Alliance Manager

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ALLIANCE MANAGER, Office of Strategic Alliances and Technology Transfer (OSATT)-Alliance Management, to play a key role in a team-based approach to the faculty-centric development and execution of sponsored research, collaboration, and related agreements.  OSATT Core provides MIT and its faculty with strategic and tactical execution for the conversion of promising external engagements into clear agreements and impactful operation of research, education, and capacity building.  Will serve as the primary contact between MIT and external sponsors for specific sponsored programs and execute key strategic and tactical roles to ensure the continued success of these engagements; maximize the value of sponsored research, educational, or capacity-building programs by facilitating their formation, participating in their stand up and implementation, and furthering sponsors’ engagement into new opportunities; and work closely with and assist/advise faculty leadership of the alliance.  

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or management; and at least seven years of experience working with industry or other non-U.S. government or not-for-profit organization within the U.S. or internationally.  Must be able to relate effectively to faculty and manage relationships with senior executives and officials in large institutional environments, i.e., industry, government, or not-for-profit research sponsors; understand, communicate, and present complex business and technical information in sales, service, or government contexts; and grasp complex issues and identify solution paths. PREFERRED:  MBA, M.S., Ph.D. or another advanced degree in science, engineering, management, or related area. Job #22006-11

10/18/22