Strategic Industry Partnerships Director

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an innovative Director of Industry Alliances to lead development and strategic management of relationships between the Sciences Division and industry partners. Reporting to the Dean of Science, the Director will build collaborations with companies, foundations, and other external organizations to advance research, education, and societal impact.

The role works across disciplines and Harvard units, requiring exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to science, engineering, business, policy, or communications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with corporate or external partners.
• Experience translating research priorities into partnership concepts for external audiences.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and strategic management of industry alliances for the Sciences Division.
• Build and steward relationships with companies, foundations, investors, and external partners.
• Develop and implement an industry engagement strategy aligned with academic priorities.
• Coordinate with Harvard offices on sponsored research, tech transfer, and corporate relations.
• Represent the Sciences Division at external events and in internal governance.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strategic mindset

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, public policy, communications, or related field

MBA or related advanced degree preferred

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an innovative Director of Industry Alliances to lead development and strategic management of relationships between the Sciences Division and industry partners. Reporting to the Dean of Science, the Director will build collaborations with companies, foundations, and other external organizations to advance research, education, and societal impact.

The role works across disciplines and Harvard units, requiring exceptional