Regional Innovation & Partnerships Lead
Solvus Global2 days ago
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Summary
Solvus Global is seeking a Regional Innovation & Partnerships Lead to join their team in Rolla, MO. The role involves serving as the strategic anchor for local operations, deepening partnerships, and managing the early-stage R&D ecosystem.
About the Role
As the Regional Innovation & Partnerships Lead, you will be responsible for identifying high-value opportunities, securing technical contracts, and managing the site’s P&L and strategic roadmap. Key responsibilities include forming partnerships with academic and industrial leads, capturing strategic opportunities, leading R&D projects, mentoring talent, overseeing budget management, and ensuring contractual excellence.
About You
Required:
- Must be a US Person according to FAR22 CFR 120.15 -US Person
- 5+ Years of Experience in Technical Engineering Field
- 5+ Years of Experience in Business Development role with a track record of closing joint development or project-based agreements
- 3+ Years of Experience for P&L Responsibility, including budget management
- Exceptional ability to build trust and communicate with diverse stakeholders
- Familiarity with government-funded R&D and contracting
- Proven experience mentoring and developing high performers
Preferred:
- Ph.D. or Master’s in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical)
- Experience securing government grants (DOD, DOE, NSF, ARPA-E)
- Experience/Expertise in various Additive Manufacturing technologies
- Background in aerospace-oriented business development and growth
Solvus Global
At Solvus Global, we are a team of cross-disciplinary engineers & entrepreneurs from many backgrounds who have come together to solve critical problems. But the most important aspect of Solvus Global? We don't just stop at the solution. We work on problems that are industrially relevant and so when we develop that unique solution, we see the resulting technology or product all the way through commercialization. Whether we spin the company out on its own or license the technology to a partner, we intend to see our solutions through to the end. If you like what you hear, come join us, we're hiring! Visit the Careers section of our website to learn more and apply.
Rolla, MO