Venture Development Lead, Applied Life Sciences

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks an Associate Director of Venture Development for the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS). The role manages Venture Development operations, collaborations, and programs within IALS and the broader university ecosystem, engaging with mentors, alumni, investors, and industry partners.

Responsibilities include steering programs like Business Innovation Fellows, startup support, and outreach, while building awareness of pre-startups and startups,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years in startup, R&D, venture accelerator or similar environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee operating programs and resources for IALS Venture Development.
• Supervise teams on pre-startups, market assessments, and financial modeling.
• Connect and coordinate services for faculty and student founders; explain milestones and customer needs.

Skills

Venture development

Strategic partnerships

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

GSuite / Google Drive

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks an Associate Director of Venture Development for the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS). The role manages Venture Development operations, collaborations, and programs within IALS and the broader university ecosystem, engaging with mentors, alumni, investors, and industry partners.

Responsibilities include steering programs like Business Innovation Fellows, startup support, and outreach, while building awareness of pre-startups and startups,