary. Sounds great, what will I be doing? 🤔 As our Account Director, you’ll: own GWI’s relationship with some of the top network agencies in the world, such as WPP, Stagwell, and Havas. Our ideal candidate will excel at relationship-driven opportunities, have proven sales experience with market research tools and data, and come with their own network of well-earned industry contacts. A few things you’ll be responsible for: 👉 Own the entire revenue cycle with existing Tier 1 agency accounts – everything from renewal to upsell and expansion 👉 Identify new business opportunities within the account structure and execute well-planned, creative strategies to achieve both short-term and long-term commercial growth goals 👉 Enthusiastically present GWI product offerings with your own personal conviction and style 👉Collaborate well within a team-oriented environment - bring fresh thinking and new ideas to your team and senior leaders at GWI. It’s also fun; shaking things up is what working for GWI is all about. You’ll need to be flexible, comfortable with continuous change, and working in a high-tempo environment. What do I need to bring with me? 🧳 You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you’re willing to learn. Here’s what the team will be looking for in you: Technical 👉 Bring demonstrated experience selling

At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team. What You’ll Do: We are seeking an experienced programmer to join us as Associate Director, Statistical Programming. This is a critical role responsible for leading statistical programming activities on the assigned disease area(s). This role will support clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and other key initiatives. Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week) OR Remote (home-based, onsite at a hub 1 week every other month). Responsibilities: Lead statistical programming efforts for clinical studies, including the development and review of programming specifications to ensure clarity, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards Lead the execution of ad-hoc and post-hoc analyses to support emerging clinical questions, publications, and internal decision-making Oversee and coordinate activities with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), focusing on the implementation of CDISC standards, creation of SDTM, ADaM datasets, and TFLs, and ensuring high-quality deliverables Conduct independent validation and quality checks of statistical programming deliverables from CROs Collaborate closely with statisticians and cross-functional study teams to deliver results in a timely and accurate manner Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively to meet deadlines Required Quali

About the team OpenAI’s mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) which benefits all of humanity. This long-term undertaking brings the world’s best scientists, engineers, and business professionals into one lab together to accomplish this. In pursuit of this mission, our Go To Market (GTM) team is responsible for helping customers learn how to leverage and deploy our highly capable AI products across their business. The team is made of Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing, and Partnership professionals that work together to create valuable solutions that will help bring AI to as many users as possible. About the role This role is part of our ANZ Mid-Market team which will own both named account pursuits and executing programmatic sales via OpenAI partners. You’ll be a key driver of writing the playbook for Mid-Market in APAC as an AI Native Sales team. You’ll work with researchers, engineers, and solution strategists to help customers evolve their industry with AI. This role is based in Sydney. In this role, you'll: Manage a portfolio of accounts, developing and executing strategies for a comprehensive regional go to market plan Win lighthouse accounts through outbound sales outreach Partner with solutions and research engineering to build and execute complex customer programs and projects Own a consumption revenue target Manage consumption revenue forecasts Support the recruitment and onboarding of other teammates Support the development of company culture We're seeking someone with experience including: 7+ years of direct selling experience in Data and AI or Cloud Designing and executing complex go to market strategies Orchestrating programmatic sales motions with partners Experience operating in fast paced, high growth environments Working directly with c-level executives Leading high-visibility customer events (CAB, conferences, product launches, etc.) Hands on experience with AI tools You might thrive in this role if you: Are customer-cent

About the team OpenAI’s mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) which benefits all of humanity. This long-term undertaking brings the world’s best scientists, engineers, and business professionals into one lab together to accomplish this. In pursuit of this mission, our Go To Market (GTM) team is responsible for helping customers learn how to leverage and deploy our highly capable AI products across their organization. The team comprises Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing, and Partnership professionals who collaborate to create valuable solutions that will help bring AI to as many users as possible. About the role Our Federal Sales team has a unique mission to help government customers understand the transformative impact that highly capable AI models can bring to their agencies and missions. This role combines technical understanding, strategic vision, partnership management, and value-driven strategy tailored specifically to federal customers. You’ll drive key opportunities through the entire federal sales cycle, from pipeline generation to closure. You’ll collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, and solution strategists to help government customers advance their missions through AI. This role is based in Washington DC. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you'll: Manage a focused set of key federal accounts, developing and executing comprehensive federal account plans Lead federal customers through their AI adoption journey, from consideration to successful deployment Partner with solutions and research engineering to build and execute complex government customer programs and projects Own and manage a federal consumption revenue target Oversee consumption revenue forecasting and reporting Analyze key federal account metrics and provide insights to internal and external stakeholders Closely monitor the federal landscape (agencies, policies, compe

About the role We are hiring for a Director, Strategy and Growth Initiatives to help define and drive the long-term strategy and growth of the company. As our Director, you’ll identify where the business should go next, shape the long-term vision with senior leadership, and turn that into actionable initiatives that drive durable growth. You’ll work across Product, Marketing, Analytics, and other functions to solve the company’s most important and ambiguous problems, and ensure those strategies translate into real outcomes. In this role, you can expect to Identify and lead high-impact strategic initiatives that drive long-term growth and business durability Analyze market, competitor, and consumer trends to inform company strategy and priorities Partner closely with senior leaders to shape long-term vision and drive alignment across the organization Translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure initiatives are executed across cross-functional teams Develop deep analytical insights and research to support decision-making and prioritization Influence decisions and drive accountability across Product, Marketing, Analytics, and other functions Lead complex problem-solving efforts and guide project teams to deliver measurable business outcomes To thrive in this role, you have 10+ years of experience in strategy/management consulting, corporate strategy, or operating roles within financial services or fintech An MBA or equivalent experience Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizationsx Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial modeling and data-driven decision making Experience leading and managing project teams and driving initiatives end-to-end Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate insights into clear recommendations Deep experience in fintech/financial services and/or hands-on experience with data analysis, market research, or product analytics (preferred) #LI-BE1 #

About the team OpenAI’s mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) which benefits all of humanity. This long-term undertaking brings the world’s best scientists, engineers, and business professionals into one lab together to accomplish this. In pursuit of this mission, our Go To Market (GTM) team is responsible for helping customers learn how to leverage and deploy our highly capable AI products across their business. The team is made of Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing, and Partnership professionals that work together to create valuable solutions that will help bring AI to as many users as possible. About the role Our Sales team has a unique mission to help customers understand the deep impact that highly capable AI models can bring to their business and users. This role is a mixture of technical understanding, vision, partnership, and value-driven strategy. You’ll be a key driver of new business opportunities through the entire sales cycle, from pipeline generation to closure. You’ll work with researchers, engineers, and solution strategists to help customers evolve their industry with AI. This role is based in Tokyo. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you'll: Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities Lead our enterprise prospects’ journeys from consideration to successful deployment Partner with solutions and research engineering to build and execute complex customer programs and projects Own a consumption revenue target Analyze opportunity metrics to create reports and provide insights to internal stakeholders Closely monitor the industry landscape (people, competitors, partners, etc.) to contribute to product roadmap and other corporate strategies Collaborate with solutions, marketing, communications, business operations, people operations, finance, product management, and engineering Support the recruitment and onboarding of other te

About us Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute! It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. Job Summary We are seeking a Global Sourcing Director to lead supply and demand planning across Graphcore’s global operations. This role will sit at the intersection of Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to translate market demand into actionable supply chain strategies. You will drive forecasting, sourcing, inventory optimization, and operational scalability to support the rapid growth of next-generation AI infrastructure platforms. The Team The Supply Chain and Operations team is responsible for enabling Graphcore’s global product delivery and operational excellence. The team collaborates cross-functionally to manage sourcing, forecasting, inventory, and supplier engagement to ensure reliable execution across the business. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and execute end-to-end demand and supply plans across global product lines and inventory channels. Own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and align supply plans with financial and business objectives. Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams to support operational and product planning. Identify supply risks

Integration meets Innovation At Celigo, we believe integration should empower — not exhaust — innovation. As a modern Integration and Automation Platform (iPaaS), we’re on a mission to simplify how companies integrate, automate, and optimize processes. Powered by game-changing technology like runtime AI and prebuilt, mission-critical integrations, Celigo is redefining how businesses connect their world. Celigo is building the operating system for business automation — an integration platform that helps thousands of companies connect their applications, automate workflows, and unlock the power of AI-driven agents. We’re looking for a Senior Director of Product Management to own strategy and execution across some of the most consequential product lines in our portfolio: the core platform, our AI product suite, API management, and data ingestion. This is a role where your strategic fingerprints will be visible across the business — from revenue contribution and customer retention to how product management itself is practiced in an AI-first world. About the Team Celigo’s product organization is built on deep collaboration between Product Management, UX Design and Research, and Engineering — co-owning outcomes from problem definition through delivery. Our leadership team runs on a charter built around dynamic domain ownership, evidence-based strategy, and AI-augmented velocity, meaning we use AI not just in our products but to make our own teams faster and smarter. You’ll work alongside a Sr Director of UX, a Director of PM covering other parts of the portfolio, a Director of Product Operations, and Engineering leadership. The culture is direct, craft-oriented, and allergic to performative alignment. We debate hard behind closed doors and present a united front to our teams. The Opportunity You’ll lead a team of experienced product managers covering the core platform, AI (Ora, Agent Builder, MCP Server, Guardrails), API management (including an OEM partnership), a

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 + bonus. This role preferred a minimum of two days a week onsite at our Boston, MA office. About the Role The Research Interviewer role, within the New Product Development team, will primarily support qualitative data collection efforts, conducting 10-20 structured interviews with senior security executives per week. This is a research role, not a call-center role, and you will lead interviews following established protocols, and is a key contributor to IANS data collection efforts. Core Responsibilities Interview Coordination & Scheduling (~50% of time) Manage an assigned caseload of cybersecurity executives, lead outreach and recruitment, scheduling, and note-taking review (AI tools will supplement) Use IANS resources (such as account managers) to reach executives on caseload, ensuring outreach is proactive and timely Maintain a master tracker of interviews completed and flag coverage gaps to Director in advance of target deadlines Conducting Interviews & Data Review (~50% of time) Conduct 10-20 (30 or 60-minute structured interviews online via Zoom, Teams) per week Adhere to the established interview protocol, showing judgment for using probing Ask intelligent, probing follow-up questions when responses are vague, surface-level, or inconsistent Record all interviews (with consent) and capture real-time notes during the call to supplement the automated recording and transcription Edit and process verbatim quotes from interview recordings: remove filler words (e.g., “um,”), fix grammar, and ensure quotes are fully coherent and attributable — while preserving the interviewee’s authentic voice Proactively flag data quality issues for Director, and ensure all data is properly tagged for later review and integration into the data stream Requirements: Must-Haves: 5 years of relevant expe

About the role Sana Biotechnology is growing, and we are hiring new team members who believe in the potential of engineered cells as medicines, who want to challenge status quo, and who lead with the desire to translate novel ideas into clinical and commercial product. As the Senior Director, Late-Stage Cell Therapy Process Development, you will report to the Head of Process and Analytical Development and provide strategic, technical leadership for late stage process development of a PSC-derived islet product for Type 1 diabetes. You will build and manage a high performing process development team to develop commercial ready manufacturing processes. You will play a critical role in advancing our pipeline through pivotal process development, technology transfer, process characterization, and commercial readiness, ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing processes. Cool Stuff! This role will require onsite leadership in Cambridge, MA. What you’ll do Partner closely with Research to develop 3D stem cell seed train and differentiation processes, including integration of bioreactors and automated and closed technologies and drug product (DP) process-enabling studies including formulation, fill/finish, and cryopreservation. Lead late stage process development for PSC-derived products, ensuring scalability, robustness, quality and regulatory compliance. Lead process characterization and validation activities, leveraging design of experiments (DoE) and Quality by Design (QbD) approaches and support process performance qualification (PPQ). Establish and execute a comparability strategy for pivotal process changes. Enable technology transfer to CDMOs or internal manufacturing, providing technical input and ensuring successful implementation. Author and review CMC sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, BLA) and support regulatory Q&A and inspections. Collaborate and influence partners across multidisciplinary teams (e.g. Research, Analytical Dev

ClinChoice a global CRO is recruiting for a Business Development Director to join our internal commercial team in the U.S. As a Business Development Director, you will focus on driving full clinical operations service growth by securing new clients and expanding services in existing clients to drive revenue growth. You will be responsible for the full sales lifecycle – from prospecting, developing relationship, to closing all deals including complex, high value deals. Previous experience working with a global Contract Research Organization and selling full clinical operations services is required. Experience with developing clients with outsourcing exposure to China is a plus. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in the US. Candidates based on the West Coast are preferred, though applicants from other locations may also be considered based on their CRO experience. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities Sales strategy and execution : Identify, assess, and develop new global full clinical service strategic plans. Implement realistic and actionable plans to achieve or exceed annual revenue goals that align with the company’s growth objective. Prospecting: Actively identify and secure new business opportunities and/or grow/expand services with existing clients. Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships and provide regular face time with key decision makers within prospect and client organizations, including their Clinical Operations function, Outsourcing function, Procurement function, and C-Suite executives. Market Intelligence: Represent Company at key conferences, trade shows, and networking events to learn and monitor industry trends and competitor activities. CRM Management: Maintain all pipeline data promptly from prospecting to closing contracts in company CRM database. Education, Experience and Skills 10+ years of sales or business development experience, with at least 6 years in global full service CROs. Established a network o

About the team OpenAI’s mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) which benefits all of humanity. This long-term undertaking brings the world’s best scientists, engineers, and business professionals into one lab together to accomplish this. In pursuit of this mission, our Go To Market (GTM) team is responsible for helping customers learn how to leverage and deploy our highly capable AI products across their business. The team is made of Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing, and Partnership professionals that work together to create valuable solutions that will help bring AI to as many users as possible. About the role Our Sales team has a unique mission to help customers understand the deep impact that highly capable AI models can bring to their business and users. This role is a mixture of technical understanding, vision, partnership, and value-driven strategy. You’ll be a key driver of opportunities through the entire sales cycle, from pipeline generation to closure. You’ll work with researchers, engineers, and solution strategists to help customers evolve their industry with AI. This role is based in Singapore. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you'll: Manage a small number of key accounts, developing and executing strategies for a comprehensive account plan Lead our enterprise prospects’ journeys from consideration to successful deployment Partner with solutions and research engineering to build and execute complex customer programs and projects Own a consumption revenue target Manage consumption revenue forecasts Analyze key account metrics to create reports and provide insights to internal and external stakeholders Closely monitor the industry landscape (people, competitors, partners, etc.) to contribute to product roadmap and other corporate strategies Collaborate with solutions, marketing, communications, business operations, people operations, fina