Director, Quantum & Microelectronics Partnerships

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Director of Industry Partnerships to drive strategic growth for IQMP, forge high-level partnerships, and negotiate major attraction deals. Reporting to the CEO, you will collaborate with government and private sector partners to shape a bold market engagement vision.

This 100% full-time role requires a track record in economic development, industry attraction, and public-private partnerships, with leadership experience across quantum and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading large-scale industry initiatives, supply chains, or public-private partnerships.
• Experience engaging with government agencies and private sector partners.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic market engagement and revenue growth for IQMP.
• Structure partnership agreements with quantum and microelectronics firms with public agencies.
• Lead negotiations with investors, firms, and government entities on high-value projects.
• Manage relationships with IQMP tenants and partners and align with IQMP leadership.
• Collaborate with IL EDC, DCEO, P33 and other partners to attract and promote IQMP as a top destination.
• Represent IQMP at local, national and global industry events and forums.

Skills

Industry partnerships

Negotiation

Executive engagement

Public policy

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, public policy, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Director of Industry Partnerships to drive strategic growth for IQMP, forge high-level partnerships, and negotiate major attraction deals. Reporting to the CEO, you will collaborate with government and private sector partners to shape a bold market engagement vision.

This 100% full-time role requires a track record in economic development, industry attraction, and public-private partnerships, with leadership experience across quantum and