Amazon
Sr. Tech Business Development, Academic Research Initiatives (ARI)
$148K–$200K
Boston, MA +4 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Seattle, WA
Arlington, VA
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA - Experience
- 5+ years in technical business development, technology strategy, or applied research.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
Leads discovery, development, and impact measurement of academic research partnerships that address Amazon’s scientific and technology challenges.
What you'll do
- Scout researchers, institutions, startups, and emerging technologies; identify opportunities aligned with Amazon’s needs.
- Develop and formalize research investment strategies and partnerships, coordinating across Amazon organizations.
- Track research outputs and measure business value to inform investment decisions and prevent waste.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- 5+ years in technical business development, technology strategy, or applied research
- Experience translating ambiguous business needs into structured strategies
Nice to have
- Experience as a founder or executive focused on related segments, or as a practice leader or business unit owner
- Research portfolio management or technology scouting experience
Pay
147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
robotics, hardware/semiconductors, AI, computing foundations
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