Growth & Strategy Lead, Advanced Materials

Riverside Research Institute; Utah; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research is seeking a Manager of Growth and Strategic Initiatives—Advanced Materials to shape growth across advanced materials, materials characterization, and emerging technologies. This role links technical experts with government customers to identify mission-driven opportunities and guide investments.

The candidate will work with Principal Investigators, BD, and executives to craft capability narratives, engage customers, and drive differentiated solutions aligned with national

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with ability to translate complex tech into mission-focused opportunities.
• Established connections across defense, intelligence, research or national security communities.
• Credible technical leader who communicates with researchers and government decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted ambassador for Riverside Research’s capabilities and communicate mission value to customers.
• Leverage government and industry relationships to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand future mission needs and investments.
• Connect customer challenges with Riverside Research expertise to develop solutions.
• Collaborate with investigators and leaders to shape priorities and investments.
• Develop technical narratives, presentations, white papers, and marketing materials.
• Work with Business Development to mature opportunities from engagement to proposals.
• Provide market insights to leadership to guide portfolio strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Communication

Travel willingness

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Riverside Research is seeking a Manager of Growth and Strategic Initiatives—Advanced Materials to shape growth across advanced materials, materials characterization, and emerging technologies. This role links technical experts with government customers to identify mission-driven opportunities and guide investments.

The candidate will work with Principal Investigators, BD, and executives to craft capability narratives, engage customers, and drive differentiated solutions aligned with national