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The following positions are available:
- Public policy students looking for internships with SSTI, please contact humanresources@ssti.org.
- Government Grants Manager, Post Award (NEW!)
University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA
Posted: August 19 - Senior Venture Associate (NEW!)
Missouri Technology Corporation
Jefferson City, Missouri (hybrid-remote)
Posted: August 15 - Director of the Maine Research and Development Solutions Program (NEW!)
University of Maine Portland Gateway
Orono, ME
Posted: August 9 - Innovation Partners Director
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Posted: July 25 - Executive Director
Hawai’i Technology Development Corporation
Honolulu, HI
Posted: July 23 - Chief Program Officer
University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA
Posted: June 28 - Senior Managing Director
BioGenerator Ventures
St. Louis, MO
Posted: April 30
Government Grants Manager, Post Award—University City Science Center
Join the University City Science Center as a government grants manager and contribute to a dynamic organization at the forefront of life sciences innovation in Philadelphia. In this role, you'll be instrumental in managing a diverse portfolio of government grants, overseeing post-award operations, and supporting groundbreaking startups. This is an opportunity to work in an ecosystem that drives inclusive growth and transformative change in healthcare, biotechnology, and beyond. The goal of this work is to support the growth of the Science Center's government fundraising capacity and to ensure we are good stewards of public funds. Become part of a team that bridges the gap between science and society, making a real impact on the future. For more information and to apply, click here.
Senior Venture Associate—Missouri Technology Corporation
The Missouri Technology Corporation is currently seeking a senior venture associate with previous experience at a venture fund or in early-stage investing to join the IDEA Fund Investment Team. Preferred candidates should possess a solid understanding of risk capital, venture capital investing, early-stage startups, due diligence, and investment transactions. The position requires strong project management, analytical and strategic thinking skills, as well as the ability to efficiently manage and prioritize a variety of tasks. The senior venture associate excels at clear and effective communication, possesses a keen eye for detail, a proven track record of meeting deadlines, and the ability to handle complex and sensitive projects. For more information and to apply, click here.
Director of the Maine Research and Development Solutions Program—University of Maine Portland Gateway
The director of the Maine Research and Development Solutions (Maine-R&DS) Program administers a new and ambitious initiative aimed at harnessing the power of research and development to solve pressing problems across the state. Maine-R&DS is a University of Maine System program that is overseen by the University of Maine president and vice chancellor for research and innovation and coordinated through the Office of the University of Maine Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, to whose head the director reports. Funded by the Maine Economic Improvement Fund (MEIF), this program focuses on advancing solutions in advanced technologies for forestry and agriculture, aquaculture and marine sciences, biotechnology, composite materials and technologies, environmental technologies, information technologies, and precision manufacturing. The director will play a key role in shaping the program's direction, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth through strategic R&D initiatives. A typical hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information and to apply, click here.
Innovation Partners Director—University of Oregon
The Innovation Partners Director will drive the optimization of outcomes for research translation; expand the university’s capacity to generate use-inspired, market-driven innovations; and accelerate discovery at the intersection of academic research, innovation, and commercialization. The position focuses on developing, managing, and continuously improving the technology transfer process for all UO innovation assets. The director will primarily lead the day-to-day operations of the technology transfer office, including protection of intellectual property, negotiation and execution of a wide array of technology transfer agreements, and management of faculty and student outreach and training. Additionally, the director will serve as the case manager for a subset of the portfolio, complemented by direct reports that manage the portfolios for the physical sciences and social sciences. Notably, the UO portfolio consists of innovations protected by either patents or copyrights, with a sizable percentage of the portfolio being copyrighted works. This is a full-time position reporting to the Associate Vice President for Industry, Innovation & Translation. This position requires work located in Eugene, but hybrid options may be considered. For more information and to apply, please go here.
Executive Director—Hawai’i Technology Development Corporation
The Hawai’i Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is seeking to hire an executive director. HTDC is an agency of the State of Hawai`i that identifies, develops, and implements a broad array of technology industry programs and services designed to facilitate the growth and development of a commercial high technology industry in Hawai`i.
As the visionary, strategic, and operational leader of HTDC, the executive director is responsible for understanding and leveraging the rights, duties, and resources afforded to HTDC and is responsible and accountable to its nine-member board of directors for envisioning, planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, reviewing, redirecting, and reporting upon the work of the corporation. The executive director oversees a multi-million-dollar annual budget and a team of 10+ employees to execute the mission of HTDC. In doing so, the executive director is encouraged to be proactive in identifying, developing, and implementing innovative initiatives and programs to build a high technology industry in Hawaii that fits the Hawaii culture and community, working with companies at all stages, from startups to large institutions. For more information and to apply, please go here.
Chief Program Officer - University City Science Center
The University City Science Center is seeking candidates for the role of chief program officer. The Chief Program Officer (CPO) will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, operations, and evaluation of all programming at the Science Center. They will lead, manage, and coordinate the work of multiple program areas, each led by senior professionals, and be responsible for ensuring successful cross-coordination between program areas and with other departments.
The CPO will collaborate closely with the CEO and members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to set program strategy, evaluate program scalability, and ensure that Science Center programming is advancing the vision and mission of the Science Center while being at the forefront of innovation in Philadelphia and beyond. The CPO will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's mission, vision, and impact, ensuring that programs align with the organization's goals and objectives.
The CPO will have internal contacts with the entire staff and external contact with clients, partners and vendors. This position will have access to sensitive UCSC information and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism. This position is expected to represent the Science Center in a professional manner. The CPO will report directly to the CEO and will manage the leaders of Science Center programs. This position will participate in department activities as necessary. For more information and to apply, please go here.
Senior Managing Director - BioGenerator Ventures
BioGenerator Ventures, the investment and entrepreneur support division of BioSTL, is seeking a Senior Managing Director to play a crucial role in driving the growth and impact of St. Louis' thriving innovation ecosystem. The Senior Managing Director will be responsible for leading BioGenerator Ventures, which includes managing its portfolio of over 70 active companies.
In this pivotal role, the Senior Managing Director will lead BioGenerator Ventures’ ongoing work to create and grow promising new companies in St. Louis —providing investment and comprehensive startup support, including access to the BioGenerator Labs. BioGenerator Ventures' current portfolio is aligned with St. Louis' strengths, including therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, agtech, food/nutrition, and healthcare. In 2023, BioGenerator Ventures invested in 23 startup companies, and the portfolio has collectively raised over $2.7B in capital from local, national, and global investors.
As part of the BioSTL Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Managing Director will help guide the long-term vision and strategic direction of BioSTL, which has been a driving force in developing St. Louis' innovation ecosystem. The position will report to Donn Rubin, BioSTL Founding President and CEO and BioGenerator Ventures’ Chairman. For more details and to apply for the position, please go here.