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# Sr. Director, Commercialization at Newlab Careers

- **Company:** Newlab Careers
- **Location:** Detroit, MI
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/newlabcareers/jobs/4728378005

## Job description

The Sr. Director, Commercialization will oversee the hands-on execution and partner management of Newlab’s flagship programs, with a core focus across our mobility, manufacturing, and industrial partnerships.

This role centers on driving direct program delivery, leading matrixed teams, and managing key government and industry relationships to create commercialization pathways for global startups.

## Key responsibilities

Commercialization delivery & stakeholder management (primary focus)

- Lead mobility , manufacturing s & industrial programs: Oversee execution of high-stakes partnerships with automotive and mobility OEMs and tier 1 suppliers, industrial leaders, and government entities to accelerate external technology adoption. Manage key relationship dynamics, direct cross-functional teams of contributors, and serve as the bridge between global startups and industrial partners.
- Expand mobility & industrial programs: Scope, launch, and direct programs that help government and corporate partners leverage global technology innovations to solve complex technical challenges, defend market positions, and expand into adjacencies.
- Drive commercialization outcomes: Ensure programs create clear pathways for startups to scale, secure commercial pilot opportunities, and generate regional job growth.
- Drive program revenue growth: Ensure well-executed programs grow revenue over time by identifying expansion opportunities, extending project scopes, and deepening engagement with existing partners.
- Maintain quality control: Act as the primary accountable leader for delivery execution, partner satisfaction, and deliverable standards across assigned programs.

Financial, resourcing & systems improvement

- P&L & resource management: Maintain full oversight of program P&Ls, staffing models, and resource allocation to ensure healthy project economics and team utilization.
- Systems improvement: Identify operational bottlenecks in real time, anticipating team needs and building better systems and workflows to ensure seamless execution.

Strategic growth & local ecosystem alignment

- Partner with leadership: Collaborate with the Detroit Managing Director, Chief Strategy Officer, and Global Head of Business to engage industry and government partners interested in Newlab Detroit.
- Develop durable partnerships: Translate high-level strategic conversations and incoming global interest into durable partnerships through hands-on scoping, proposal development, and structuring new commercial agreements.

## Qualifications

- 6+ years of experience leading complex program delivery, client management, or innovation execution in manufacturing, industrials, or deep tech ecosystems.
- 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.
- 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.

## Compensation & benefits

- $160,000 – $190,000 USD base salary
- Performance bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period
- On-site perks at Newlab Detroit

## About Newlab Careers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Newlab is a venture platform that helps critical technology startups commercialize faster by providing infrastructure, commercialization projects, and capital across a global network of innovation hubs.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture platform; not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: David Belt (co‑founder and chairman); other co‑founders not publicly named

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Venture platform / Innovation infrastructure / Critical technology (deep tech, hard tech including energy, mobility, mining, logistics, manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – venture‑scalable startups in critical technology sectors; also industry and government partners seeking to pilot and adopt new technologies
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Unblock commercialization for critical technology startups through infrastructure, projects, and capital in the geographies focused on rapid industrialization; so the right ideas don’t just survive, they scale.” [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Infrastructure**: Purpose‑built technical labs, prototyping shops, pilot sites, and workspaces in five global hubs (Brooklyn, Detroit, New Orleans, Riyadh, Montevideo). [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)
- **Projects**: Commercialization programs and real‑world pilots in partnership with 60+ industry and government leaders to validate commercial pathways and de‑risk adoption. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)
- **Capital**: Grants, direct investment, and access to a syndicate of venture and non‑dilutive capital to accelerate company growth across key stages. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Newlab is a private platform; its member ecosystem has a collective valuation of over $20B)
- **Key Metric**: Member startups have raised over $5.8B in venture capital; the ecosystem has seen $14.5B+ in valuation growth since 2017. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 60+ industry and government partners (e.g., Ford/Michigan Central in Detroit, Ministry of Energy in Saudi Arabia); syndicate of venture investors. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from one Brooklyn hub (2016) to five global hubs (2023–2025); 400+ member companies; 264 days faster to raising a Series A for members; $4B raised in venture capital by members; $3B in exits since 2017. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Physical infrastructure for hard tech**: Unlike software‑only accelerators, Newlab provides labs, prototyping equipment, and real‑world testbeds essential for critical technology startups.
- **Deep industry & government partnerships**: Facilitates commercial pilots that de‑risk adoption and open market access.
- **Global footprint in reindustrializing regions**: Hubs in Brooklyn, Detroit, New Orleans, Riyadh, and Montevideo – locations actively prioritizing industrial transformation.
- **Proven acceleration metrics**: Member companies reach Series A 264 days faster on average than the industry norm. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic expansion**: Continue building hubs in geographies that prioritize reindustrialization and critical technology (e.g., Riyadh for mining/logistics/energy, Montevideo for Latin American market entry).
- **Sector depth**: Deepen focus on energy, mobility, manufacturing, mining, and logistics.
- **Capital alignment**: Grow the syndicate of venture and non‑dilutive capital to bridge the gap between R&D and commercial scale. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven environment**: Employees work alongside “incredible founders, industry and government leaders, experts, and investors” to solve pressing global challenges. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/about)
- **In‑office culture**: Newlab operates physical hubs; roles are primarily on‑site at locations such as Brooklyn Navy Yard, Detroit, New Orleans, or Riyadh. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/newlab)
- **Team composition**: “Founders, scientists, engineers, investors, and operators” who now help other founders scale. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/team)
- **Growth opportunities**: Roles span strategy, startup deployment, investment, operations, and technical program management – with a chance to shape the next industrial revolution. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/newlabcareers)

## Sources
1. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/newlabcareers)
2. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/)
3. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/about)
4. [newlab.com](https://www.newlab.com/team)
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/newlab)

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