Director of Innovation Ecosystem Development

2 days ago

Albany, New York, United States Empire State Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Director of Innovation Ecosystem Development. This role will play a critical part in supporting the Executive Director of the Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) within Empire State Development's (ESD) Division of Small Business and Technology Development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Executive Director and ESD partners in structuring and implementing initiatives aligned with strategic industries and technologies to stimulate NY State's innovation and commercialization pipeline.
  • Cultivate and grow relationships with federal programs and agencies focused on innovation ecosystem curation and growth.
  • Engage and develop long-term working relationships with local, state, and federal resource partners.
  • Assist the Executive Director with the creation/implementation of proactive programs that support innovation and technology companies to meet ESD goals.
  • Ensure effective coordination and integration of activities between ESD staff, Executive Chamber, agency specialists and other public and private stakeholders and organizations as needed.
  • Oversee and undertake special projects or initiatives as needed.
  • Contribute to the development of internal and external communications, collateral, and events promoting the NYSTAR network.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in leadership capacities; experience building strategies and planning execution and in the innovation space; multidisciplinary background preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office; strong understanding of technology and innovation sectors, not for profit supporting technology acceleration, academia especially research commercialization, and relevant governmental grant writing, policy, and/or administration experience (local, state, and federal).

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%, primarily within New York State.

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