Overview In this role you own the end-to-end lifecycle of science investments, scouting top researchers and institutions, and forming partnerships to tackle Amazon's hardest scientific challenges. You will connect external innovators with Amazon teams, influence senior leaders without direct authority, and shape long-term research investment strategies. You'll translate business problems into research agendas, measure impact, and drive value across Horizons with a global, cross-functional lens. This is a chance to accelerate transformative ideas by aligning academia with Amazon's technology roadmap. Compensation / BenefitsHealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)RSUs and sign-on payments401(k) matchingPaid time offParental leaveEAP and mental health support ResponsibilitiesScout world-class institutions, scientists, startups, and consortia for strategic partnershipsTrack emerging science trends and provide forward-looking insights to leadershipMaintain a living map of external research and internal tech areas aligned to HorizonsIdentify technology blockers across Amazon's tech teams through engagement with Scholars and engineering leadersDevelop and execute research investment strategies for partnerships $1MFormalize partnerships and structure engagements (Centers, Hubs, ARA, sponsored research)Translate business problems into research proposals and coordinate across orgs to avoid duplicationServe as a single-threaded leader aligned to specific Horizons to reduce silosTrack usage of research outputs and measure business value of investmentsDeliver reporting to guide future investments and guard against waste Key requirementsBachelor's degree7+ years in technical business development, technology strategy, or applied researchExperience influencing leadership decisions at the organizational levelInfluence senior stakeholders without direct authorityStrong cross-functional collaborationStrategic thinking and problem framingTechnology scoutingResearch portfolio managementStrategic business development
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