Director of Strategic Partnerships & External Growth

The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Hormel Institute in Austin, Minnesota, invites a Director of Business Development and Partnerships to lead external engagement and build collaborations with industry, academia, and public sector partners.

You will shape partnership models, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and guide initiatives from concept to implementation, while positioning Institute capabilities for sustainable revenue and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in external engagement and partnership development is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and project teams.
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an external partnership pipeline across industry, academia, and public sector partners.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with prospective and active partners as the primary contact for external engagement.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for external users, collaborators, and tenants aligned with Institute capabilities.

Job description

The Hormel Institute in Austin, Minnesota, invites a Director of Business Development and Partnerships to lead external engagement and build collaborations with industry, academia, and public sector partners.

You will shape partnership models, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and guide initiatives from concept to implementation, while positioning Institute capabilities for sustainable revenue and regional impact.