Job Description

We are excited to expand the Alexandria LaunchLabs® platform in the San Francisco Bay Area and are seeking an Executive Director to lead our flagship site in the region. The Executive Director will oversee operations, source and provide strategic and business operations support for member companies, and interface with external groups including academic institutions, investors, and industry groups. This individual should have experience working with early-stage companies and be comfortable engaging with various diverse stakeholders across the San Francisco Bay Area life science and technology ecosystems to promote the brand and mission of Alexandria LaunchLabs®.

The Executive Director will be integrated in our dynamic and entrepreneurial early-stage Life Science team, which works across Alexandria on a variety of strategic initiatives. This unique role will allow for dramatic personal and career growth. Below is a description of necessary competencies and expected roles and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Alexandria LaunchLabs

• Assist in sourcing, conducting diligence on, and selecting potential Alexandria LaunchLabs® member companies and/or strategic capital recipients.
• Support the growth and development of member companies.
• Track member company progress and identify resources that can be used to accelerate their growth.
• Source and coordinate third-party service providers to assist members companies.
• Oversee all day-to-day operations, programming, and coordination with Alexandria staff on license/lease administration, accounting, and other business matters related to the site.
• Develop and maintain operating budgets and related financial reports.
• Report on overall status of the Alexandria LaunchLabs® site to Alexandria’s senior leadership team.
• Work with the Alexandria Events and LaunchLabs teams to plan and execute strategic programming for member companies.

Alexandria Venture Investments and Ecosystem Engagement

• As a member of the Alexandria Venture Investments team, source and conduct diligence on potential venture investment opportunities.
• Serve as a main point of contact for the external life science and technology ecosystems across Greater Stanford on behalf of Alexandria LaunchLabs®.
• Maintain an active presence and strong network throughout the San Francisco Bay Area life science and technology ecosystems.
• Represent Alexandria at industry-related events and workshops as a key brand ambassador.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required; master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• At least 5 years of prior experience supporting or building life science and/or technology/AI startup companies through either direct entrepreneurship activities, mentorship, and/or venture investing.
• Robust understanding of early-stage company-building activities.
• Strong financial experience required.
• Strong network within the San Francisco Bay Area life science and/or technology/AI ecosystem (universities, venture community, companies, etc.).
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.

• Highly organized and diligent about documentation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $200,000 USD to $240,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the individual’s knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Company’s compensation practices.