Director – Strategic Academia Partnerships at InMobi

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, Advertising, Human ResourcesIndustries

Requirements

Smart, energetic, highly enterprising individual
Ability to own and lead academia partnerships end-to-end
Strategic mindset to create multi-year roadmaps aligned to AI-first business strategy
Capability to identify high-impact partnership models with top institutes (IITs, IIMs, ISB, etc.)
Skills to evaluate emerging trends in academia and leverage for organizational advantage
Experience or ability to set up and manage incubation centre partnerships within IIT/IIM ecosystems
Expertise in driving joint research projects, applied AI initiatives, and product-led innovation with faculty and labs
Knowledge to create frameworks for IP, research adoption, learning programs, and impact evaluation

Responsibilities

Build & Lead the Academia Partnership Strategy
Create a multi-year roadmap for industry–academia collaboration aligned to AI-first business strategy
Identify high-impact partnership models with top institutes (IITs, IIMs, ISB, etc.)
Evaluate emerging trends in academia and leverage them for org advantage
Set up and manage incubation centre partnerships within IIT/IIM ecosystems
Drive joint research projects, applied AI initiatives, and product-led innovation with faculty and labs
Create frameworks for IP, research adoption, learning programs and evaluation of impact

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic PartnershipsAcademia RelationsPartnership DevelopmentHR StrategyStakeholder ManagementBusiness Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or in-office?

The role is in-office in Bangalore.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities or focus areas for this role?

The role focuses on building industry-academia bridges across top engineering and business schools like IITs, IIMs, ISB, and other top-tier colleges to support innovation, leadership pipeline, research, and talent brand.

What is the company culture like at InMobi?

InMobi is recognized as a Great Place to Work where bold ideas create global impact, combining intelligence, creativity, and accountability in a high-growth, innovative environment.

What team and reporting structure does this role have?

The role is part of the People & Culture Team (Human Resources), at the Director level, and reports to the CHRO.

InMobi

Mobile advertising and programmatic solutions provider

About InMobi

InMobi specializes in mobile advertising and marketing technology, focusing on the automated buying and selling of ad space within mobile applications. Their platform allows media buyers and marketers to efficiently purchase ad space to reach specific audiences, while app publishers can monetize their applications by selling ad space. InMobi offers a range of advertising solutions, including demand-side platforms (DSPs) for buyers and supply-side platforms (SSPs) for publishers, along with analytics tools to enhance ad performance and minimize fraud. Unlike many competitors, InMobi also provides educational resources through InMobi U, helping clients understand the in-app programmatic ecosystem. The company's goal is to optimize ad revenue for both advertisers and publishers while establishing itself as a leader in mobile advertising education.

Kadubeesanahalli, IndiaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$214.6MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Education, EntertainmentIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Free Lunch

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition from local players like VerSe in the digital marketing space.

Potential over-reliance on debt financing could impact financial stability.

Pressure to deliver on AI-driven expansion could strain resources if not managed well.

Differentiation

InMobi offers a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions for advertisers and publishers.

The company provides advanced analytics and optimization tools to improve ad performance.

InMobi's partnership with Scope3 pioneers green media offerings, attracting eco-conscious brands.

Upsides

InMobi secured $100 million to enhance AI capabilities for sophisticated ad targeting.

The company is recognized as a 'Strong Performer' in the sell-side platform market.

InMobi's planned IPO indicates strong market confidence and potential capital for expansion.

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