Director, Open Innovation [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Open Innovation based in United States.

This senior role sits at the intersection of strategy, external innovation, and business development, shaping how breakthrough partnerships accelerate scientific and technological advancement.
You will lead the identification, structuring, and execution of strategic collaborations that bring external innovation into the organization’s core priorities.
The position plays a critical role in translating high-potential opportunities into scalable, value-driving partnerships across science and technology domains.
You will operate at a senior level, engaging with internal executives and external partners to shape licensing, collaboration, and technology access agreements.
The role requires strong commercial judgment, negotiation expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in complex environments.
You will help align external innovation pipelines with enterprise strategy to accelerate impact and growth.
This is a highly visible role where strategic thinking and execution excellence directly shape innovation outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of strategic partnerships, including opportunity identification, internal alignment, structuring, negotiation, execution, and post-deal governance.
• Serve as the primary deal lead for collaboration, licensing, and technology access agreements, ensuring alignment with enterprise innovation and growth priorities.
• Evaluate external opportunities for strategic fit, technical relevance, and commercial value, translating them into actionable partnership strategies.
• Negotiate complex agreements including licensing terms, exclusivity structures, milestones, and financial frameworks with external stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional deal teams without direct authority, ensuring coordination across R&D, legal, commercial, and technical stakeholders.
• Oversee partnership performance post-execution, ensuring delivery against defined objectives and value creation targets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, open innovation, or related fields.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex partnerships, licensing agreements, or IP-based collaborations.
• Strong ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in matrixed, global environments without formal authority.
• Excellent commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to evaluate technical and business opportunities.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with R&D, product development, or technology teams is highly valued.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25–30%, including occasional international travel.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $150,000 – $200,000, plus eligibility for bonus and incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible employees.
• Paid time off and additional leave policies supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility based on role requirements.
• Opportunity to engage in high-impact, global innovation partnerships shaping scientific advancement.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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