Senior Director, Global Commercialization & Partnerships

New Lab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site perks at Brooklyn HQ

Job summary

Newlab seeks a Sr. Director, Commercialization to lead hands-on program delivery and partner management across flagship initiatives, starting with the Mining Studio and expanding into Energy & Industrials.

Based in Brooklyn, this role directs cross-functional teams and builds government and industry relationships to create commercialization pathways for global startups. You will collaborate with Brooklyn leadership to translate global interest into strategic growth opportunities, drive revenue,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading complex program delivery, client management, or innovation execution in energy, climate, industrials, or deep tech ecosystems.
• Management consulting background preferred; STEM background helpful or ability to go deep into complex tech.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs involving government entities, corporate sponsors, and startups.
• Experience managing cross-functional, distributed teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong financial literacy with experience managing project P&Ls, scoping, and resourcing.
• Outstanding communication, executive presence, and senior partner management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mining studio (~50% focus): oversee execution with global startups and Saudi partners, directing 5–10 cross-functional contributors.
• Expand energy & industrial programs: scope, launch, and direct programs for government partners to leverage global tech innovations.
• Drive commercialization outcomes: create clear pathways for startups to scale, secure pilots, and grow regional jobs.
• Drive program revenue growth: identify expansion opportunities, extend scopes, deepen engagement with partners.
• Maintain quality control: be the primary accountable leader for delivery, partner satisfaction, and deliverable standards across programs.

Skills

Program leadership

Executive communication

Multi-stakeholder management

P&L management

Proposal development

Education

STEM background / hard sciences

Job description

Newlab seeks a Sr. Director, Commercialization to lead hands-on program delivery and partner management across flagship initiatives, starting with the Mining Studio and expanding into Energy & Industrials.

Based in Brooklyn, this role directs cross-functional teams and builds government and industry relationships to create commercialization pathways for global startups. You will collaborate with Brooklyn leadership to translate global interest into strategic growth opportunities, drive revenue,