Strategic Tech Partnerships Lead for Academic Research

Amazon Inc.

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 176,000 - 238,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC's Academic Research Initiatives (ARI) seeks a Principal for Science Investments to own the full lifecycle from discovery to measuring impact. You will scout global research, identify partners, and architect connections between external innovators and Amazon's technology teams.

You will develop and execute research investments for $1M+ partnerships, formalize collaborations with top researchers and startups, and translate business problems into actionable research

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Experience influencing leadership decisions at organizational level.
7+ years in technical business development, technology strategy, or applied research.
Experience translating ambiguous business needs into structured strategies.
Experience as founder/executive or practice leader.
Research portfolio management or technology scouting experience.
MBA or MS/PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

Discovery and identify world-class academic partners.
Develop and execute research investment strategies.
Formalize partnerships with researchers and startups.
Structure engagements to maximize business impact.
Translate business problems into research proposals.
Track and report on research outputs and value.

Skills

Strategy development

Leadership influence

Business development

Structured strategizing

Research portfolio mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS/PhD

Job description

You will develop and execute research investments for $1M+ partnerships, formalize collaborations with top researchers and startups, and translate business problems into actionable research

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