Director, Healthcare AI Startups

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are seeking a passionate Global Healthcare Life Science (HCLS) Startup Director to scale NVIDIA’s developer ecosystem worldwide. Today, more than 4,500 healthcare life science startups are part of NVIDIA Inception, a free program guiding AI startups through our platform and ecosystem. This role centers on building programs that drive adoption of NVIDIA technology by the HCLS startup community, through team leadership, cross-functional execution, and engagement with VCs, accelerators and the HCLS startup ecosystem overall. The role requires the ability to think strategically about the HCLS startup ecosystem, lead within a highly matrixed organization, drive detailed execution, and deliver results. The ideal candidate will bring domain expertise, be well networked within the Healthcare and Life Sciences ecosystem, and have experience in developing and optimizing scalable industry specific developer programs. The ideal candidate can navigate fast-moving startup ecosystems, and brings the creativity and intensity to lead teams, engage founders, and scale developer impact across multiple regions.

What you'll be doing:

• Direct and mentor teams driving engagement with the HCLS startup ecosystem at scale globally.  Provide thought leadership combined with operational excellence to translate vision into reality across geographies.

• Develop and deliver scalable programs in partnership with internal cross-functional teams to accelerate adoption of NVIDIA technology by healthcare startups.

• Engage VCs and the HCLS startup ecosystem at scale to unlock access to HCLS startups and developers, engage the HCLS investment community to accelerate adoption of NVIDIA technology and extend ecosystem reach.

• Drive strategy, execution, and operational excellence to continuously improve programs, outcomes, and startup success.
   

What we need to see:

• 15+ overall year's experience in driving technology adoption, developer relations, business development, or startup ecosystems.

• 5+ years experience leading high performing teams.

• MBA or Master's degree (or equivalent experience).

• Strong understanding of HCLS global developer and startup communities and ecosystem dynamics.

• Proven leadership skills with ability to manage teams and stand up and deliver programs at scale in collaboration with cross functional partners.

• Broad network across HCLS startups, VCs, and accelerators.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and execution skills.
   

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Prior experience with AI, machine learning, or high-performance computing.

• Background in venture capital, startup acceleration, or developer advocacy.

• Familiarity with startup ecosystems across North America, Europe, and Asia.

• Experience raising capital or founding a startup.

Why Join NVIDIA?

NVIDIA is at the forefront of AI and accelerated computing, widely regarded as one of the most innovative companies in technology. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work with cutting-edge technology shaping the future of AI and startups.

• Build global programs that empower thousands of developers.

• Partner with industry leaders and top investors to accelerate innovation.

• Thrive in a culture that values creativity, autonomy, and impact.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous person with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 308,000 USD - 471,500 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 25, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.