Full-Time SciTech Scity Manager, Innovation Pipeline & Development

Manager, Innovation Pipeline & Development

The Manager, Innovation Pipeline & Development will be responsible for leading the sourcing and evaluation of startups for the Healthcare Innovation Engine and other initiatives, and supporting the development of compelling proposals that advance pilot opportunities, secure funding, and strengthen partnerships. This role will oversee the startup pipeline from initial identification and due diligence through to readiness for pilot consideration, ensuring a steady flow of high-potential innovations into the Engine. The Manager will support the development and coordination of grant applications, proposals, and pitch materialshelping to manage the pipeline of development opportunities to support programmatic goals in collaboration with the Senior Director. In addition, the Manager will play a role in researching corporate partnerships, developing industry-facing strategies, and identifying opportunities for corporate and foundation relationships. The position requires exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to balance detailed startup assessments with persuasive external writing and partner development.

The Manager will report directly to the Senior Director of the SciTech Innovation Hub and will work in close collaboration with the Healthcare Program Manager (who manages pilots, roundtables, and stakeholder execution) as well as the broader SciTech Scity team (Executive Director and Coordinator).

Liberty Science Center is developing a "Science City of Tomorrow" in Jersey Citya 30-acre innovation campus called SciTech Scity devoted to using science and technology to address humanity's greatest challenges, from inadequate healthcare to climate change, and create a better future for all of us. The new campus, including the existing Liberty Science Center, home of the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, will be officially named the Frank J. Guarini Innovation Campus and is scheduled to open in 2026.

What You'll Bring

You are passionate about healthcare innovation and the transformative role of startups in improving care delivery, equity, and outcomes. You have strong analytical skills and can quickly evaluate emerging technologies, mapping them to the complex needs of health systems, payers, and community stakeholders. You are an excellent writer, capable of translating technical and programmatic concepts into compelling proposals, case studies, and funding requests. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy building relationships with startups and partners, and are comfortable juggling multiple priorities across pipeline management, reporting, and proposal deadlines. Above all, you are a proactive problem-solver who is excited to help build a world-class innovation ecosystem at SciTech Scity.

What You'll Do

The Manager's responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the Engine. The Engine is a highly dynamic project and responsibilities may shift, but will center on the following essential functions :

• Lead proactive sourcing of startups, leveraging networks, market scans, and inbound interest
• Monitor general industry trends and identify emerging opportunity themes aligned with Engine focus areas (e.g., maternal health, chronic disease, behavioral health)
• Manage a structured pipeline of startup prospects - aligned with focus areas and opportunity themes - and including a preliminary assessment of potential and alignment with partner priorities
• Prepare pipeline review and due diligence materials for specific focus areas - facilitating both internal and partner decision-making.
• Manage and track venture capital pipeline, co-sourcing opportunities with VC network, keeping them informed and facilitating connections between VCs and startups
• Collaborate with the Healthcare Program Manager to ensure seamless handoff of startups from pipeline into pilots and roundtable discussions

Ecosystem Engagement & Development (40%)

General Support (10%)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Preferred Qualifications

Physical / Environmental Demands

SciTech Scity may make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job to the extent that SciTech Scity may do so without undue hardship.

Classification, Location & Schedule

The SciTech Scity Healthcare Program Manager is a full-time position that is exempt according to FLSA overtime provisions. This role is a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days / week on-site with additional days on-site on an as-needed basis subject to business needs. Occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

The base compensation for this role is $70,000-$80,000. The final salary offer will be commensurate with abilities, education, certifications, and experience. In addition to compensation for salary, you will receive compensation in the form of generous benefits, including, but not limited to :

Hiring Contingencies

This position may require minimal travel. To apply : Please submit a cover letter highlighting why this role is a good fit for you, and complete the required questions (on the LSC Careers Page).

Liberty Science Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. We, therefore, provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.