Director of Industry Alliances
Core
Lead strategic industry partnerships for Harvard's Sciences Division, bridging faculty research with corporate and investment partners to drive innovation and societal impact.
Role type
Director of Industry Alliances (Strategic Leadership)
Builds
Strategic research collaborations, educational initiatives, technology translation projects, and talent development programs.
Domain
Higher Education / Life Sciences & Biotechnology / Technology Commercialization
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic partnership development, relationship management, technology transfer, research compliance, cross-functional collaboration, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, industry trend analysis, program management, negotiation.
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience in higher education or life sciences, knowledge of venture capital ecosystems, multidisciplinary partnership structuring.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement industry engagement strategy; cultivate relationships with companies and industry leaders; manage portfolio of high-value partnerships; facilitate introductions between faculty and industry; represent the division at external events; coordinate with university offices on IP and compliance.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
