NVIDIA

Senior Account Manager, Higher Education and Research

NVIDIA
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $356,500 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in engaging with university leadership and research institutions to drive the adoption of NVIDIA's technology in scientific fields. Possesses a strong understanding of scientific trends and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

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8+ Years Experience In Scientific BusinessEngagement With University LeadershipUnderstanding Of Scientific TrendsAdvanced Degree In Scientific FieldAbility To Travel 25% Or More

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to university and occasionally state government leaders
  • Communicate NVIDIA's vision, technology roadmaps, and research impact
  • Champion organic business growth and forecast revenue
  • Collaborate with IT and business partners on go-to-market strategies
  • Build relationships with leading research labs and PIs across AI/ML, life sciences, physical sciences, climate science, engineering, and materials science
  • Understand research challenges and emerging computational methods
  • Engage cross-functional NVIDIA teams and university partners to accelerate science on NVIDIA’s platform
  • Drive awareness, adoption, and high-impact utilization of NVIDIA’s platform across assigned institutions
  • Develop strong understanding of scientific trends and NVIDIA’s technology stack
  • Travel 25% or more as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of proven experience in roles involving science or scientific business
  • Experience navigating research universities and engaging university leadership, PIs, and Research Computing is highly desirable
  • Lifelong learning and scientific curiosity
  • Ability to learn deeply technical concepts
  • Self-motivated and thoughtful approach
  • BS degree or equivalent experience, or comparable professional background
  • Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience) in a scientific or technical field could be advantageous
  • Ability to thrive in unstructured and constantly evolving environments
  • Local to the Northeast US or areas within the Mid-Atlantic corridor
  • Ability to travel 25% or more as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 15% variable compensation
  • Equity
  • Benefits
  • 85% of cash compensation paid through base salary

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Self-MotivatedThoughtful ApproachLifelong LearningScientific Curiosity
Tools & Technologies
NVIDIA Technology Stack
Industry Keywords
AI/MLLife SciencesPhysical SciencesClimate ScienceEngineeringMaterials ScienceResearch ComputingGo-To-Market StrategiesOrganic Business GrowthCross-Functional Collaboration