Associate Director of UI Ventures

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in life science, engineering or physical science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years experience and advanced knowledge in health technology innovations, entrepreneurship, technology development.
• Effective oral and written communication of business concepts.
• Accomplished analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse teams, including the ability to lead initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Travel within the state will be required.  Must have a valid US driver's license and be able to meet and maintain the University's Fleet Safety requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience pitching to raise capital for a startup company.
• Experience writing, not simply editing, startup business plans or SBIR/STTR grants.
• Experience serving as inventor on patented technology.
• Direct experience working in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or health tech startup.
• Experience licensing or assessing early-stage technology or intellectual property.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.