Manager, Venture Development
Core
Manage the commercialization of faculty-led computer science and physical science ventures, bridging research discoveries with venture capital and corporate partners.
Role type
Manager, Venture Development (Technology Transfer)
Builds
Early-stage science and deep tech startups, specifically in AI, data science, and physical sciences.
Domain
University technology transfer, venture capital, and deep tech commercialization.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Technology commercialization, venture creation, investor relations, business plan development, pitch deck refinement, startup ecosystem navigation, intellectual property basics, data analysis, trend monitoring.
Preferred skills
Early-stage startup founding or investing experience, AI/data science domain expertise, quantum technology or material science familiarity, complex technical/legal/business problem solving.
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with venture capital and corporate investment partners; support faculty in evaluating research innovations and developing commercialization strategies; coordinate networks of entrepreneurial talent and mentors; align efforts across licensing, business development, and technical marketing teams; track venture metrics and monitor emerging technology sector trends.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
