Research and Advisory Partnerships Lead
Quick answer
OpenAI is hiring a Research and Advisory Partnerships Lead based in San Francisco or New York City to build and manage relationships with external experts and researchers to inform product and policy decisions. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office per week and offers relocation assistance.
- Role
- Research and Advisory Partnerships Lead
- Organization
- OpenAI
- Location
- San Francisco or New York City
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Product Policy team is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing policies that govern the use of OpenAI’s services, including ChatGPT, GPTs, the GPT Store, Codex, and the OpenAI API. The role involves building and managing relationships with external experts, researchers, and civil society organizations to inform product and policy decisions.
What you'll do
- Develop, launch, and manage external advisory councils and other governance mechanisms
- Build and maintain relationships with external experts, researchers, and civil society organizations
- Identify when external consultation can improve internal decision-making
- Design and manage research partnerships with academic institutions
- Stay current on emerging academic research and translate findings into practical recommendations
- Work closely with colleagues across product, policy, safety, legal, research, communications, and other teams
What it takes
- Experience building and managing external partnerships, advisory bodies, stakeholder engagement programs, or research collaborations
- Strong understanding of the social, ethical, and policy questions associated with AI and emerging technologies
- Familiarity with social science research and engaging with researchers across disciplines
- Ability to translate complex external perspectives and research findings into clear, actionable guidance
- Experience building trust with external stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Relocation assistance, hybrid work model (3 days in the office per week)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job can be based in San Francisco or New York City.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in building and managing external partnerships, a strong understanding of AI and emerging technologies, and strong communication skills.
How do I apply?
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