Executive Director, Life Sciences Innovation Hub

Portal Innovations, LLC

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 225,000 - 250,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

Life and Disability Benefits

Flexible PTO Policy

401K Program

In Office Perk: Unlimited Coffee andSn

Job summary

Portal Innovations, LLC seeks an Executive Director to lead the New Jersey Innovation Hub (NJIH), Powered by Portal, at The HELIX in New Brunswick, NJ. You will direct site operations, member experience, programming, and ecosystem engagement to accelerate member success and Portal's mission across New Jersey's life sciences and deep tech ecosystem.

This is a full-time role with a Monday–Friday routine, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, science, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in program management, preferably in incubator/accelerator/startup and life sciences/deep tech.
Experience with business development and/or sales.
Excellent project management, communication, and networking skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the incubator, ensuring programs and spaces meet member needs.
Drive member experience from onboarding to ongoing engagement and KPI tracking.
Manage onsite team and budgets, including programs, events, and partnerships.
Collaborate with universities, venture partners, and ecosystem players to attract members and partnerships.
Report impact to key stakeholders on a regular cadence.