# VC Director at SRI

- Company: SRI
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $151K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4465930163/?eBP=CwEAAAGgwllufafg5PwSDBi1X3y0No8WF2mwNWoGmXFRQiw_6tB_XGSAxp84WiNPPy8dJm4fGHA64kXFaf8SvnqvN5MiCPnxfWDmaBgAPhlWzM_q9GOHLwPZCrQi8224boAi_W00yuz6Dx8aLGXDb4Z2blSdh3VXKYM7vXi3gSESQcUmKWV8qHHQDLgMzYUseoQBEOajpHRNgLiJn1af1wjtus-nFakP1wyPf4JQXxuL1XkLBMw02kFoqzA_fXN2lxB2d0sGJIZrYx5bunJzwDjtRonrJOB7ZyNLnNTZheEzIAB6nVXRDFH1HkuDOHv7LOnG1XNRx3ZHfNrVMOBMuWaWSsQeAoj7gnzspDrpcrtAYm7ZuhgJER7hEK-3FshLL8DMmPdUd60LsuYcvtJQT7VuWaKPWKIciTlV_vZBDMo1d7MrM28LwfB11dUAqzNUXgP7zWUF64txLjajVU-W9UhDguL6h9yqbudsoaATmw&trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs&refId=fXTgMQKsVNBbwowu8ibbWw%3D%3D&trackingId=TRLvllbNek9yDU5xuEQYhg%3D%3D
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sri-vc-director/

## About the role

SRI International has been selected by the Government of Japan’s Cabinet Office to help implement the International Research Program (IRP), a flagship initiative under the Global Start-up Campus (GSC) Global Startup Campus – Official Site . As part of this effort, SRI is seeking a senior program manager to serve as a Venture Director (VD)—a role with exceptional autonomy and impact.

## What they're looking for

- A senior technologist, researcher, or innovation leader
- 10+ years leading advanced research or deep-tech innovation (academia, industry, national labs, or startups)
- PhD or equivalent technical experience
- U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements
- Strong track record in technology transition and stakeholder engagement
- Smart Autonomous Systems (AI, robotics, sensors, digital twins)