Growth & Strategic Initiatives Lead, Advanced Materials

Riverside Research

Riverside, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Riverside Research is seeking a Manager of Growth and Strategic Initiatives- Advanced Materials. This role connects researchers with government customers to shape growth and investment across advanced materials portfolios.

You will translate complex materials capabilities into mission-driven opportunities, work with leadership and BD to drive differentiated solutions, and travel up to 50% to engage with defense and intelligence partners.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance (US citizenship required).
15+ years of experience in tech strategy, business development, or leadership in advanced materials or related national security areas.
Proven success identifying and shaping defense/IC opportunities with major program wins.
Ability to translate complex materials tech into mission-focused government solutions.
Established relationships with defense, labs, and national security partners.
Travel up to 50% to engage customers and partners.

Responsibilities

Be Riverside Research’s ambassador, communicating portfolio value to customers.
Leverage government and national labs networks to identify new opportunities.
Engage with customers to understand future needs, gaps, and investment priorities.
Connect challenges to Riverside Research expertise for differentiated solutions.
Shape research priorities and capability roadmaps with investigators and leaders.
Develop compelling narratives, presentations, white papers, and marketing materials.
Collaborate with BD and capture teams from early engagement to proposals.
Provide insights to leadership to guide portfolio strategy and investments.