Strategic Partnerships Lead
Stanford University
About this position
Position Description
Industry Scouting & Business Development Identify and develop relationships with industry leaders. Develop and maintain CRM/database of prospective/current partners and industry participants, including engagement history and opportunity pipelines. Identify emerging technology interests, policy developments, and market shifts to inform STEER’s strategic priorities. Strategic Development & White Space Identification Manage strategic identification of “white spaces” ripe for STEER’s analytical value proposition, such as identifying intersectional nodes between horizontals and technology verticals. Develop Strategic Landscaping White Papers and other framing documents to position STEER for new areas of analysis or convening. Activate STEER’s Analysis & Strategy Staff to translate qualitative market signals into actionable analytical products. Partnership Management & Fundraising Manage sourcing and development of new Industrial Affiliates Program (IAP) members. Maintain regular communication with partners to ensure alignment between technical workstreams and stakeholder needs. Strategic Liaison & Industry Feedback Integration Connect STEER’s analytical staff with industry partners to integrate real-world feedback into ongoing research. Manage strategic planning and reporting cycles across STEER’s working groups. Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences. Program & Convening Leadership Design and manage high-level executive convenings (e.g., Roundtables, Forums, Summits) that engage industry and government leaders around key technology challenges. Translate outcomes from convenings into Executive Summaries, internal strategy documents, and external briefings. Professionalism: Ability to represent Stanford and STEER in high-level external settings with credibility and diplomacy.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and government. Strong understanding of the energy technology ecosystem, including one or more domains such as energy storage, nuclear, hydrogen, geothermal, carbon management, etc. Experience developing thought leadership materials (e.g., white papers, prospectuses, or strategic frameworks). Proven ability to organize and manage high-level executive events or cross-sector initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical and strategic ideas to diverse audiences. Strategic thinker capable of connecting technological innovation with economic and policy considerations. The candidate should have an enthusiasm to work with students and be excited about developing strong, lasting connections with them. Knowledge of Stanford University as a student is preferred but not required. Creativity, passion, and excitement to create a positive, meaningful program for Stanford students to help them navigate their connections with energy on campus - we are here to broaden their experience, to increase their ability to have a positive impact in the world, to support their goals and help steward them towards being good global citizens. Build and nurture relationships across Stanford’s energy ecosystem (and with external partners). Serve as a mentor to students, connect them to resources and opportunities, and help them chart a path forward based on their interests.
Job Location
🔍 Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States