Sr. Director, Commercialization
Newlab Careers · Brooklyn-Navy Yard
Posted 20 days ago · $185,000 – $215,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Newlab Careers's roles stay open a median of 20 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Newlab Careers's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Newlab Careers
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Newlab Careers's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Newlab Careers.
About this role
The Sr. Director, Commercialization will manage the execution of Newlab's flagship programs, focusing initially on the Mining Studio and later expanding into the Energy & Industrials portfolio. This role involves overseeing program delivery, leading cross-functional teams, and managing relationships with key government and industry partners to create commercialization pathways for startups.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Newlab Careers as an employer.
What you need
- 6+ years of experience leading complex program delivery, client management, or innovation execution in energy, climate, industrials, or deep tech ecosystems
- Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder programs involving high-level government entities, corporate sponsors, and early-stage technology startups
- Experience managing cross-functional, distributed teams in a matrixed environment
- Strong financial literacy with direct experience managing project P&Ls, scoping, and resourcing
- Outstanding communication, executive presence, and senior partner management skills
Nice to have
- Background in management consulting preferred
- Educational background in hard sciences or STEM (engineering, physical sciences) helpful, or a demonstrated ability to go deep into complex technologies
What you get
- $185,000 – $215,000 USD base salary
- Performance bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period
- On-site perks at Newlab Brooklyn HQ
Worth weighing
- Focus on managing high-stakes partnerships may require extensive travel or remote collaboration
- Role involves significant responsibility for P&L and resource management, which may be stressful
- The position requires navigating complex relationships with government and industry partners, which can be challenging
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Listed by Newlab Careers on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.