Drive high-impact initiatives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and real-world societal benefit.

This role focuses on enhancing foundational models and public data infrastructure for global users, with a special emphasis on scaling Indic language capabilities and AI accessibility programs. You will be instrumental in establishing factual public data infrastructure, ensuring our advanced AI models are capable and localized for the APAC region.

Collaborate with DeepMind, Google Research, and Tech and Society teams to advance research strategies across complex organizations. Engage with diverse partners, including academic institutions, government ministries, and NGOs, to foster AI accessibility and societal impact.

The Global Partnerships organization explores new opportunities to leverage Google's strengths for partner success. This team supports Google's product teams by forging essential partnerships that enhance user experiences across various Google services.

Spearhead language data initiatives and partnerships for Google Research, aiming to improve multilingual capabilities for approximately 1.5 billion users.

Lead critical programs such as Vaani phase 3 for Indic data generation and manage agreement extensions for data acquisition with DeepMind. Support strategic Go-To-Market partnerships for initiatives like the 1800-Gemini rollout.

Drive the expansion of Data Commons in APAC, particularly in India, working with government and institutional partners to develop state-level implementations and influence data format standards. Explore the usage of the DC Model Context Protocol server with market players to ground external LLMs on factual Data Commons data.

Manage scaled partnership ecosystems and advance research strategies within complex organizations. Engage with academic institutes, government ministries, and NGOs to foster AI accessibility and societal impact, navigating ambiguity to drive novel partnerships in frontier language data collection and model benchmarking.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.

Possess at least 10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking within relevant industries like Consumer Electronics, Auto, OEMs, Telecom, E-Commerce/Retail, Apps, Ads, Gaming, or Technology.

Demonstrated experience working with C-level executives and collaborating cross-functionally across all management levels. Proven ability to manage agreements and strategic partnerships is essential.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree or other advanced degree. Extensive experience in business development, partnerships, or management consulting, with a focus on Frontier AI, Public Sector/Government data infrastructure, or Tech for Social Good, is highly valued.

Experience establishing and navigating partnerships with government ministries, academic institutions, NGOs, and sophisticated scientific or developer partners is beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, a strategic mindset, excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders are critical for building win-win relationships.