Boston Biotech Innovation & Partnerships Lead

Sartorius; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Work–life balance • generous vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Corporate Development Professional to identify, assess and connect external technologies and innovation opportunities that strengthen long-term portfolio growth. This field-based role on the East Coast involves significant travel and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, BU and EB teams.

You will map technology landscapes, engage startups and institutions, and drive sourcing pathways to accelerate capability build-up in priority areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business, Innovation Management or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in technology scouting, open innovation, technology partnerships, technology licensing, OEM management or related fields.
• Experience identifying, evaluating & prioritizing emerging technologies and external innovation opportunities.
• Knowledge of innovation ecosystems, strategic technology domains, technology commercialization processes & external technology sourcing models.
• Knowledge of technology landscape analysis & patent landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and identify Biotech Incubators and make recommendations to Corporate Development management.
• Negotiate and execute partnership agreements with Biotech Incubators.
• Collaborate with Sartorius groups to gather internal knowledge on Biotech Incubators.
• Identify emerging technologies and external innovation sources through market/ecosystem scouting.
• Assess external technologies and sourcing options to direct resources toward high-potential opportunities.
• Engage startups, academia, external networks to secure early access to critical technologies.
• Map strategic gaps against external landscapes to accelerate capability build-up in priority areas.

Skills

Technology scouting

Open innovation

Technology partnerships

Technology licensing

OEM management

Strategic evaluation

External networks

Portfolio opportunities

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/life sciences/biotech/business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Sartorius is seeking a Corporate Development Professional to identify, assess and connect external technologies and innovation opportunities that strengthen long-term portfolio growth. This field-based role on the East Coast involves significant travel and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, BU and EB teams.

You will map technology landscapes, engage startups and institutions, and drive sourcing pathways to accelerate capability build-up in priority areas.