Director of Innovation Partnerships

Há 2 dias

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil beBeeEntrepreneur Tempo inteiro US$95.000 - US$105.000
Job Description:

The Associate Director is a key position in the Howard community culture of entrepreneurship, responsible for strategy development and implementation to establish and accelerate innovation and infrastructure. The role will oversee the team of consultants who assist the Tech Transfer and Commercialization Unit with venture coaching, market analysis, and startup guidance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Designing and implementing programs that translate research, intellectual property, and creative works into viable startups and spinout companies.
  • Leading entrepreneurial pipelines, spinout support services, and venture-readiness programming.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with venture capitalists, angel investors, alumni entrepreneurs, and industry mentors to provide capital and guidance to emerging ventures.
  • Working closely with internal partners to align commercialization and venture goals across the university.
  • Advising faculty, students, and staff on business model development, startup formation, and investment strategies tailored to deep tech, life sciences, software, and creative sector ventures.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, technology, business administration, finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of management experience within a business enterprise and/or entrepreneurial incubator, including prior experience with technology commercialization.
  • Prior experience with venture capital, angel investment, and SBIR/STTR funding for small business financing, including an understanding of term sheets, cap tables, and investment/funding options for startup companies.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • An MBA or equivalent degree.
  • Grant administration and reporting with government agencies.
  • Experience in higher education administration, including work with faculty and graduate students to develop new ventures, license technology, and successfully commercialize research.

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