Venture Director
About The Position
SRI International has been selected by the Government of Japan’s Cabinet Office to help implement the International Research Program (IRP), a flagship initiative under the Global Start-up Campus (GSC) Global Startup Campus – Official Site. As part of this effort, SRI is seeking a senior program manager to serve as a Venture Director (VD)—a role with exceptional autonomy and impact. As a Venture Director you will design, launch, and lead ambitious deep-technology research programs addressing major economic, societal, and environmental challenges. The VD will have access up to $30M in research funding for the programs they design and oversee. This position is part-time, and fully remote within the US.
Requirements
- A senior technologist, researcher, or innovation leader
- 10+ years leading advanced research or deep-tech innovation (academia, industry, national labs, or startups)
- PhD or equivalent technical experience
- U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements.
- Strong track record in technology transition and stakeholder engagement
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Japan is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Conceive and lead high-risk, high-impact deep-tech research programs
- Select, mentor, and guide multidisciplinary research teams
- Manage multiple project teams simultaneously and make go / no-go funding decisions
- Engage with industry, government, and academic stakeholders in Japan and from around the world
Benefits
- SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program
- annual Performance Based Compensation program
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
