Entrepreneur in Residence, DE Innovation Space

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

34d•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware Innovation Space is seeking an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) to create, continuously improve, and conduct programs such as a hard science accelerator program. The EIR will also provide expert advice, mentoring, and business building support for the residential clients of the Delaware Innovation Space and program participants. This position is up to 30 hours per week, with an hourly rate commensurate with experience, targeted between $40-$60/hr. The Delaware Innovation Space, a non-profit incubator & accelerator for science start-ups, is a public-private partnership between the State of Delaware, DuPont, and the University of Delaware. It serves as an ecosystem for scientists, business leaders, community members, investors, and service providers in industrial biotech, advanced materials, chemical ingredients, renewable energy, nutrition, and healthcare to build business concepts and accelerate commercialization.

Requirements

Science and/or business-related Bachelor’s degree (MBA and/or PhD preferred).
More than 10 years of experience starting and building science-based businesses in a C-level role.
Vast and deep rolodex of contacts relevant to science startups (e.g., investors, partners, and customers) and willingness to share and connect relevant parties.
Real-life experience with formation and growth of a science startup company, including setting up governance, raising funds, and strategically managing valuation and cap table.
Ability to translate material into written form and organize thoughts into learning modules.
Excellent organizational skills with particular attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or within a team, anticipate issues and needs, and proactively seek resolutions while being resourceful.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to make decisions and exercise discretion, confidentiality, and judgment.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or PhD
Preferred experience with hard science companies in the sectors of advanced materials, healthcare, nutrition, industrial biotechnology, renewable energy, and chemical ingredients.
Be a good mentor and teacher.

Responsibilities

Create and support a Hard Science Accelerator program, including developing and delivering training/learning modules.
Provide expert advice and mentoring to early-stage science-based startups, staying in sync with client needs and assisting in removing obstacles.
Collaborate with current clients to accelerate their business results.
Provide leadership for the cultivation of new clients for the Delaware Innovation Space, both residential and accelerator program participants.
Act as an advocate for the Delaware Innovation Space in external and virtual forums, educating others on its value proposition and opportunities.