CLIMATE INNOVATION DIRECTOR (UK or USA West Coast)

Maroon Research Institute; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maroon Research Institute seeks a Climate Innovation Director to lead initiatives in Climate R&D focused on healthy aging and preventative health. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and involves managing partnerships while providing innovative solutions to climate-related health conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in Climate R&D innovation.
• 2 years in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Hardware.
• Evidence of Innovation-Investment Return Track Record.

Responsibilities

• Lead Climate Research & Innovation initiatives.
• Manage partnerships for climate-human health impact.
• Travel as necessary for research project management.

Skills

Climate R&D

Innovation Lifecycle

Collaboration with Philanthropic Funding

AI Applications

Education

Experience in Climate Health Innovations

Job description

CLIMATE INNOVATION DIRECTOR (UK or USA West Coast)

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Healthy Aging & Longevity | Preventative Health for chronic Population conditions | Climate Impact on Health | Investor-Operator Track Record &…

Less than 2% of multilateral Climate Finance is spent on Health despite EPIDEMIC lack of Climate-resilient Health systems globally! (Sources: US Environmental Protection Agency, CDC, United Nations)

Environment has been determined to be a GREATER predictor of mortality (than genetics) and of risk determinant for chronic health conditions (Source: WHO)

MAROON RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MRI) has experienced phenomenal growth in 2025, and we are excited to now expand our team for a ...

CLIMATE R&D INNOVATION DIRECTOR (full time or part-time) who will be responsible for leading Climate Research & Innovation at our exciting and dynamic global Research Institute in Climate areas that directly impact human HEALTHY AGING & LONGEVITY by advancing Preventative Health for the early detection and reduction of chronic Population Health conditions.

QUESTION 1 - Are YOU an experienced Climate “INVESTOR-OPERATOR” with at least 5 years developing and spearheading CLIMATE R&D through the innovation lifecycle to deliver on successful commercialised Climate R&D Innovation in one of below areas:

• Blue Economy/Ocean (e.g. Marine BioTech for Human Health)
• Built Environment (e.g. materials / tech / other areas where there are direct Climate-Health impacts)
• Other Climate areas of DIRECT Climate Impact on Human Health

QUESTION 2 – Can you share evidence of an “Innovation- Investment Return” TRACK RECORD in successfully partnering/collaborating with philanthropic funding sources (non-govt); and/or investment capital (corporate, institutional, family offices); in the form of tangible IMPACT KPIs and/or FINANCIAL KPIs?

QUESTION 3 – Do you have at least 2 years in ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ROBOTICS & HARDWARE for Climate innovation and applications?

QUESTION 4 - Are YOU currently located in the United Kingdom, USA West Coast time zone, OR able to work some Asia business hours on a regular basis (but preferably not based in Asia)?

NEXT STEPS

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APPLICATION DEADLINE

15 July 2025

MAROON RESEARCH INSTITUTE - STRATEGY

https://www.maroon-institute.com/

Maroon Research Institute ("MRI") is a U.S. headquartered non-profit corporation (with 501c3 status through administrator) advancing critical research, successful "innovation to commercialisation" lifecycle, and global strategic partnerships to advance R&D innovation supporting Healthy Aging & Longevity through its focus on preventative Health solutions for early detection and reduction of chronic Population Health conditions, and direct Climate Impact on Human Health. Climate focus is specifically in Blue Economy, Built Environment, Climate Impact on Health, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence to accelerate and amplify Climate impact.

MRI strategy in 2025 is the continued expansion of its network of MRI Innovation & Investment Hubs globally.

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

• Start Date: August / Sept 2025
• Time Allocation: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Location: United Kingdom, USA West Coast, OR able to work some Asia business hours
• Work Presence: Primarily virtual, however given large research component of position – it is helpful if the Director has some flexibility/ability to travel from time to time to manage and monitor physical research projects and partnerships

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

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