Materials & Physics Partnerships Lead (Optics, Quantum)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 116,600 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Baltimore seeks a Corporate Partnerships Specialist focused on Materials & Physics to enhance its corporate-sponsored research portfolio. The successful candidate will engage with faculty and industry leaders to foster research collaborations and drive commercialization initiatives. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, market intelligence insight, and a PhD/MD in a related field. Comprehensive technical skills in business development are essential to succeed in identifying and shaping partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in corporate development or related roles.
• U.S. Citizenship or legal permanent residency required due to Federal Export Controls.
• Service-minded with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand corporate sponsored research portfolio in Materials & Physics.
• Build relationships with faculty, researchers, and industry leaders.
• Monitor industry trends in Materials & Physics and identify partnership opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Commercialization Expertise

Market and Opportunity Analysis

Project Management

Partner Relationship Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Proposal Development and Writing

Data Management and Analysis

Education

PhD or MD in related field

Advanced Degree in Materials & Physics

Job description

A prestigious academic institution in Baltimore seeks a Corporate Partnerships Specialist focused on Materials & Physics to enhance its corporate-sponsored research portfolio. The successful candidate will engage with faculty and industry leaders to foster research collaborations and drive commercialization initiatives. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, market intelligence insight, and a PhD/MD in a related field. Comprehensive technical skills in business development are essential to succeed in identifying and shaping partnership opportunities.