Academic Partnerships Director

Academic Partnerships Director – Beacon Biosignals (Boston, MA, Remote)
Beacon Biosignals is redefining neurotechnology by translating cutting‑edge neuroscience into real‑world clinical solutions. As the Academic Partnerships Director, you will spearhead collaborations with leading universities, research hospitals, and biotech incubators to accelerate our pipeline of brain‑signal platforms. Your work directly fuels our mission to unlock early diagnostics for neurodegenerative disease, positioning Beacon as a market leader and driving revenue growth. Reporting to the VP of Business Development, you will own a strategic portfolio that spans grant acquisition, joint research initiatives, and co‑development agreements, offering a clear path to senior leadership and the potential to shape global partnership strategy.

- Identify, negotiate, and manage multi‑institutional research agreements that align with Beacon’s product roadmap.
- Leverage CRM software (Salesforce or HubSpot) to track pipeline health, forecast partnership revenue, and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Translate complex neuroscience findings into compelling value propositions for academic partners and funding bodies.
- Lead cross‑functional teams—including Clinical Research, Regulatory, and Data Science—to ensure seamless execution of joint studies.
- Cultivate a network of key opinion leaders in neurology, neuroimaging, and bioinformatics to amplify Beacon’s scientific credibility.
- Drive business development initiatives by presenting partnership opportunities at conferences, webinars, and grant panels.
- Mentor junior partnership managers, fostering a collaborative culture of curiosity and impact.

Why join Beacon Biosignals? Our culture blends scientific rigor with entrepreneurial spirit, rewarding curiosity, integrity, and results. You’ll work alongside world‑class neuroscientists and engineers in a fast‑growing, venture‑backed environment that values continuous learning and career progression. Beacon invests in professional development through conference sponsorships, advanced training in clinical research methodologies, and clear promotion pathways to Director of Strategic Alliances or VP‑level roles. As the demand for neuro‑diagnostic tools surges, the Academic Partnerships Director becomes a pivotal catalyst for innovation, giving you a unique platform to influence industry standards and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Embrace the flexibility of Boston, MA, Remote work while making a tangible impact on the future of brain health.