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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology · 10 hours ago

HudsonAlpha - Director of Innovation Programs

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using genomics to improve life through scientific advances. The Director of Innovation Programs is a senior leader responsible for executing and scaling HudsonAlpha's portfolio of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization programs, translating strategy into action across various initiatives.

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyLife Science

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage internal innovation and proof-of-concept programs and processes that advance HudsonAlpha discoveries toward commercial readiness

Support operations and strategy for HudsonAlpha's biotech incubator and venture programs in Huntsville and at the Wiregrass Innovation Center in Dothan

Drive startup scouting, evaluation, and recruitment aligned with HudsonAlpha's scientific and strategic priorities

Contribute to the design and launch of entrepreneurship and innovation programming, including founder education, mentoring, ecosystem events and technology accelerators

Administer HudsonAlpha's innovation portal used to track IP, internal innovation projects, stage progression, and associated startups; ensure data quality, adoption, and reporting

Cultivate and manage relationships with Alabama-based industry, government, academic, and economic-development partners

Execute strategic initiatives, track performance metrics, and continuously refine innovation programs

Qualification

Innovation managementEntrepreneurshipBiotech commercializationPortfolio management systemsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

5 - 10 years of experience in life sciences or advanced technology driving innovation management, entrepreneurship, research translation, venture development, or related role

Proven track record of building and operating innovation, accelerator, or commercialization programs

Strong understanding of the biotech and life-science commercialization ecosystem

Experience with portfolio management systems, innovation platforms, or commercialization dashboards

Ability to collaborate effectively with scientists, founders, investors, and public-sector stakeholders

Excellent leadership, communication, and execution skills

Preferred

Advanced degree (PhD, MS, or equivalent) in science, engineering, biotechnology, or a related field

Experience in incubators, accelerators, venture studios, or tech transfer

Familiarity with translational funding mechanisms (e.g., proof-of-concept programs, SBIR/STTR, public-private partnerships)

Company

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Research Institute and Biotechnology Incubator

Founded in 2008

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

51-200 employees

http://hudsonalpha.org/

H1B Sponsorship

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (5)

2022 (6)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$4.3M

Key Investors

Alabama.govGovernment of United States of America

2025-11-04Grant· $2M

2020-05-18Grant· $2.3M

Leadership Team

Jim Hudson

Co-Founder and Board Member

Pete Yanul

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

AL.com

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2025-11-05

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PR Newswire

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2025-02-06

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