Strategic Alliances Lead for Sponsored Programs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) seeks an Alliance Manager within the Office of Strategic Alliances, Transactions & Translation (OSATT) to drive faculty-centric development and execution of sponsored research and related agreements.

The Alliance Manager serves as the primary MIT contact for external sponsors, leading strategic and tactical activities to ensure ongoing success of current and future engagements, and to expand sponsor opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; seven years experience with industry or non-US government organizations or not-for-profit in US or internationally.
• Experience relating to faculty and managing relationships with senior executives in industry, government, or research sponsors; ability to present complex information in sales, service, or government contexts.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred; cross-cultural fluency and international relations experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact between MIT and external sponsors for sponsored programs.
• Facilitate formation, stand-up and execution of sponsored programs and related agreements.
• Advance sponsors' engagement into new opportunities and strategic collaborations.

Skills

Relationship mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic partnerships

Complex communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) seeks an Alliance Manager within the Office of Strategic Alliances, Transactions & Translation (OSATT) to drive faculty-centric development and execution of sponsored research and related agreements.

The Alliance Manager serves as the primary MIT contact for external sponsors, leading strategic and tactical activities to ensure ongoing success of current and future engagements, and to expand sponsor opportunities.