Senior Director of Texas Research Strategy & Partnerships

Research Position Type Full Time Location Houston, T, United States Job ID SENIO003203 *

Houston, Texas, United States The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a dynamic, mid to established career scientist to advance Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research strategy across Texas. This individual will serve as a scientific leader, convener, and connector—bringing together universities, research institutions, hospitals, and public and private partners to accelerate impactful research, including the effective implementation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) priorities in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association.

The ideal candidate combines scientific credibility with strategic thinking, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills. They will be highly collaborative, energetic, and comfortable engaging diverse interested parties across academic, clinical, nonprofit, and government settings. This role requires regular statewide travel to participate in meetings, convenings, and partnership-building activities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Implementation

• Collaborate with Alzheimer’s Association leadership and Texas interested parties to develop and implement strategies aligned with DPRIT and Association priorities.
• Identify and advance opportunities for collaboration with Texas institutions and the Alzheimer’s Association that accelerate dementia research, prevention, and care innovation across Texas.
• Translate scientific goals into actionable programs, partnerships, and initiatives.

Convening & Partnership Development

• Convene, facilitate and participate in health science related meetings, workshops, and cross-sector forums among universities, health systems, research centers, and community partners across the state of Texas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Texas health sciences community, including academic investigators, institutional leaders, biotech, clinicians, and polic