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Children's Hospital Medical Center Vice President - Innovation Ventures in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Description At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named: * Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation * One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work * A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc * One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023 * An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Technology Transfer and Commercialization Management - Provide the strategic direction, operational guidance and leadership to CCHMC's evolving technology commercialization and investment activities. a. Oversee all activity relating to technology transfer whether through transfer or commercialization. Manage and improve processes related to invention assessment, patent and market analysis, patent filing and prosecution and agreement negotiation, execution and maintenance. Develop strategies to commercialize CCHMC technologies, including options, licenses, sponsored research, and start-up companies based on CCHMC technologies. * Relationship Management - Engage and assist faculty in determining the appropriate balance of research that has the potential for commercialization versus traditional extramural funding. Work with Faculty and investigators to identify innovations, commercial opportunities and funding possibilities, and establish formal working relationships with industry and other partners in commercialization space. Establish internal and external advisory groups as needed. Develop relationships with industry, venture capital firms and individuals, technology assistance organizations, the State of Ohio's Third Frontier and other external bodies as needed. Manage relationships with start-up companies based upon CCHMC technologies. * Operational and Patent Portfolio Management - Develop and maintain policies, processes and procedures regarding all aspects of technology transfer, including patent portfolio management. Develop training related to technology transfer to benefit investigators and other interested parties. Direct the daily activities of Innovation Ventures, through individual actions and through delegation of responsibilities. Responsible for annual operating and capital budgets and responsible for effective and efficient management of patent counsel and patent filing and maintenance fees and expenses. * Staff Management - Proactively manage the selection, development, motivation, evaluation and discipline of Innovation Ventures personnel. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency. Coach and provide annual performance evaluations. JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree or equivalent * Demonstrated executive capabilities * Experience managing professional staff * Technology transfer and/or related business experience that includes licensing, developing start-up companies, structuring and negotiating deals and complex contracts * Record of productive biomedical or clinical research and/or proven industry experience AND reApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMyNjk3LjEwNTA4QGNpbmNpbm5hdGljaGlsZHJlbnNjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
