Academic Partnerships Director

Beacon Biosignals is seeking an Academic Partnerships Director to spearhead strategic collaborations with leading universities and research institutions. In this high‑visibility role, you will design and execute partnership frameworks that accelerate the translation of cutting‑edge biosignal analytics into real‑world health solutions. Your work directly fuels Beacon’s mission to democratize precision health, positioning the company at the forefront of the digital health ecosystem. Reporting to the VP of Business Development, you will influence product roadmaps, drive co‑development initiatives, and expand our intellectual property pipeline, offering a clear path to senior leadership and potential VP advancement as the partnership portfolio scales globally.

Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying, negotiating, and formalizing academic alliances that align with Beacon’s technology roadmap and market objectives.
- Leading joint research projects, grant applications, and co‑authored publications to showcase collaborative outcomes.
- Managing cross‑functional teams—including R&D, regulatory, and marketing—to ensure seamless integration of academic deliverables into product pipelines.
- Cultivating a pipeline of emerging talent and thought leaders through guest lectures, workshops, and advisory board participation.
- Tracking partnership performance metrics, delivering quarterly impact reports, and refining strategies based on data‑driven insights.
- Representing Beacon at conferences, symposiums, and university innovation hubs to elevate brand visibility.
- Mentoring junior partnership managers and fostering a culture of collaborative innovation.

The ideal candidate blends deep knowledge of biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, or related life‑science disciplines with proven experience in academic alliance management. Strong negotiation, project management, and stakeholder‑engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling value propositions. You thrive in a remote‑first environment while maintaining a strong presence in Boston’s vibrant biotech community, collaborating daily with multidisciplinary teams to drive breakthrough outcomes.

Joining Beacon Biosignals means becoming part of a purpose‑driven, fast‑growing startup that values curiosity, integrity, and impact. Our culture celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous learning, and the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels innovation in the health‑tech arena. You will have access to robust professional development programs, mentorship from industry veterans, and the opportunity to shape the future of academic‑industry synergy on a global scale. As the Academic Partnerships Director, you will play a pivotal role in an industry poised for exponential growth, positioning yourself as a thought leader at the intersection of research and commercial translation. Remote flexibility paired with a Boston hub offers the best of both worlds—work‑life balance and immersion in a world‑class biotech ecosystem.