NobleReach Foundation is a civic leadership platform committed to rekindling a spirit of national service across all career stages. We believe the greatest challenges facing America demand technology, science, and business leaders fluent in government, industry, and academia—leaders who belong across sectors, not confined to one. We’re a hub where current and aspiring leaders can connect to opportunities that can meet their ambition for personal success and their passion to impact the world through public service.
Job Overview:
Reporting to the Director, Innovation, the Associate will provide technical and operational assistance to early-stage ventures. Working directly with Senior Commercialization Advisors and Commercialization Advisors, the Associate will help gather and analyze data, create content and reports, conduct research, and execute on tailored strategies for ventures in our portfolio. This position serves as a key support function between technical innovation and commercial success, working closely with research teams, startup founders, and advisors to support commercialization pathways.
Responsibilities
Gather and analyze data to support market research and competitive analysis for emerging technologies
Conduct technical evaluations and due diligence to assess commercial potential of portfolio ventures
Create high-quality content, presentations, and reports for both internal teams and venture partners
Assist in developing business models, financial projections, and go-to-market strategies
Support the implementation of tailored commercialization strategies for ventures
Help identify and connect ventures with resources, funding opportunities, and potential partnerships
Help identify and support integration of ecosystem initiatives to impact venture development at scale
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions
Maintain accurate tracking against milestones and provide regular status updates
Develop and maintain templates, defined processes, and automations to ensure repeatable consistency
Execute specific venture support or ecosystem support tasks as directed by Commercialization Advisors
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
2-4 years of experience in research or technical capacity
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences
Demonstrated interest in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship
Proficiency with data analysis tools and business software applications
Working knowledge in one or more target technology areas (Pharma, Biotech, Med Devices, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Advanced Materials, Cybersecurity, IoT, AI, Agriculture)
Ability to support multiple ventures simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work
Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment; ability to exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations
Appetite for curiosity and desire to learn
Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to have an impact on society
Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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