Senior Tech Partnerships & Academic Innovation

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

Amazon's Academic Research Initiatives (ARI) team seeks a Senior Tech Business Development lead to shape investments in world-class researchers and academic startups. You will own discovery, partnerships, and impact measurement across Horizons, coordinating with science and engineering leaders to accelerate long-term innovation.

Responsibilities include identifying top institutions and researchers, structuring engagements, and translating complex research opportunities into actionable proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in technical business development or related fields.
• Experience influencing leadership decisions at organizational level.
• Experience translating ambiguous business needs into structured strategies.

Responsibilities

• Discover and map world-class academic partners and technologies.
• Develop and execute investment strategies for major academic partnerships.
• Measure impact of investments and report to guide future decisions.

Skills

Strategic business development

Technology strategy

Applied research

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon's Academic Research Initiatives (ARI) team seeks a Senior Tech Business Development lead to shape investments in world-class researchers and academic startups. You will own discovery, partnerships, and impact measurement across Horizons, coordinating with science and engineering leaders to accelerate long-term innovation.

Responsibilities include identifying top institutions and researchers, structuring engagements, and translating complex research opportunities into actionable proposals.