Silicon Foundry · 3 months ago
Director Healthcare & Life Sciences
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expSilicon Foundry, a Kearney company, is an innovation advisory firm that helps its Members navigate new technologies and market shifts. They are seeking a Director to lead their Healthcare & Life Sciences practice, focusing on shaping strategy, driving impact, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
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Responsibilities
Shape and grow Silicon Foundry’s Healthcare & Life Sciences practice, developing a clear point of view on where innovation is headed
Represent Silicon Foundry at industry events, contribute to publications, and elevate our brand in the healthcare innovation space
Identify and close new business opportunities with leading healthcare organizations, including pharma, medtech, and digital health companies
Serve as the primary interface for key Member relationships, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering high-impact outcomes
Identify and evaluate startups with transformative potential in therapeutics, diagnostics, clinical operations, and patient engagement
Conduct deep research into healthcare trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging technologies to inform Member strategy
Guide and support junior team members, fostering their growth and development
Contribute to internal initiatives that enhance our capabilities, tools, and external visibility
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences landscape, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medtech, diagnostics, and digital health
Well-connected across the healthcare and life sciences industry—including corporates, startups, investors, and academic institutions
Well-established network within the Boston venture capital ecosystem, including relationships with relevant VCs, incubators, and accelerators
Passionate about emerging technologies in areas such as drug discovery, precision medicine, clinical trials, clinical supply chain, commercialization and connected care
Strong understanding of the types of startups driving innovation in the sector, focused on solutions such as AI-driven drug discovery and development, clinical trial design and engagement, clinical logistics, diagnostics, patient support/companion and access solutions, algorithmic medicine/prescribing companion solutions, population health analytics, and digital therapeutics
Experience in business development and are excited to leverage your network to grow our Member base
Strategic thinker who can synthesize complex information into actionable insights
Empathetic, self-aware, and able to build strong relationships based on trust with both internal and external stakeholders
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are eager to wear multiple hats
7–10+ years of experience in healthcare innovation, corporate development, venture capital, consulting, or a related field
Proven track record of working with or within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medtech companies
Strong understanding of the venture ecosystem and startup dynamics in healthcare
Experience designing or executing innovation programs (e.g., accelerators, pilots, strategic partnerships)
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project management skills
Strategic mindset with a bias toward action and measurable impact
Based in or willing to spend significant time in Boston, MA
Legally authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)
Legally authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship for an employment visa is not available)
Benefits
Participation in company commission program
Discretionary Bonus (target 20% on top of base salary)
401(k) match - we contribute the equivalent of 3% of employee compensation (including bonuses) into a 401(k) plan, even if employee contributes nothing
Mobile Communications Reimbursement Program for up to $150 per month for eligible expenses.
Pre-tax FSA and commuter benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage with low monthly contribution for you and your dependents
Monthly wellness stipend ($100)
Unlimited PTO Policy
An annual 1 week company break between Christmas and New Year
Hybrid-Office Model (for those residing in the San Francisco Bay Area)
Education stipend of up to $5,000 per year per employee
12 weeks paid full parental leave
Sparrow and Maven Clinic access (via Blue Cross Blue Shields Insurance)
Company
Silicon Foundry
Silicon Foundry serves as a bridge between corporates, startups, investors, and other ecosystem players.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Chad Shuford
Partner
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