The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) seeks a dynamic partner to serve as Director of Faculty Engagement for Health Sciences in Innovation and Translation. The Director reports to the Associate VPR for Innovation and Translation (AVPRIT).

The position will work closely with the Technology Licensing Office (TLO) to accelerate the U of U’s leading impact on IP, tech transfer, and commercialization in the health sciences. In addition, this position plays a pivotal role at the intersection between university faculty, industry partners, the Salt Lake business community, and the TLO in order to enhance communication and productive relationships.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, including the ability to work with faculty, staff and students across campus, entrepreneurs, investors, external industry partners, and senior University leaders.
The candidate will be familiar with health science research across campus and have demonstrated strengths in interdisciplinary research partnerships/relationships. Masters degree in Life Sciences or a related field required (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Work with the UVenture Hub and TLO to achieve the vision and mission of the VPR and the Uof U’s commercialization goals; to lead, grow and support the research activities on campus. Represent the team across the entire campus and at local and national meetings.

Work closely with the UVenture Hub and TLO on developing and implementing strategic plans for growing the University of Utah health science startup portfolio efficiently and effectively. Create and support infrastructure to form and launch startup companies in the health sciences, including guiding proof of concept funding to early-stage investment of companies.

Engagement with health science faculty to create and enhance entrepreneurial ecosystem. Work with existing Uof U accelerators, e.g., CMI accelerator, therapeutics accelerator, etc., and other Uof U initiatives to increase the number of annual startups.

Identify commercial development opportunities that leverage U of U health science research assets.

Liaise between the state’s Innovation Center and University of Utah to collaborate and leverage existing resources to support commercialization.

Promote and maintain a culture of entrepreneurship among health science faculty for enhancing engagement in technology transfer.

Provide support to the AVPRIT to ensure successful, productive programs.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, clinical field, or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); nine years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, staff management, and effective communications skills required.

Completion of hospital provided supervisory training within one year of employment may also be required.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Essential Functions include:
Strategic planning, problem solving, and direct input into structure, programs, and policies of UVenture Hub and TLO.

Benefited Staff

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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10/28/2024

PRN40188B

Administrative Director

Administrative Director

I

Executive

No

40

Full Time

Day

8:00am-5:00pm

President

00642 - Technology Licensing Office

Campus

Salt Lake City, UT

External Posting

103000 to 180000

01/28/2025