Managing Director, Boston

📋 Description

• Serve as MD and primary advisor for a cross-disciplinary fellows community.
• Drive outcomes via mentorship, support, and network connectivity.
• Oversee fellowship elements: review, selection, and bi-weekly programs.
• Build relationships with universities and research institutions for talent pipelines.
• Lead ecosystem engagement for the Boston region with key partners.
• Represent Activate to executives and external stakeholders.

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree in physical/biological sciences; 10+ years in R&D and commercialization.
• Entrepreneurial experience leading a new company or unit.
• Led high-performance technical teams; mentorship track record.
• Strong network across academia, industry, finance, and government in Boston.
• Objective, empathetic, inclusive leadership; excellent communicator.
• Able to manage a complex, dynamic portfolio of projects and stakeholders.

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary $215,000 with comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Annual wellness funds $2,000.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Health coverage for dependents; 90–100% premiums.
• 3% retirement match after 3 months.