CLIMATE INNOVATION DIRECTOR (UK or USA West Coast)

Maroon Research Institute is seeking a Climate Innovation Director to lead Climate R&D in the UK or USA West Coast. The role focuses on the Built Environment and Blue Economy, enhancing Human Health and Longevity. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in climate innovation and a track record in investment partnerships. The position is primarily virtual but may require occasional travel for research projects.
Maroon Research Institute (MRI) has had exciting growth in 2025, and we are delighted to expand team for our ...

CLIMATE R&D INNOVATION DIRECTOR (Full-Time or Part-Time based in the UK or USA West Coast) ... who will be responsible for leading Climate Research & Innovation at our exciting, dynamic, and highly global Research Institute ~ specifically in core areas of Built Environment and Ocean / Blue Economy that directly improve Human HEALTHY AGING & LONGEVITY!

QUESTION 1 - Are YOU an experienced Climate “INVESTOR-OPERATOR” with at least 5 years developing and spearheading CLIMATE R&D through the innovation lifecycle to deliver on successful commercialised Climate R&D Innovation specifically in one of below:
• Blue Economy/Ocean (e.g. Marine BioTech for Human Health)
• Built Environment (e.g. not real estate/ infrastructure but materials / tech / other areas where there are direct Climate-Health impacts)
• Other Climate areas of DIRECT Climate Impact on Human Health

QUESTION 2 – Can you share evidence of an “Innovation- Investment Return” TRACK RECORD in successfully partnering/collaborating with philanthropic funding sources (non-govt, non-grant); as well as, investment capital (corporate, institutional, family offices); in the form of tangible IMPACT KPIs and/or FINANCIAL KPIs (e.g. ROI, IRR, MOIC)?

QUESTION 3 – Do you have demonstrated expertise of at least 2 years in ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ROBOTICS & HARDWARE in Climate innovation and applications?

QUESTION 4 - Are YOU currently located in the United Kingdom, USA West Coast time zone, OR able to work some Asia business hours on a regular basis?

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If YES to all 4 questions above? Excellent – please don’t miss this exciting opportunity to apply, just click on "EASY APPLY" at the top of this LinkedIn Job Advert.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

6 July 2025

MRI STRATEGY

https://www.maroon-institute.com/

Maroon Research Institute is a U.S. headquartered non-profit corporation (with 501c3 status through administrator) advancing critical research, successful "innovation to commercialisation" lifecycle, and global strategic partnerships to advance R&D innovation supporting Healthy Aging & Longevity through its focus on preventative Health solutions for early detection and reduction of chronic Population Health conditions, and direct Climate Impact on Human Health. Climate focus is specifically in Blue Economy, Built Environment, Climate Impact on Health, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence to accelerate and amplify Climate impact.

CANDIDATE SUMMARY
• Title: Climate Innovation Director
• Start Date: August / Sept 2025
• Time Allocation: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Location: United Kingdom, USA West Coast, OR able to work some Asia business hours
• Work Presence: Primarily virtual, however given large research component of position – it is helpful if the Director has some flexibility/ability to travel from time to time to manage and monitor physical research projects and partnerships