Senior Director, Technology Partnerships
Core
Lead PsiQuantum's technology partnerships strategy for the Chicago and broader regional ecosystem, serving as the primary bridge between technical teams and external partners including universities, national laboratories, and research consortia.
Role type
Senior Director, Technology Partnerships
Builds
Strategic partnerships and collaborative research programs aligned with PsiQuantum's roadmap
Domain
Quantum computing, Silicon photonics, Advanced technology development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic partnership development, Technical fluency in quantum computing/photonics, Stakeholder management, Proposal development, Talent pipeline development, Public speaking
Preferred skills
Existing relationships with Chicago/Midwest universities and national labs, Experience with multi-institutional research collaborations, Understanding of fault-tolerant quantum computing
Responsibilities
Develop and lead technology partnerships strategy for the regional ecosystem; Serve as principal technical point of contact and spokesperson for external stakeholders; Build and maintain strategic partnerships with universities and national laboratories; Evaluate prospective collaborations and establish internal sponsorship; Coordinate on federal funding opportunities and joint proposals; Act as a sounding board for regional colleges on technical skills needs; Coordinate with talent acquisition to leverage relationships for recruiting and internships
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategy & External Relations
