Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in
cross-team collaboration, optimization of resource utilization, and
venture creation required
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage
effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including
researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry
partners
Must be a strategic thinker with proven ability to identify
opportunities and drive initiatives forward while maintaining
attention to operational details
Experience in managing portfolios, conducting market analysis,
and understanding commercialization pathways preferred
Knowledge of university technology transfer processes and
entrepreneurial ecosystems highly valued
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Portfolio Management & Strategic Analysis (35%)
- Oversee the strategic management of a portfolio of spinouts,
ensuring alignment with industry trends and investment
opportunities
- Conduct market analysis to identify commercialization pathways
and strategic industry positioning for spinouts
- Develop strategic recommendations for portfolio companies and
new venture opportunities
- Monitor spinout progress and ensure optimal positioning for
commercial success, including milestone progress management pre and
post license
- Support development of investable business plans and identify
funding opportunities for research-based ventures
2. Faculty Education & Researcher Engagement (20%)
- Cultivate relationships with Northeastern inventors to deeply
understand the technical and business potential of each
spinout
- Build a robust pipeline for faculty that will educate them on
commercialization, venture creation, and available internal and
external resources for supporting technology spinouts
- Provide coaching and mentoring to researchers on venture
formation and business development processes, including connecting
Northeastern inventors with subject matter experts, advisors, and
potential management team members to assist with venture creation
and development
3. Program Development & Ecosystem Integration
(15%)
- Design and implement initiatives and programs that provide
unique resources and support to Northeastern's academic
entrepreneurial community, while complementing existing support
structures
- Create best practices and standardized approaches for venture
development support
- Collaborate with Advancement on working toward a long-term,
sustainable fundraising strategy
4. Data Management & Reporting (15%)
- Ensure all key information is assembled and captured in the
central CRI database for reporting purposes
- Collect and distribute data measuring successes for marketing
and communications purposes across the entrepreneurial
ecosystem
- Build creative assets demonstrating impact and success for
engagement, reporting, and fundraising use
- Manage all spinout marketing materials, including but not
limited to creative assets and content for social media, the CRI
website, and the CRI spinouts newsletter
5. Talent Network Development & Stakeholder Engagement
(15%)
- Build and maintain a talent pipeline and network of subject
matter experts, advisors, and potential management team members for
spinout companies
- Engage with industry leaders and investors to facilitate
resources and funding opportunities for spinouts
- Facilitate collaborations at the organization level to build
long-term relationships and resources
- Represent the Center for Research Innovation at conferences,
networking events, and in discussions with potential
collaborators
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110S
Expected Hiring Range:
$76,335.00 - $107,823.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Associate-Director---Technology-Ventures_R139238
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