At Larta Institute, we’re on a mission to foster science and technology innovation for a sustainable planet. Our work revolves around accelerating entrepreneurship and innovation to address pressing global issues in environment, food, education, energy, and healthcare. Established in 1993 as the Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance (LARTA), we’ve evolved to become the trusted national partner for leading federal government agencies such as DARPA, NIH, DOE, NSF, NIST, NOAA, and USDA. Our innovation platform and ecosystem have propelled 6,875 startups to success, with our alumni raising a staggering $7 billion in funding. Learn more at larta.org.
As the Director of Programs, you’ll be at the forefront of catalyzing change by harnessing the power of innovation to enhance planetary health. You’ll be overseeing the operational planning and development, monitoring, metrics tracking, and delivery of programs, projects, and professional services within Larta’s suite of commercialization services and programs. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and thrives on creative problem-solving. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in program/portfolio management, entrepreneurship, and the commercialization of emerging technologies.
Larta is deeply committed to nurturing a pipeline of entrepreneurs developing solutions on environment and climate concerns, including energy, food, ocean and coastal health and healthcare. By joining our team, you will actively contribute to our mission of advancing these innovative and sustainable solutions.
Together, let’s feed, fuel, and heal the world.
How to Apply
Complete an application, including providing a resume and cover letter here