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Activate · 15 hours ago

Managing Director, New York

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$230K/yr - $230K/yr
date10+ years exp
Activate Global empowers scientists and engineers to bring their research to market, and they are seeking a Managing Director to mentor a community of Activate Fellows in the New York area. This role involves driving key fellowship programmatic efforts, leading the selection of new fellows, and connecting them with resources to enable their entrepreneurial success.
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Responsibilities

Serve as Managing Director and primary advisor for a cross-disciplinary community of entrepreneurial fellows
Drive successful outcomes for each individual fellow, providing mentorship, support, network connectivity, and resources
Oversee core elements of the fellowship, including review and selection of fellows, and bi-weekly in-person and virtual educational programming
Build and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, and other talent pipelines to attract strong applicants to future fellowship cohorts
Establish and/or manage partnerships with relevant supporters, stakeholders, and members of the ecosystem to help support fellows, such as stewarding the NYSERDA relationship, participating in monthly leadership calls, and building relationships with other NYSERDA programs
Lead ecosystem engagement efforts for the New York region, including strengthening relationships with key innovation partners, supporting visibility for Activate and its fellows, and co-leading the annual Activate New York Climate Week events with the Fellowship Manager
Build collaborative, cross-functional relationships with staff and partners to ensure the program operates effectively and efficiently
Represent Activate at an executive level with public- and private-sector stakeholders from across the technology innovation ecosystem
Engage with current and potential government and philanthropic sponsors
Lead and develop their program team to provide best-in-class support to the fellows

Qualification

Advanced degree in sciencesEntrepreneurial experienceLeadership of technical teamsNetwork in innovation ecosystemMentorship commitmentCommunicatorEmpathy in leadershipInclusiveness in leadershipCollaboration skillsProject management

Required

Has an advanced degree in the physical or biological sciences (or equivalent) or a minimum of 10 years experience in research, development, management, or commercialization of science-driven technologies
Has entrepreneurial experience as the leader of a new company or business unit
Has led high-performance technical teams and has demonstrated a commitment to nurturing talent through mentorship
Has a strong network and reputation among stakeholders from across the innovation ecosystem (academia, industry, finance, and government) and in the New York area
Strongly exhibits objectivity, empathy, and inclusiveness in leadership
Is an excellent communicator and collaborator
Can manage a complex, dynamic portfolio of projects and stakeholders
Believes that groundbreaking science has the power to change the world—but only if it reaches the people and places that need it most
Is supportive of a broad range of finance and business models for advancing hard-tech to market
Would be excited to wake up each day asking the question, 'what can I do to make our fellows successful?'

Benefits

Professional development
$2,000 in annual wellness funds
Flexible paid time off
Healthcare coverage for employees and dependents, with 90–100% of premiums covered
The opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate

Company

Activate

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Activate empowers entrepreneurial scientists and engineers to transform their research into world-changing products and businesses.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Berkeley, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.activate.org/

H1B Sponsorship

Activate has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$7.88M
2023-07-12Series Unknown· $7.88M

Leadership Team

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Naomi Baer
Chief Operating Officer
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