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Full Time
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Troy, NY
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7/30/25

 

Director, Business Development

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Job Summary
The Director of Business Development will lead industry engagement and strategic partnerships for the Center for Smart Convergent Manufacturing Systems (CSCMS), a New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT). Serving as the lead strategic and operational advisor to the Center Director and Associate Director, this function supervises business development, outreach and marketing, and external relations. The individual will develop leads and cultivate relationships with manufacturers and other resources, negotiate and secure collaborative R&D projects, and expand the Center's impact across New York State and beyond.

Minimum Qualifications
   » Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, manufacturing, or related field
   » Seven (7) or more years in the following: business development, innovation partnerships, or technology commercialization
significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
   » Master's Degree in manufacturing sector
   » Familiarity with New York State's innovation ecosystem
   » practice with federal funding (e.g., DoE, NSF, DoD)
   » Technical sales/business practice in areas significant to the center (e.g robotics, smart manufacturing) 

Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities
   » Demonstrated success in building high-value industry relationships
   » Excellent communication and negotiation expertise

Shift
Business hours, Monday - Friday

TravelOccasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less)

Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting income/Rate
Expected hiring range: $100,000 - $110,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .
 

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, discapability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

 
 
 

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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
Address: Troy, NY
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Post Date: 09/02/2025 / Viewed 489 times
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