Director, Concept Development
Location
Alameda, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Materials & Manufacturing
Type
Salary
$185,000 - $262,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-06-20
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of scientists and engineers to develop and test new materials.
- Establish industry partnerships to validate product-market fit and business opportunities.
- Secure government funding to support new materials technologies.
- Collaborate with academic institutions to stay updated on new materials technologies.
- Provide inspirational leadership and embody company values.
- Manage the transition of ideas from concept stage to product scale-up.
- Evaluate the technical and business feasibility of new technologies.
Job Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in materials science, chemistry, physics, or related field.
- 10+ years of industry experience.
- 7+ years managing technical cross-disciplinary teams.
- Proven track record in moving ideas from concept to product.
- Strong relationship-building skills across industries.
- Open-minded approach to seeking feedback and data.
- Ability to work physically in the office environment.
