Director Healthcare & Life Sciences
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Shape and grow Silicon Foundry's Healthcare & Life Sciences practice by identifying and closing new Member relationships with leading pharma, medtech, and digital health organizations. Serve as the primary relationship owner for key Members to ensure alignment with their strategic goals and deliver high-impact outcomes. Evaluate startups and emerging technology players for strategic fit and partnership potential, while representing the firm at industry events and contributing to publications. Track regulatory shifts and emerging trends to keep Members ahead of the curve, and mentor junior team members to build internal capability. Requires 7-10+ years in healthcare innovation, corporate strategy, or venture capital, with a strong network across the Boston or Bay Area VC community. Based in Boston, MA, with visa sponsorship not available.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10+ years of experience in healthcare innovation, corporate strategy, consulting, or venture capital
- Experience leading an innovation, corporate development, or strategic partnerships function at a large healthcare or life sciences company
- Experience working at a healthcare-focused strategy consulting or innovation advisory firm
- Experience in venture capital or corporate venture fund with a healthcare mandate
- Understanding of the innovation priorities of large pharma, medtech, or digital health companies
- Track record of building relationships that lead to commercial outcomes
- Strategy, advisory, or corporate development orientation
- Based in or willing to spend significant time in Boston, MA
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering insight-driven programs
- Strong network across the healthcare and life sciences industry
- Strong network in the Boston or Bay Area VC community
- Understanding of the startup landscape in healthcare
- Experience designing or executing innovation programs: accelerators, startup scouting, strategic pilots, innovation offsites, or ecosystem partnerships
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear strategic narratives for senior corporate audiences
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to wear multiple hats
- Empathy and self-awareness
- Ability to build trusted relationships with both external clients and internal teams
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