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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 on mobility, manufacturing, and industrial partnerships. This role involves leading teams, managing key relationships with government and industry stakeholders, and driving commercialization outcomes for global startups. Responsibilities include overseeing program delivery, ensuring revenue growth, and improving operational systems.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 manufacturing, 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
- $160,000 – $190,000 USD base salary
- Performance bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period
- On-site perks at Newlab Detroit
Worth weighing
- The role requires extensive experience in managing complex programs and stakeholder relationships, which may be challenging for less experienced candidates.
- The focus on mobility and industrial partnerships may limit exposure to other sectors.
- The salary range is specified, but no details on the performance bonus structure are provided.
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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.
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