HudsonAlpha Director of Innovation Programs
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
INSTITUTE OVERVIEW
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using genomics to improve life through developing and applying scientific advances to health agriculture learning and commercialization. The HudsonAlpha campus co-locates nonprofit scientific researchers with entrepreneurs educators and business leaders and is home to more than 45 diverse biotech companies. The Institutes campus is located within the Cummings Research Park the nations second-largest research park in Huntsville Alabama. Additionally HudsonAlpha began an initiative with the City of Dothan in 2022 to locate part of the campus in the Wiregrass area. HudsonAlpha is a national and international leader in genetics and genomics research and biotech and STEM education. To learn more about HudsonAlpha visit
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Innovation Programs is a senior leader responsible for executing and scaling HudsonAlphas portfolio of innovation entrepreneurship and commercialization programs. Serving as a trusted partner to the Vice President for Innovation & Economic Development this role translates strategy into action across internal innovation programs startup incubation venture programs company recruitment and ecosystem partnerships.
JOB SPECIFIC TASKS
- Manage internal innovation and proof-of-concept programs and processes that advance HudsonAlpha discoveries toward commercial readiness.
- Support operations and strategy for HudsonAlphas biotech incubator and venture programs in Huntsville and at the Wiregrass Innovation Center in Dothan.
- Drive startup scouting evaluation and recruitment aligned with HudsonAlphas scientific and strategic priorities.
- Contribute to the design and launch of entrepreneurship and innovation programming including founder education mentoring ecosystem events and technology accelerators.
- Administer HudsonAlphas innovation portal used to track IP internal innovation projects stage progression and associated startups; ensure data quality adoption and reporting.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with Alabama-based industry government academic and economic-development partners.
- Execute strategic initiatives track performance metrics and continuously refine innovation programs.
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience:
- 5 - 10 years of experience in life sciences or advanced technology driving innovation management entrepreneurship research translation venture development or related role
- Proven track record of building and operating innovation accelerator or commercialization programs.
- Strong understanding of the biotech and life-science commercialization ecosystem.
- Experience with portfolio management systems innovation platforms or commercialization dashboards.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with scientists founders investors and public-sector stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership communication and execution skills.
Preferred
- Advanced degree (PhD MS or equivalent) in science engineering biotechnology or a related field.
- Experience in incubators accelerators venture studios or tech transfer.
- Familiarity with translational funding mechanisms (e.g. proof-of-concept programs SBIR/STTR public-private partnerships).
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
