Industry Partnerships Lead, Physical Sciences

Clay Today; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Program Associate for the BEP to strengthen industry engagement and foster collaborative R&D in physical sciences, engineering, and advanced manufacturing. You will connect companies with UB’s research expertise and manage proposals, agreements, and contracts.

You will support the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub and CMI programs, coordinate with BEP teams, and represent UB at regional events and industry meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in business development, project management, entrepreneurship, innovation, or economic development in industry, academia, or government.
• Ability to manage projects, contracts, and company relationships.
• Willingness to attend events, visit local companies, customers, and faculty.
• Ability to achieve unit and program goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication capabilities, including strong presentation and written skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly in Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated, with the maturity to engage with faculty and represent UB to external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contact for companies in physical sciences, engineering, and advanced manufacturing industries, with a strong focus on the semiconductor industry.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective partners through outreach, events, referrals, and collaboration with BEP colleagues.
• Represent UB and BEP at conferences, trade shows, workshops, and company visits to promote university-industry collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Program Associate for the BEP to strengthen industry engagement and foster collaborative R&D in physical sciences, engineering, and advanced manufacturing. You will connect companies with UB’s research expertise and manage proposals, agreements, and contracts.

You will support the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub and CMI programs, coordinate with BEP teams, and represent UB at regional events and industry meetings.