# Partnerships Manager at CuspAI

- Company: CuspAI
- What the company does: CuspAI’s mission is to unlock breakthrough materials needed for human progress, across semiconductors, energy and climate. Our AI powers the AI Materials Foundry, a global network of pioneering industry, lab and data partners. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed and NEA.
- Company website: https://cusp.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: USA
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cuspai/c55d8bfe-5591-408a-b485-2bf4e1a3eac7?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cuspai-partnerships-manager/

## About the role

The United States is home to many of the world's largest materials, chemicals, semiconductor and energy R&D organizations. As a Partnerships Manager, you'll be one of the first people to bring CuspAI to these teams. Early stage, big market. Materials are a trillion-dollar problem, and most R&D organizations are only starting to use AI. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Someone who has sold to or partnered with R&D, chemicals or materials organizations, and who enjoys building something new more than running a process that already works
- 8+ years in partnerships, business development or sales roles selling to industrial R&D, materials, chemicals or semiconductor organizations
- Experience bringing digital R&D tools to scientific teams, for example materials informatics, lab data platforms (ELN, LIMS) or simulation software
- A track record of sourcing and closing B2B deals with multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles
- A network among R&D and business leaders at US industrial companies
- The ability to explain AI and computational concepts clearly to scientists and business leaders alike

Tags: Strategy & Partnerships

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